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FELONIES Amanda Renee Blassingameunauthorized entry into jail/prison Jeremiah Kelly Gayler—burglary in the second degree Robert Tanner Jones—burglary in the second degree Manuel Angelo Perez—grand larceny in house or vessel Lydia Kaye Taylor—grand larceny in house or vessel MISDEMEANORS Jason...

John and Joseph Earls of Dustin recently returned from Bald Knob, AR, where they spent several weeks during Christmas and into the new year in the home of Pastor Randy and Melissia Zinn. While there, they enjoyed a variety of activities. They, also, dined with Bro.

The senior adults of the First Baptist Church of Wetumka met for their monthly breakfast at Paula’s Restaurant. We meet there the first Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Everyone enjoyed good food, conversation and fellowship with 18 in attendance.

Wetumka and Holdenville were the only two county towns to post an increase in business in the latest report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. WETUMKA received a $46,451.74 disbursement. This is $3,471.83 more than the previous return of $42,979.91.

A Lamar man has been charged with one felony count of burglary in the second degree after allegedly breaking into a ranch house near Lamar.

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in the U.S., is an annual observance in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It began as a way for remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.

Donavin Evans placed 1st  in the 7th  Grade 132# Division at the Hilldale Jr. High Powerlifting Meet on January 24, 2019.  He also earned the title of “Outstanding Lifter” for the 7th  Grade because of his accumulated points in the “Dead Lift”, “Squat” and “Bench” Categories.

Become a Volunteer Ombudsman and become a friend and advocate for senior adults residing in Pottawatomie, Payne, Pawnee, Lincoln, Seminole, Okfuskee and Hughes County nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities.