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OSU Extension welcomes new interim county Director

April 25, 2025

Jake Kell has stepped into his role as the new OSU Extension Educator for Okmulgee County, bringing his deep-rooted passion for agriculture and community education to the position. Kell, who also rece...

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Okmulgee Launches $2.6M Industrial Site Redevelopment Project

Former Refinery Site Being Transformed

April 25, 2025

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) is set to launch a major infrastructure project at the Okmulgee Business Complex (OBC), marking a major step in revitalizing a historic site and drivin...

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Community Garden plant sale underway

April 25, 2025

The Okmulgee County Community Garden is holding a plant sale today and tomorrow, April 25-26.According to Garden Executive Director Bob Seebeck, a variety of plants are available including vegetables ...

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Driver injured after truck plunges into creek

April 25, 2025

A serious collision Wednesday afternoon in Okmulgee County resulted in one man being hospitalized after his truck left the roadway, struck a guardrail and fell approximately 30 feet into a creek, acco...

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Senate Candidate Forum is May 5

April 27, 2025

East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters.Candidates Nathan Brewer, Bryan Logan and Steve Sanford have all agreed to attend. This event will be open to the general public with priority given to co-op members and those who RSVP.Event details are located at www.ecoec...

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YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day

April 25, 2025

Get ready for a day of family fun and healthy living. The Okmulgee Family YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day event tomorrow, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This free event is open to the publ...

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A weekend of relentless rain has left much of Okmulgee County dealing with the aftermath of widespread flooding

April 23, 2025

A weekend of relentless rain has left much of Okmulgee County dealing with the aftermath of widespread flooding, multiple road closures and dangerous driving conditions. Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

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Celebrating Arbor Day

April 25, 2025

Every year, communities around the world come together to celebrate Arbor Day, a special day dedicated to honoring trees and recognizing their crucial contributions to our environment. Traditionally o...

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Bingo Winner Claims Grand Prize

April 25, 2025

The Okmulgee Times Bingo game is officially over with the final two prizes claimed. Lorene Rabbit, pictured below, won the “O” prize last week, with Times representative Lacey Thompson presenting her ...

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• Okmulgee City Council voted to sell the former Black hospital to Leman Lewis for $7

April 25, 2025

• Okmulgee City Council voted to sell the former Black hospital to Leman Lewis for $7,500. The decision came nearly a decade after the property was first declared surplus in May 2014.• The Okmulgee Ad...

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Watering strategies to help a lawn thrive

April 25, 2025

A number of factors can affect haw well a garden ar lawn takes root. Watering is a key element af any landscape care strategy, and one that homeowners should educate themselves about if they want to m...

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Bluepeak connects first fiber internet customers in Okmulgee

April 25, 2025

Bluepeak has officially launched its high-speed fiber internet service in Okmulgee, bringing faster, more reliable connectivity to the community. Fiber internet and TV services are now available in se...

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Upcoming Events

April 25, 2025

Several exciting events are coming up throughout Okmulgee County over the next few weeks, offering opportunities for career growth, community involvement, healthy fun and student recognition. Here’s a...

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OSU seeks funds for College of Veterinary Medicine

April 25, 2025

One of the largest asks pending before the Oklahoma Legislature this session proposes a new OSU College of Veterinary Medicine complex in the hopes of restoring the school’s former glory, meeting a ma...

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County golfers assigned to Regional sites

April 25, 2025

As the spring golf season reaches its competitive peak, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has released the official regional assignments for boys and girls high school golf ...

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Lady Pirates roll through District Tournament

April 25, 2025

Phillips powers Preston in 15-3 rout of Muskogee Na’Braijhanae Phillips led the offensive charge with five RBIs on three hits - including a threerun homer - to lift the Preston Lady Pirates to a comma...

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First-inning surge leads Pirates to Senior Night win

April 25, 2025

A seven-run first inning powered the Preston Pirates to a 13-1 Senior Night win over the Mounds Golden Eagles Tuesday evening.Kaden Dean launched a three-run homer while Weston Cope, Pepper Gallup and...

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Tomlinson propels Dewar past Hulbert

April 25, 2025

Aidan Tomlinson drove in five runs on one hit to lead Dewar Dragons past Hulbert 20-0 on Tuesday. In the first inning, Tomlinson hit a grand slam to center field.Dewar Dragons scored 11 runs in the fi...

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Lady Eagles fall in District action

April 25, 2025

The Morris Lady Eagles endured a challenging stretch on the diamond this week as they hosted a pair of seasoned opponents, falling to both the Fort Gibson Lady Tigers and Oktaha Lady Tigers in Distric...

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Happy Birthday Tony ‘True’ Steele III

Celebrating 1st birthday today, March 28th

By Patrick

March 28, 2025

Our sweet, funny, handsome, loving baby boy, Happy 1st birthday baby boy! Watching you grow this past year has been the most amazing, rewarding, humbling experiences we've been through yet we wouldn't...

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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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OPS board election rescheduled

April 25, 2025

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education has postponed its previously scheduled June 10 special election to fill a vacancy in Board Seat Number 4.In a formal letter dated April 21, addressed to ...

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Well Done Foundation plugging away in Deep Fork NWR

April 25, 2025

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork Nat...

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Schulter to hold spaghetti dinner Saturday

April 25, 2025

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held to support the Schulter Class of 2025 this Saturday, April 26.The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at Schulter Baptist Church, located at 13381 Heather St...

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Vendors sought for Dunbar All-School Market

April 25, 2025

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, farmers and food truck operators are invited to take part in the Dunbar All-School Vendor Market, held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout May, June and July.Th...

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Ask the Hard Questions

April 25, 2025

Part 2In Part 1 of this series, we focused on what families can do to protect children - starting from birth - with age-appropriate conversations, clear boundaries and consistent involvement. But in P...