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Okmulgee Banker Graduates from OBA Compliance School

September 16, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amanda Rhein, with Patrons Bank, in Okmulgee, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Compliance School in Oklahoma City. Rhein was among 55 participants at the school, whi...

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Over 50 enrolled in new Beggs eSports class

September 14, 2024

A popular new class and team at Beggs High School may have parents questioning what they previously believed about video games.Many regional and state colleges have added eSports programs and most off...

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Meet Your Officers

September 13, 2024

In this week’s edition of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Richard Phillips, Chief of Police for the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. Chief Phillips’ journey ...

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Pecan Fest tradition continues

September 13, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is set to return on Oct. 12 at the Claude Cox Omniplex, offering a full day of family-friendly fun from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. While the festival has seen significant chang...

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Harvest Spoon Chili Festival returns to Okmulgee Oct. 12

September 15, 2024

Be sure to join in on the fun at Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Chili Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 6th & Grand in downtown Okmulgee.This year’s event is packed with fun, food and activities for the whole family.According to Main Street Director Melinda De Santo, the ‘Marketplace’ will be open once again, offering local artisans and artists the chance to showcase their han...

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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 Oklah...

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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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Beggs Homecoming festivites underway

September 13, 2024

Make plans to participate in this years Beggs High School Homecoming festivities.A parade will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a pep rally and ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The festivities will be...

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September 14 Clue Auditions |

September 13, 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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Trash-Off Day this Saturday

September 13, 2024

Do you have trash to get rid of?Okmulgee citizens are reminded that a Free Trash-Off Day at the Okmulgee Landfill is this Saturday.The event is for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders onl...

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Morris School board revises policies

September 13, 2024

The Morris Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday night for a regular meeting that addressed updates to school policies and the continuation of important partnerships and programs.They began ...

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Thompson, Fetgatter speak at county GOP meeting

September 13, 2024

The Okmulgee County GOP held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, with residents gathering to hear from State Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Scott Fetgatter. The meeting, which took plac...

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Morris Council approves water variance for football field

September 13, 2024

The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority held their regular meeting Tuesday, addressing a variety of city matters, beginning with the approval of the previous meeting minutes and the payment...

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Lady Bulldogs Face Tough Roland Squad

September 13, 2024

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs had trouble keeping up with the Roland Lady Rangers in 16-2 and 17-7 losses on Tuesday. The Lady Dogs were scheduled to face Weleetka yesterday and have an upcoming game aga...

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Lady Knights fall short, tie in doubleheader vs. Vian

September 13, 2024

The Henryetta Lady Knights put up a strong fight in a doubleheader against the Vian Lady Wolverines on Tuesday but fell short in a close 8-7 loss in the first game and settled for a 4-4 tie in the sec...

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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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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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OPS board reviews dropout rates, college remediation

September 13, 2024

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, hearing reports on dropout rates, college remediation, and other school campus updates.The meeting began with...

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Windy Chevy Provides Halftime Donation

September 13, 2024

Thanks to Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee for the halftime field goal entertainment and donation of $300 in the Kick 4 Cash event, which will be held during all Okmulgee home football games this season. I...

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HOROSCOPES

September 13, 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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Nominations open for Child Advocacy awards

September 13, 2024

During its annual donor appreciation luncheon slated for Nov. 21, 2024, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will announce winners of nine awards recognizing excellence in advocacy, public...

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Pensions, prescriptions and pot among proposals before lawmakers

September 13, 2024

Tax cuts, education policy and what to do with budget surpluses will dominate much of the upcoming legislative session in Oklahoma, but other subjects have attracted the attention of House and Senate ...