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Molet, Moore win school board races
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls April 7 to decide a slate of school board races and propositions, with the most closely watched contests taking place in Henryetta and Wilson Public Sch...
Keating to be featured at April 14 event
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Keating to be featured at April 14 event
April 10, 2026
Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidate Chip Keating during an upcoming “Meet Our Candidate” event in Henryetta. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, ...
Upgrades bring new life, dignity to Family Resource Center
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Upgrades bring new life, dignity to Family Resource Center
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
Thanks to generous grant funding from United Way and the Viersen Foundation, the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center is undergoing a meaningful transformation - one that is already making a powerfu...
Spring Blooms & Big Plans
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Spring Blooms & Big Plans
April 10, 2026
The Okmulgee County Community Garden is preparing to welcome the community for a vibrant, hands-on spring event that promises something for everyone - from seasoned gardeners to curious beginners. Set...
“For me
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“For me
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
“For me, that first bite brought back memories from over 35 years ago.” What started as a nostalgic throwback quickly turned into a full-fledged community celebration this week, as the City of Okmulgee officially declared April 7, 2026, as “Pizza Bread Day.” By proclamation from Mayor Mickey Baldwin, the beloved campus tradition at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology was not only rev...
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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Mon...
A Slice of History Returns
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A Slice of History Returns
April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...
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The Rades bring lifetime of stories back home to Okmulgee
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The Rades bring lifetime of stories back home to Okmulgee
April 10, 2026
Some people answer a question and keep it moving. Donald Rade answers a question and opens a door to another decade, another town, another job, another close call, and somehow, by the end of it, you a...
Vigilante Journalism
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Vigilante Journalism
By J.C. HALLMAN OKLAHOMA WATCH 
April 10, 2026
Depending on which editor you talk to, the Oklahoma media intelligentsia is horrified, nonplussed or grateful for a parallel ecosystem of vigilante or alternative journalists who in recent years have ...
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Public comment sought on Energy Assistance Program
April 10, 2026
Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) is seeking public comments about the federally-funded Energy Assistance Program through a public comment meeting. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursda...
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Dewar Indian Community to hold special election
April 10, 2026
Members of the Dewar Indian Community are being called to participate in a special election later this month, with all positions currently vacant and open for nomination. According to the official not...
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Election Board seeking Election Day poll workers
April 10, 2026
The Okmulgee County Election Board announced today that it is accepting applications for Precinct Officials (poll workers) through May 8. Residents interested in serving their community on Election Da...
Spaghetti Dinner Planned April 20
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Spaghetti Dinner Planned April 20
April 10, 2026
Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fundraising, as Landmark for All Generations, Inc. hosts a Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser on Monday, April 20. The event...

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Henryetta, Wilson shine at Warner
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
Area athletes delivered strong performances Tuesday at the 27th Annual Warner High School Track Meet, with Henryetta turning in a third-place team finish on the boys side and a third-place showing in ...
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Beggs JH girls earn top team finish at Checotah
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 10, 2026
7th-grade girls battle 9th at Checotah Meet The Beggs 7th grade girls track and field team competed hard Tuesday at the Checotah meet, finishing ninth overall while collecting valuable experience and ...
Lady Demons’ season continues
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Lady Demons’ season continues
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 10, 2026
Lady Demons fall to Muskogee in 17-4 loss The Beggs Lady Demons couldn’t recover from a big fifth inning, falling 17-4 to the Muskogee Lady Roughers on March 30 at the MCN Claude Cox Omniplex. Muskoge...
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Beggs JH Demons drop three straight
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 10, 2026
Beggs JH falls to Trojans The Beggs JH Demons struggled to keep pace with Kiefer Trojans, falling 13-3 on March 30. Kiefer jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, as Jax Basquez, Jackson McCa...
Beggs athletes show strength at Stroud
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Beggs athletes show strength at Stroud
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 10, 2026
The Beggs High School track team delivered an impressive showing at the Stroud Invitational on Saturday, March 28, highlighted by multiple first-place finishes and strong performances across sprint, d...
Beggs track shines at Checotah Meet
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Beggs track shines at Checotah Meet
April 10, 2026
TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Beggs boys deliver strong relay performances at Checotah Meet The Beggs Golden Demons boys track and field team turned in an impressive performance April 2 at the Che...
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Lions welcome OBI at meeting
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Lions welcome OBI at meeting
April 10, 2026
The Okmulgee Lions Club gathered for its weekly meeting Tuesday, featuring an informative program from Our Blood Institute (OBI) and recognition of outstanding students from Okmulgee High School. Serv...
Okmulgee landmark earns statewide recognition
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Okmulgee landmark earns statewide recognition
April 1, 2026
A piece of Okmulgee’s rich history took center stage on March 19 as the Haygood-Shephard American Legion Post 103 received one of the state’s most prestigious historic honors during the annual Oklahom...
Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
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Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
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American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...
Beggs City Council reviews finances, infrastructure projects
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Beggs City Council reviews finances, infrastructure projects
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
March 13, 2026
Financial oversight, infrastructure improvements and administrative matters dominated discussion during the Beggs City Council meeting held Monday evening, March 9, at Beggs City Hall. Council members...
Joann Patrick celebrates 100th birthday
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Joann Patrick celebrates 100th birthday
March 6, 2026
Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...
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April 10 Greater Jones Chapel Fish Dinner |
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April 10 Greater Jones Chapel Fish Dinner |
April 10, 2026
Greater Jones Chapel, 1226 E. Smith St. in Okmulgee, will host a $20 fish dinner for Youth Christian Education Friday, April 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hoffman Baptist Church, 19742-19750 4th St...
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Lawmakers advance accountability package to protect taxpayer dollars
April 10, 2026
After months of study and collaboration, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, advanced a package of government accountability bills aimed at protecting taxpayers and streng...
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April 10, 2026
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HOROSCOPES
April 10, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are catching a second wind this week that could rival a hurricane. No one can slow you down right now. Channel this energy into a passion project. TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...
Getting Old
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Getting Old
April 10, 2026
It has been official for some time now, I am old. I move slower than I did before. I have less energy. My appetite has diminished - I can’t eat a whole medium (much less large) pizza all by myself lik...
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