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Sistrunk Souls For Success – Back-to-School Community Resource Fair

The Coastal Star is a monthly newspaper providing news and events to the South Florida coastal communities of South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach and coastal neighborhoods of Delray Beach and Boca Raton.See the Story

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Evan Felker’s Daughter, Evie, Sweetly Calls To Him Before He Sings The “Heaven Passing Through” Verse She Inspired

A little piece of home on the stage. Over the weekend, the Woody Folk Festival (or WoodyFest) took place in Okemah, Oklahoma. The festival honors the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie, an Okemah native just like Evan Felker, and it is held annually on the weekend closest to July 14th, his birthday. This year’s festival featured artists like BJ Barham, the Red Dirt Rangers, John Moreland, Pony Bradshaw, and more. While clips from the festival show…Read Article

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Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit

Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit By Justin Scrimshire ONL Reporter The Board of County Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 16, with Chairman James Yandell, Vice-Chairman Randy Stubblefield and Member Mike Yocham present. County Clerk Dianne Flanders was also in attendance. The meeting began with an introduction from Leslie Shedeck, on behalf of Smith Roberts Lan…Okemah · Okemah Read Article

Okemah police department facing flat budget, unfavorable crime statistics, possible cuts

Okemah police department facing flat budget, unfavorable crime statistics, possible cuts By Justin Scrimshire ONL Reporter A budget agreed upon by the city council on June 16 left the Okemah police department with a noticeably lesser amount than they had been bargaining for in recent weeks. Increasing their concern were comments made by Mayor Ron Gott during the last few council meetings indicating the department may soon be dealing with more …Okemah · Okemah Read Article

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1 OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard takes effect on July 1. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal author of Senate Bill 31, creating the “Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act,” providing tuition assistance for Oklahoma Guard members enrolling i…Okemah · Okemah Read Article

Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr

Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr A celebration of life service for Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Carroll Ned Orr, also known as Pete, was born June 7, 1942 in Paden, Oklahoma to Clarence W. and Grace (Mills) Orr. He passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 83. Pete was a lifelong resident of Okfuskee County and a 1961 graduate of Ma…Okemah · Okemah Read Article

Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree

Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree Funeral services for Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church of Wetumka. Wake services will be Monday 7:00 PM also at the church. A prayer service will be Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel of Wetumka. Interment will be held at the Scott – Fish Family Cemetery of Wetumka. Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree was b…Okemah · Okemah Read Article

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY – For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis Health System and the…Okemah · Okemah Read Article

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