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For most children it simply would not be Easter without Easter eggs. These brightly colored eggs have long cast their magical spell on little ones during this holiday season.

75 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH; Seven Area Residents Were Killed In A Devistating Tornado There have been a large number of tornadoes in the Holdenville, Hughes County area over the years. However, one that old timers talk about to this day, happened 75 years ago this month.

: The latest news on replacement on the Main Street bridge is three months down the road.The "Old School Gym" replacement floor is underway.The estimated completion time is by the end of the week.Thanks to Earl French for his assistance with the project.

Wilbert currently resides in Weleetka, Oklahoma with his wife Ida Mae. He was born in Clearview to the late Willie and Farrie Zackery. Wishing you many more wondering years.

Urma Falkner Goodrich and Laura Montgomery decided on Saturday to drive to Boley and Clearview to tour the Black Towns. Both ladies met in Tulsa as teachers in the Tulsa Public School system and now are retired.

Mildred Yvette Watkins Tilford was born on December 8, 1907 at Muddy Boggy Bend (Indian Territory). Her parents moved from East Texas to join her grandparents to sharecrop in Muddy Boggy Bend. She was the youngest of several children; her parents never gave her a name, they referred to her as “baby.

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The advent of both Santa Claus as a Christmas symbol and eggs as an Easter icon can be traced to Christian roots and beliefs. The Easter bunny is a different animal altogether. No connection exists between this endearing children’s character and any element of the Christian faith.

The Wetumka Municipal Authority held a regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, immediately following the Wetumka City Council meeting. The meeting took place at the Wetumka City Hall in Oklahoma. Several items were scheduled for consideration and possible action by the City Council.