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It has been several years since we shared parts of B.J. Osborn’s Wetumka “A Centennial History.”
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Recently, one of Hughes County’s most well known and loved citizens was honored on her birthday. Reba Pettit is pictured with special guests at the event. Seated are LaTrishia Sherry, Eva Black and Reba Pettit. Standing are Bruce Black, Sharon Black, Sally Black, Jimmy and Hilda Wilkerson, Weneva Edge and Donnie and Phyllis Black.
Read moreGrace M. Pickens Library and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church have announced sponsorship of a new book club for Hughes county, to be called “Pageturners,” which will feature works of fiction and non-fiction alike, as club members so choose. The first meeting will be held Thursday, July 21 at 6:30pm in the Library conference room.
Read moreNew report finds that boys who have an absent father are less likely to graduate college, more likely to idle in their 20s, and more likely to go to jail.
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The Clearview OHCE Brown Suggas met on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting at the Main Street Community Building. Special guest of evening was Dotte’ Bennett, formerly of Okemah and a Brown Sugga visited the group. Dotte’ lives in Damondhead, Mississippi where her children reside. Dotte’ shared her new life in Mississippi and photos. Of course, her traveling partner and best friend for over forty years was no stranger to the group shared traveling stories she and Dotte’ have gone on and future travel plans. Both ladies are widows and have more miles to travel together. After a great meal together, the group discussed plans for the fall with OHCE and said then bid farewell to Dotte’ and Sheila.
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