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Wetumka, OK - The latest Wetumka City Council meeting held on August 14 was marked by spirited discussions concerning the ongoing dissatisfaction with the current trash service provided by GFL.

Wetumka, OK – In an alarming incident that unfolded on August 19, 2023, Wetumka Police Chief Garner responded to a distress call regarding an unresponsive female found on the steps of a local church.

Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District 21! Elizabeth is awarded a $600 scholarship for her work in service to our school, community, and world. She was honored at the Wetumka Kiwanis Club meeting held on August 16th. She received her certificate from club President Eric Yahola.

Bob Howell, Sr., Recalls the Opening of Dustin Trip From City to End of County Took Two Days 29 Years Ago When he accompanied the Holdenville male quartet, of which he is a member, to the Big Prairie school house for a community gathering last week, Bob Howell, sr.

The Clearview Welcome Center is now open. The hours are not set but open to the public by calling one of the town trustees for a tour or purchase.

Work continues with the old school grounds parking lot. Due to the rainy weather, the parking will not be completed on time as expected. Sympathy is extended to Sheryl Leeper of Weleetka on the death of her husband on Tuesday morning.

Known as “Choc” Floyd or “Pretty Boy,” Oklahoma’s most notorious and glorified folk bandit, Charles Arthur Floyd also became one of the nation's most celebrated criminals. He was immortalized in song by Woody Guthrie and by the fictional Joad family in John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath.

Testing Underway Near Yeager for ICBM Sites Testing was underway Wednesday and today on the Glenn Carl Ranch, east of Yeager in connection with proposed plans to build Minuteman missile launching sites in various parts of Hughes County and in Oklahoma.

The Legendary LOVE of Dewey and Inez Tribune Publisher’s Note: Dewey Muirhead was born in the country in Hughes County and wife Inez Pruitt Muirhead was born in Wetumka. They celebrated almost 80 years of marriage before her passing in 2021.