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Schulter cage squads drop opening round games at Tiger Classic

December 8, 2023

The Schulter varsity basketball program suffered a pair of opening-round setbacks earlier this week at the annual Wilson Tiger Classic basketball tournament.The Lady Bulldogs found themselves on the s...

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County wrestlers enjoy success at Gary McKee Bulldog Classic

December 8, 2023

Henryetta mat program earns three Top 10 finishes at annual Okmulgee tourneyThe 2023 Gary McKee Okmulgee Bulldog Classic wrestling tournament took place last weekend at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasi...

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Henryetta splits road cage battle with Eufaula

December 8, 2023

The Henryetta varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time this season on Tuesday, traveling to Eufaula for a showdown with the host Eufaula Ironheads and Lady Ironheads.The Henryett...

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Okmulgee cagers split home battle with KIPP-Tulsa

December 8, 2023

Fulton keeps Bulldogs’ perfect season intact with game-winning basketThe Okmulgee varsity basketball program played host to the KIPP-Tulsa Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs this past Monday evening for a pai...

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Red Cross seeking volunteers

December 9, 2023

Can you help?The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County.Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator for Okmulgee County and is looking for area residents to become part of the Disaster Action Team.The Red Cross volunteers provide “critical services like helping victims of disasters, staffing blood drives, supporting members of the mili...

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Masons Aid Backpack Buddies

December 8, 2023

Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199 is a supporter of the Backpack Buddies program here in Okmulgee. The program sends food home with students for the weekend that, without it, would not have anything to e...

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Lions Club aids with backpack feeding program

December 6, 2023

Have you ever had a song or thought that kept constantly running through your mind? Yeah, me, too! For instance, Alabama’s lead singer, Randy Owen, singing - “Oh, I believe there are angels among us, ...

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December

December 8, 2023

8-9Last Stop Christmas ShopCraft Fair |The 2nd annual Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, at the Okmulgee First United Methodist Church Rowe Family Life ...

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Preston to host academic showcase

December 8, 2023

Event to feature four successful teamsThe public is invited to a special event Monday which will spotlight some of the top academic teams in Oklahoma, including two from Okmulgee County.The Mark Allen...

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County employment rate holds steady

December 8, 2023

The employment rate around the state rose slightly during October, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County saw its job numbers remain pretty...

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Republicans to meet Dec. 12

December 8, 2023

The Dec. 12 Okmulgee County Republican Meeting/Christmas Celebration will feature Ronda Vuillemont- Smith, Chairman of the Tulsa County GOP, and State Representative Scott Fetgatter. Both speakers wil...

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Community Bell Ringers Support Salvation Army

December 8, 2023

A big thanks to members of the community and various organizations who have stepped up to aid in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Pictured are John and Rhonda Hammon,...

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Verification problems delay start of private school tax credit program

December 6, 2023

Families wanting to apply for a new private school income tax credit of up to $7,500 per child will have to wait a little longer.The Oklahoma Tax Commission said late Thursday it was delaying acceptan...

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Morris drops road games at Eufaula

December 6, 2023

The Morris varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time in 2023-2024 this past Friday, traveling to Eufaula for a showdown with host Ironheads and Lady Ironheads.The Morris squads st...

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Dewar begins season with road split

December 6, 2023

The Dewar varsity basketball program began its 2023-2024 season last Thursday in Council Hill, traveling to Midway High School to battle the host Chargers and Lady Chargers.The Dewar cagers left the M...

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Okmulgee splits road meeting with Hilldale

December 1, 2023

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time in 2023-2024 on Tuesday, traveling to Muskogee for a showdown with the Hilldale Hornets and Lady Hornets.The Okmulgee cage s...

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Schulter splits recent cage action

December 1, 2023

The Schulter varsity basketball program came away with a pair of split decisions earlier this week to sit at 5-1 on the year.The Bulldogs suffered their first loss of 2023-2024 on Monday with a 66-49 ...

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Okmulgee Cagers Begin Season with Home Sweep

November 29, 2023

Pictured on this page are action shots from last Tuesday’s season-opening battle at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee between the host Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs and the visiting ...

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Schulter cagers stay perfect with home sweep

November 22, 2023

Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs improve to 3-0The Schulter varsity basketball program continued their winning ways in the early portion of the 2023-2024 season this past Friday evening.The SHS cage squads imp...

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Morris Community of Christ Church to hold fundraiser

November 10, 2023

Come play Bingo with Morris Community of Christ Church this Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at the Morris High School cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with Bingo to fo...

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This Week In History

August 4, 2023

10 Years Ago:The Okmulgee Times held a Reader’s Choice Awards which was announced in a 16-page special section.OSUIT SVA received unexpected assistance in tornado relief from a 10-year old-girl and he...

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Carlisle Mabrey III is Lions Club guest

July 28, 2023

The Okmulgee Lions Club was privileged to have Carlisle Mabrey III as our guest speaker last Tuesday. Mabrey is well known in Okmulgee, serving as mayor for three terms, as president of the Chamber of...

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On a Mission

July 28, 2023

The Driving Force Behind Okmulgee Main StreetRural America is as complex as it is unique. The complexity is in the systems that keep the cities and towns running, and its uniqueness in the form of the...

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Season-OpeningSweep

December 8, 2023

Beggs scores double-digit wins to take county battle with MorrisThe varsity basketball programs at Beggs and Morris met Tuesday evening at the Beggs Event Center for the first of two regular-season me...

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Wilson cruises into Tiger Classic semis

December 8, 2023

The Wilson varsity basketball program advanced to the winner’s bracket semifinals of its annual home tournament - the Wilson Tiger Classic - with convincing opening-round win earlier this week.The hos...

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Lions get ‘15 minutes of fame’

December 8, 2023

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was one of those programs we like to have because it features two of our newest members, and is affectionately referred to as “15 minutes of Fame.” The two culpri...

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OSU Extension to host Pesticide CE

December 8, 2023

Event planned Dec. 12 at County FairgroundsThe Statewide Pesticide Continuing Education Zoom will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds in Okmulgee.Please RSVP for your spot by ...

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Morris Athletes of the Week Honored

December 8, 2023

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently traveled to Morris High School to recognize its Athletes of the Week, Trey Daniels (above) and Alexis Schell (below). Be sure to check B section of the Okmulgee Times t...