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Former Wetumka resident Connie Jo “Tinkler” Johnston and her husband Richard both died in a car accident on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 on I-40 east of Okemah. Connie was the daughter of the late W.C. and JoEtta Tinkler.

Nobody looked more patriotic than Scarlett Rice did on the 4th of July!

Integrity Steel Works, Inc. was the low bidder to make improvements at the Hughes County jail.

Toby Keith’s latest 4th of July song, “Happy Birthday America,” “will bring a tear to every patriot’s eye,” writes The Daily Mail. It brought a tear to mine, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it brought a tear or two to yours, too.

Dear next generation, I would like to tell you to not be afraid to strike up a conversation with an older person. I have worked and volunteered with a lot of young adults who are silent when I’m around them.

While we have recently received ample amounts of rainfall, eventually it will get drier as the summer continues. Adequate soil moisture is essential for good crop growth.

FELONIES Jason Arnold OSW—stalking in violation of court order Abigal Marie Thomas—child neglect Antonio O. Williams—robbery by force or fear MISDEMEANORS Jeffrey Lewis Beaulieu—2 or more bogus checks together MARRIAGES Felipe Juarez Jr. and Mindy Delynn Smith, both of...

Organized nationally in 1910, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) reached Oklahoma in 1913 when black leaders founded a local chapter in Oklahoma City.

July 4th celebration in Clearview was enjoyed by a grand showing and competition between the Jackson, Stripling, and Nero families against the Barrett family. Fireworks continued for a few hours and the winners were determined to be all the above. Next year, there will be a battle.

The children of Ted and Marilyn Jackson surprised their parents with dinner and birthday cakes on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Oklahoma City.