Swimmers prep for home swim meet June 23
By KAITLYN DILLARD
Times Staff Writer
The Okmulgee YMCA Swim Team dominated their first match of the summer, defeating several... + continue reading
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With summer upon us, children, youth and families are enjoying summer vacations, summer activities and no school. Your child is not having as much fun or is not listening as much as you would like. Your child may be arguing with you. He or she may be angry or withdrawn. Perhaps your child is sad or worried and it is beyond what you are able to... + continue reading
Foundations are the structures we build the rest of our buildings upon. As it relates to this article, what are the beginnings, the experiences, the life happenings that our local ministers have lived through that led them to be pastors or priests? Finding out what those foundations are for the ministers of our community is the... + continue reading
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First United Methodist Church Pastor Roland Youngberg is pictured in the garden set up behind the church with the aid of the Okmulgee Community Garden committee and T-SET.
FUMC invests in community garden
By KAITLYN DILLARD
Times Staff Writer
Lush green leaves, red ripe tomatoes and bright juicy raspberries were just a few motivators for the pastor at First United Methodist Church. Roland Youngberg, inspired by his childhood memories of growing up on a farm decided to build a... + continue reading
Succulent Strawberries
Strawberries. Hmmm. Just saying the word makes me think of the juicy, fragrant fruit. Sitting here in the office, I can almost smell it. They are in season now so this is a great time to talk about this fruit. I love strawberries for the way they can enhance just about anything, but... + continue reading
2nd Annual Splash and Dash Run
Tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. we’ll have a registration tent set up in front of the Orpheum Theatre for anyone who wants to participate in the ‘Splash and Dash’ fun run! It’s just one small part of the 2018 Pecan Festival (you might have noticed it going on this week – if not, come... + continue reading
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Swimmers dive into practice in order to prepare for their home meet June 23. (Kaitlyn Dillard/Times Staff)
Swimmers prep for home swim meet June 23
By KAITLYN DILLARD
Times Staff Writer
The Okmulgee YMCA Swim Team dominated their first match of the summer, defeating several... + continue reading
Okmulgee’s Chris Wallace (35) runs towards the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown in the first quarter of an October 19, 2017, county showdown with the Beggs Golden Demons in Beggs. Wallace finished with 85 yards rushing and 2 TDs in the Bulldogs’ 65-28 loss to the Demons.
(Larry Owen, Times file)
Morris sophmore Trenton Kelley (1) attempts to shoot over a pair of Henryetta defenders during last Thursday’s summer league showdown at historic Brock Memorial Gymnaisum in Okmulgee. (Larry Owen, Times staff)
Preston senior Jackson Teegarden (32) battles for a rebound during last Thursday’s summer league contest against Bristow at historic Brock Memorial Gymnaisum in Okmulgee. (Larry Owen, Times staff)
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Ocean’s 8 proves that a witty, vibrant all-female cast can surpass that of a well built franchise if the characters... + continue reading
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Succulent Strawberries
Strawberries. Hmmm. Just saying the word makes me think of the juicy, fragrant fruit. Sitting here in the office, I can almost smell it. ... + continue reading
Pictured from left are Dr. Bruce Noden, Program Chair Lion Rev. Dr. Christian Tiews, and Lion Duaine Janzen.
