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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.

Sympathy is extended to the Floyd Bush family on the passing of his son Floyd Bush II. His services will be held on Saturday; July 19thin Oklahoma City and the burial will be in Clearview at the Zackery Cemetery. Prayers are requested for Alvin Lucas, who is currently hospitalized in Tulsa.

The Town of Clearview, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, scheduled a regular meeting on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center.

Wetumka JOM IEC will hold a special-call meeting on July 17th, at6:00pm in the school cafeteria. All parents and guardians of eligible JOM students attending Wetumka Public Schools are encouraged to attend.(Published in the Hughes County Tribune on July 10, 2025)

Trains in Allen One day as I was twiddling my thumbs at Grandma Julia over at Lula, my mom’s kid brother, J. C., asked Gerald and me if we would like to walk over to the railroad and watch the new “Streamliner” go by.Sure enough, we parked ourselves by the little depot there at Lula.

HUGHES COUNTY — Hughes County saw a slight decline in medical marijuana tax collections this month, according to the lat- est figures released by state and local of- ficials. The county collected $3,827.15 in tax revenue from medical marijuana sales, down from $3,929.33 collected last month.