Lone Wolf ex-official admits guilt, will pay $35,483 in fines, restitution

HOBART — The former office manager at Lone Wolf’s Town Hall pleaded guilty last week to three embezzlement charges. Margrett Mae Horton, 58, of Lone Wolf admitted committing embezzlement by a public officer, a felony; misdemeanor embezzlement by an officer; and felony embezzlement.

Adair businessman guilty of employment tax scheme

TULSA — An Oklahoman pleaded guilty Feb. 7 to a federal charge of willfully failing to pay employment taxes he withheld from his workers’ wages. Donald E. White was the president and owner of Power Utility Services, a general electrical contractor in Adair, north of Pryor in Mayes County.

Bill changing Veterans Commission appointments clears House committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would dramatically change how appointments are made to the nine-member Oklahoma Veterans Commission sailed through a House committee last Tuesday.

Reactions vary to governor’s State of the State speech

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt’s call to reduce the state’s portion of a sales tax on groceries was praised by his allies and critics alike last week, though neither side has finalized a plan on how to get there.

OESC launches employer portal

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission announced the official launch of the first phase of a new Employer Portal, which will “dramatically change the way employers interact with the agency,” said Trae Rahill, OESC’s chief executive officer.

Little relief seen in Oklahoma gasoline prices

By Jerry Bohnen | OK Energy Today   OKLAHOMA CITY — Gasoline prices eased slightly in Oklahoma last week but still remained well over the $3-a-gallon level, AAA reported. The organization said Oklahoma’s average on Feb. 9 was $3.12 a gallon, down from $3.

Influenza cases are rising

After unusually low influenza activity in 2020 and 2021, cases have been rising in the 2022-23 season.