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As the clock struck high noon, the sound of bugles resonated at separate locations across the prairie. Horses sprang forward. Buggies and wagons lurched into motion. Dogs barked uncontrollably, and thousands of voices unleashed shouts of jubilation.
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Three people have been charged with trafficking in illegal drugs after a traffic stop in Wetumka. At approximately 2:40pm on July 9, Officer Jeremy Chasteen of the Wetumka Police Department pulled over a white Chevy pickup for speeding, 36mph in a 25mph zone. While asking the driver for his license and registration, Officer Chasteen smelled a strong smell of what he believed to be marijuana. He asked the driver, later identified as Estaban Duenas, 25 of Port Arthur, Texas, if he had any marijuana in his possession. Duenas stated to Officer Chasteen that he had a couple of roached in the ashtray that they had just finished smoking. After Duenas came back clear of any warrants, Officer Chasteen asked
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Elbert Gladney Clark of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to JD and Mable (Cummins) Clark on April 4, 1939 in Yeager (Holdenville), Oklahoma and passed from this life into the arms of his Lord on July 18, 2022 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 83 years.
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Janie Lanelle Meade was born June 16, 1955 in Midland, Texas to Montrose Bradley and Pauline (Ray) Bradley and passed from this life July 26, 2022 at her home in Indianola following an extended illness.
Read moreMike Schmitt is not only my friend but is an amazing gentleman to visit with. His life in professional hockey is a fascinating story. Today we will continue sharing some of that story, which is found in his soon to be published book, A Dream Come True. Mike is married to my lifelong friend, Anita Mills Schmitt and they moved back to Lamar a while back.
Read moreThe Tribune has recently learned the Wetumka City Manager, Sherry Smith, has been placed on Administrative leave with pay pending further internal employment investigation.
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