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Accepting 2021 Tenth Induction Ceremony Inductee Nominations
Read moreClearview News: Happy 84 birthday on February 28 to Kurrilue Johnson in Maryland, an adamant reader of the Hughes County Tribune. Sisters Marian and Jean Marie and her husband Frank spent time with their mother Marguerite and brothers Earl and Daryl French in Clearview last week. Rural Water District #3 continues to ask customers to boil their water before consumption or cooking. The citizens are happy to be over the cold weather and are anxious to get out prepare for spring. Please continue your prayers for those on the sick list Marguerite French, L. C. Carson, Marjorie Plunkett, Kevin Sinnett, Kurrilue Johnson, Billy Walker, Cornell Lucas, and Jean Chatman.
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The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. is offering a scholarship generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. William “Bill” Ford of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. Ford played football under coach Watson at Shawnee High School. Coach Watson had major impact on the life and success of Mr. Ford and in return this scholarship has been established to continue the legacy of making a difference in the lives of young athletes as Coach Watson did for so many. This scholarship is open to male and female athletes who attend and graduate from an Oklahoma Public school that will attend college fulltime at an Oklahoma accredited institution. Preference will be given to African American students. The amount to be awarded will be contingent upon monies available each year and may vary. The selection process will be concluded by April 1 st of each year and the recipients will be notified in writing. Recipients will be asked to attend the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame banquet in September.
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Biden Omits Mention of Dr. Seuss from ‘Read Across America Day’ Amid Concerns of Racist Undertones
Read moreIf a “nicest guy in the world” award was given to famous American pastors, few would disagree New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado should find himself toward the front of that line. He’s the consummate cuddly bear whose central message is God’s boundless and unmerited grace for all people, regardless of their story. This is the hallmark of his ministry and life. It oozes from his pulpit and the pages of his books. He speaks of it in a thousand different ways, always seeking to help people understand this glorious truth from yet another creative, illuminating angle.
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We want to to Tommy Hogue for congratulate Wetumka During his recent promotion police officer Investigator. with Investigator our visit Hogue, we learned that he is the first official Investigator the Wetumka Police Department has ever had.
Read moreCharges are pending after a Wetumka suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from a Holdenville business.
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An emergency City Council meeting was held on Saturday February 20, 2021. Those present included Donna Dyer, Council person at-large; Sherry Smith, city manager; Norma Marshall, Mayor; Richard Roush, Ward 4/ Vice Mayor. Attending via telephone conference were Logan Phillips, OK State Representative and Garret Eller, Wetumka City Attorney. Others present included Roger Absher, Wetumka City Superintendent and Landyn Oliver, Emergency Management. Council member Josh Howk was absent.
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