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By Ray Carter Director of Independent Journalism, OCPA So long as the State of Oklahoma imposes a tax on income, all Oklahomans must pay it, according to a new ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.A lawsuit filed by Alicia Stroble argued that all American Indians living on land affected by the U.

Robert Branton has been selected to take entrance exams for the United States Military academy at West Point.Branton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Branton and a 1962 graduate of Wetumka High School. He is currently enrolled in Southeastern State College at Durant where he is a math major.

If you remember from last time... I won't hold it against you if you don't remember last time. I'm sure you have a lot of things to remember, and my articles are way down your list of things to remember.

Two Local Members Trying For Highest AwardDURING this week February 17-23 the Wetumka Chapter will celebrate National F.F.A. week. During this week all boys in F.F.-\\. who have F.F.A. jackets will wear them all week as rerognation of N a t i o nnl F.F.A. week.

Your child is not considered enrolled for the 2025-2026 un_l you fill out a new enrollment packet. You may come by the elementary office and fill out a packet. Our summer hours are 7:30 am to I :00 pm Monday thru Thursday.

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There are some basic truths about life that little children have learned, some of them the hard way, such as: 1. No matter how hard you try, you cannot baptize a cat.2. When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair.3. If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back.

Walther Shannon, the matriarch of the remaining Shannon family, has upheld the annual family reunion tradition in Clearview, sharing family history with younger generations. Born and raised in a small town, Walther’s early life was marked by a strong sense of community and family values.