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A Wetumka woman was arrested this summer after a traf- fic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine, prescrip - tion pills, and drug paraphernalia, according to a report filed by Wetumka Police Chief Scott Gamble.On June 24, 2025, around 7:30 p.m.

A Welcome Sunday for the new pastor and his family will be held at Texas Banner Church of God on August 24. The church is happy to an -nounce Pastor Jay Hall, his wife, Charity, and their three children, Jayden, Izzy and Tilly will be joining their church fam -ily.

Brenda Loggings is looking to buy land in Clearview; interested sellers should contact the mayor. Alvin Lucas is at home with his sister Joyce caring for him, and the family requests prayers.

The descendants of Selma Drake Sr. and Essie Mae Clark Drake gathered in Clearview on August 9th for their annual reunion. Their children and grandchildren plan to continue this event, which is scheduled for either the first or second weekend in connection with the Okmulgee rodeo.

The Town of Clearview, in collaboration with the Creek Nation, Okfuskee County District #3, and the USDA, replaced a damaged bridge on Main Street. As part of the grant received, the town contributed its share of the project costs.

A dedication ceremony for a monument at the historic Threatt Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma took place on Friday, August 8th, 2025. This monument is part of Route 66 CentennialMonumentProject,commemorating the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66.

It has been said, “some men are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them, while others achieve greatness.” Many, however, who have inherited a great name, wealth or power have failed to meet the expectations of their parents and friends.

Saturday morning I was up early. I planned to ride our Shetland pony, Pat, for a couple of hours.I had some Saturday chores, but they could wait. We were just heading to the barn when I spotted my Dad. He had a look of concern on his face as he walked toward us.

Embedded in the cultural fabric of Texas and Oklahoma is an unmistakable pioneer spirit. Rugged determination and heartfelt resolve characterized this frontier land’s cowboys and early settlers.

George Nigh and OU Football Our old friend and Oklahoma’s best known governor died the other day. He was 98. I’m speaking, of course, of our George Nigh. He had been around and in public view all this time and we all thought he would last forever. But now he is gone.