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Beggs celebrates 125th anniversary
June 13, 2025
The town of Beggs is preparing for a high-energy weekend packed with small-town charm and family excitement as it celebrates its 125th birthday in style with the return of Beggs Frontier Day tomorrow,...
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Support Local, Eat Fresh
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Support Local, Eat Fresh
June 13, 2025
There’s no better way to savor the start of summer than by shopping local - and across Okmulgee County, farmers markets and flea markets are in full swing, offering fresh produce, homemade goods, arti...
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Humane Society to break ground on new adoption center Monday
June 13, 2025
Okmulgee County Humane Society will break ground on its state-of-the-art pet adoption center and launch a bold new identity - OKCO Humane Society.Community members, leadership, media and supporters ar...
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LeBlanc featured at Oklahoma Hall of Fame
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LeBlanc featured at Oklahoma Hall of Fame
June 13, 2025
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord- Pickens Museum is honoring one of the state’s most celebrated rodeo champions with a dynamic new exhibit, “Picture Yourself Presents: Clarence LeBlanc, An Okl...
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Beggs City Council holds June meeting
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Beggs City Council holds June meeting
June 14, 2025
KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMESThe Beggs City Council, under the leadership of newly elected Mayor Roger Merrill, continued its efforts to promote transparency and address pressing issues surrounding security, public safety and city infrastructure during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 9.At the mayor’s request, Interim Police Chief Clifton Ramsey presented a detailed status upd...
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Dinner with the Stars
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Dinner with the Stars
June 11, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street honored a cast of remarkable local champions during the 2025 Dinner with the Stars, held Friday evening in a celebration filled with gratitude, flavor and heartfelt reflection.Hos...
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Summer Reading Program kicks off with wild start
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Summer Reading Program kicks off with wild start
June 6, 2025
The Okmulgee Public Library launched its Summer Reading Program in roaring fashion on Wednesday, June 4, with a visit from Extreme Animals - drawing a combined audience of nearly 200 children for the ...
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Community Garden schedules bi-annual meeting June 26
June 13, 2025
The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee County Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m., according to Ann Alexand...
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A Life of Song, Service and Faith
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A Life of Song, Service and Faith
June 13, 2025
At nearly 92 years young, Adonna Shelton’s story is one stitched with harmony, care and a quiet strength that has touched lives across Okmulgee County. From singing in a beloved church trio to serving...
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Henryetta Calvary Baptist to provide summer meals for kids
June 13, 2025
This summer, Calvary Baptist Church will provide free meals for kids with its Come Unto Me program each Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon through Aug. 8 at the church, located at 112 W. Gentry St. in Hen...
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Commissioners approve budget transfers, road updates and opioid grant plans
June 13, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners convened Monday for its regular meeting, working through a full agenda that included key decisions on budget appropriations, road project funding, con...
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Plan for Level I Trauma Center advances
June 13, 2025
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...
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June 14 Beggs Frontier Day |
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June 14 Beggs Frontier Day |
June 13, 2025
Beggs Frontier Day returns Saturday, June 14, in downtown Beggs, celebrating the town’s 125th birthday. The event will include a parade, turtle races, a kids’ play zone, outhouse races, vendors and mo...
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Lions Club Hosts Youth Fishing Tournament
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Lions Club Hosts Youth Fishing Tournament
June 11, 2025
The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted their annual youth fishing tournament last Saturday. Pictured from left are winners Ember Floyd, Max Brown, Silas Goebel and Brenlee Walker.
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State Champion Dewar Dragon Football Team Receives Rings
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State Champion Dewar Dragon Football Team Receives Rings
June 6, 2025
The 2024-25 State Champion Dewar Dragon Football Team received their long-awaited rings at the All-Sports Banquet on May 27, hosted by the Dragon Pride Booster Club. The Dragons solidified their place...
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Summer Camps Keeping Young Athletes Busy
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Summer Camps Keeping Young Athletes Busy
June 4, 2025
Summer is not yet year, and it’s been a busy time for students around the county who are participating or have been involved in several camps. Pictured above are participants in the Henryetta Golf Cam...
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Muscogee Nation Festival 2025
June 4, 2025
For generations, the Muscogee Nation Festival has stood as a proud celebration of culture, community and connection. In 2025, the beloved event returns with an even more exciting twist - an all-star l...
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Summer Baseball Games Underway for Dewar
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Summer Baseball Games Underway for Dewar
June 4, 2025
Summer baseball games are currently underway. Pictured are members of the Dewar Dragons baseball team in a recent ballgame, who have a full slate of matchups lined up for the summer.
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Golden Moments for Demons
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Golden Moments for Demons
June 4, 2025
As the final innings of the school year came to a close, Beggs High School wrapped up the 2024-25 athletic season with pride, achievement and a deep sense of community. From the baseball diamond to th...
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Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
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Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
June 1, 2025
At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not uncommon to find residents with extraordinary life stories tucked into their everyday conversations. But few bring history, heart and humor together quite like...
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‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
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‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
May 21, 2025
Parents of Preston students in Pre-K through 2nd grade are encouraged to sign up their young learners for an exciting, hands-on educational opportunity this summer - the Pirate Summer Adventure, a fre...
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Katie Peavler Joins Morris City Council
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Katie Peavler Joins Morris City Council
May 21, 2025
Katie Peavler signs paperwork after she is sworn in as a representative on the Morris City Council last week. She joined in on the meeting ledby Mayor Joe Berryhill. Also pictured is Councilmember Gre...
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Chamber welcomes The Rodeo
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Chamber welcomes The Rodeo
May 21, 2025
A new chapter in local dining was officially welcomed last Friday as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome The Rodeo Restaurant to the community. Located at 915 ...
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Lori Fullbright Joins Local Law Enforcement for Personal Safety Class
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Lori Fullbright Joins Local Law Enforcement for Personal Safety Class
May 7, 2025
A big thank you to Lori Fullbright for coming to Okmulgee to put on the Personal Safety Class for our community. On behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office and t...
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OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates
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OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates
March 21, 2025
The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has had a busy and eventful month, celebrating achievements, welcoming new members, and advancing training programs that enhance both staff and i...
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Press Association presents awards at annual convention
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Press Association presents awards at annual convention
June 13, 2025
Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times earned 1st Place in Sales Promotion, 2nd Place in Layout and Design and 3rd Place in advertising.- The Oklahoma Press Association presented its Better Newspaper Conte...
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DFCAF seeks public input at forum
June 13, 2025
This notice is to invite public input into the need, design, location, development and management of Deep Fork Community Action Foundation (DFCAF), Inc.’s proposed HOME Investment Partnerships Program...
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Beggs Alumni Banquet returns June 21
June 13, 2025
The Beggs Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the return of its cherished annual tradition - the 2025 Beggs Alumni Banquet - set to take place Saturday, June 21 in Beggs. This year’s event prom...
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Federal cases yield sentencings, guilty pleas across eastern Oklahoma
June 13, 2025
A wave of federal court activity in the Eastern District of Oklahoma has resulted in significant criminal convictions and sentencing announcements in a variety of serious cases, including drug traffic...
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Muskogee resident pleads guilty to illegal ammunition
June 13, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that DaQurius Razjoune Johnson, aka Daquarius Razjoune Johnson, age 33, of Muskogee, entered a guilty plea to one cou...
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