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Commissioners hear appeal for senior living assistance

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, starting with the approval of the minutes from the Sept. 3 meeting.During comments from the public, a resident inqui...

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Okmulgee to hold electronic waste recycling event

September 11, 2024

The City of Okmulgee will host its 2024 electronic waste recycling event for current utility account holders. The event will take place at the Okmulgee Recycling Center, located at 301 E. 3rd Street, ...

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From Service to Crisis

September 11, 2024

NATALIE GABBARDCOUNSELOREditor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicide...

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Remembering September 11

September 11, 2024

As we mark another anniversary of September 11, 2001, it’s a solemn occasion to reflect on the events that forever changed our nation. On that fateful Tuesday morning, the tranquility of a clear blue ...

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Select Oklahoma Conference convenes in Oklahoma City

September 11, 2024

The Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development, held on Aug. 26-27, brought together economic development professionals from across the state to focus on increasing capital investment in Oklahoma through business creation and talent attainment.The conference featured keynote speakers Brian Byrnes with OKC Thunder, Jim Tull on Negotiations, and Lt Governor Matt Pinnell.The event also honore...

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Meet Your Officers

September 8, 2024

In this edition of Meet Your Officers, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lt. Tim Harkrider, a seasoned officer with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. His journey has been shaped by ...

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Day of Hope on tap as County Fair continues

September 6, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with lots of fun, exhibits and plenty of animals ready for competition. The event continues through Saturday, and visitors are able to enter at 9 a.m. e...

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OCHS volunteers needed

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) is in need of volunteers and is building up their volunteer program. Whether you prefer to work as an individual or with a team, there are options that are ri...

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OCEM Report

September 11, 2024

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Meeting AttendanceAttended the weekly Board of County Commissioners meeting. Provided updates on ongoing emergency management initiatives, including recent respons...

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Oklahoma’s attempt to restore family planning funds rejected

September 11, 2024

Oklahoma will have to use state money for family planning services at county health clinics after it lost an emergency bid to restore $4.5 million in federal grants because of the state’s refusal to p...

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Fostering Hope Okmulgee holds training day each month

September 11, 2024

Fostering Hope Okmulgee will now hold its training day the second Thursday of each month for Okmulgee and the surrounding county’s foster, adoption and kinship parents. The connection meeting is hoste...

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September 14 Clue Auditions |

September 11, 2024

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Clue Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Orpheum in downtown Okmulgee. If you are unable to attend but wish to audition, ...

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Behavioral health survey highlights choices of Oklahoma high schoolers

September 11, 2024

The 2023 Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) indicates a 77% decrease in cigarette smoking among teens from 2013-2023. Additionally, the data reveals that 54% of public high school students rep...

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Eagles face tough start with loss

September 11, 2024

The Morris Eagles kicked off their football season on Friday night on the road, but it wasn’t the debut they had hoped for as they faced a challenging 62-14 defeat at the hands of the Hartshorne Miner...

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Bulldogs Drop Home Game to Mounds, 32-6

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee Bulldogs fell to Mounds last Friday in a 32-6 home game at Harmon Field. The Bulldogs will take a week off to regroup and improve as they prepare to face the Beggs Golden Demons at home o...

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Lady Bulldogs struggle in loss to Savanna

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs faced a tough challenge in the Wilson Softball Tournament last weekend, falling to the Savanna Lady Dawgs 11-1 on Saturday. Despite a valiant effort, Okmulgee was unable to ...

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Lady Knights fall to Holdenville in Wilson Tournament

September 11, 2024

The Henryetta High School Lady Knights Varsity softball team displayed both dominance and resilience during their recent outings at the Wilson Softball Tournament, where they showcased their skills ag...

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Lady Demons stifled by Lincoln Christian

September 11, 2024

In a tough matchup on Monday, the Beggs Lady Demons struggled to keep pace with a dominant Lincoln Christian team, ultimately falling 110.Lincoln Christian wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, wi...

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Henryetta Cross Country athletes run at Claremore-Sequoyah meet

September 6, 2024

Henryetta athletes from elementary to high school competed in the Claremore-Sequoyah Cross Country event last week. The top 20 in each event medaled. Here are the results from the meet:Elementary Boys...

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Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands

For the Children

By Patrick

July 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools

Drive ends Aug. 12

By Patrick

July 22, 2024

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack d...

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“Jumping the shark” as bad in politics as on TV

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

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WSFCU Branch Manager is guest of Okmulgee Lions

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Morgan Alexander Lions Club The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for our monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. We enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousin...

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Oklahoma’s Promise deadline is July 1

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

The application deadline for students to enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise, a transformational state scholarship program, is set for July 1. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th graders...

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Wife has no plans to join husband’s family business

By Patrick

June 10, 2024

DEAR ABBY: My husband's family won't stop asking me when I'm going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...

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County Fair Ends Run

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Free Fair ended its three-day run Saturday. Exhibitor Alethea Pannell is shown with her Fatsia (Spider Web) plant, which was named Reserve Grand Champion in its division. This is t...

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Okmulgee County Fair Concludes

September 11, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee County Fair reached its conclusion Saturday, as several county 4-H and FFA students showcased their exhibits, livestock and skills. Pictured are several participants and exhibits fro...

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HOROSCOPES

September 11, 2024

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A disagreement may have you questioning a relationship this week, Aries. Do not get ahead of yourself, as you’ll figure out that the turmoil will subside soon enough.TAURUS – Apr...

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Advocacy often begins with voting

September 11, 2024

We are just about one week away from National Voter Registration Day, which is celebrated on September 17.Voting is regarded as one of our Constitutional rights and obligations as citizens of the Unit...

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Growing Old Is Not for Sissies

September 11, 2024

A couple of years ago, I attended a banquet for “Senior Citizens” at church. My knees and hips let me know that for sure at times. The banquet was well planned, food and entertainment were great and m...