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January 5, 2022
What is hope?
By Kids Talk About God By Carey Kinsolving

Before we look at what my friends had to say about hope, consider this newspaper ad: “Hope chest: Brand new, half price, long story.” Instead of a long story, try a long time, says Megan, age 7: “I think hope is when you wish for something to go a certain way, and sometimes you have to wait for a long time.” While Megan waits, Richard, 9, gets another at bat: “Hope is another chance to do something, like if your baseball game is tied, you still have hope to win.” And Austin, 5, sees hope slithering through the grass: “I hope I can get a pet snake.” The word “hope” in the Bible expresses confidence and assurance concerning the future because it’s based on God’s promises, character and faithfulness. As Will, 10, says, “Hope is to look forward to something with a feeling of expectation or confidence.

GCTC to host Back to School Bash
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GCTC to host Back to School Bash
July 17, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is kicking of the new school year with its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the GCTC campus, located at 1100 OK-56 Lo...
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County Prayer Walk returns Aug. 2
July 16, 2025
The community is invited to once again join the 9th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held Saturday. Aug. 2, beginning at 9 a.m.The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Bro...
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Okmulgee homicide under investigation by OSBI
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Okmulgee homicide under investigation by OSBI
July 16, 2025
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is leading an active homicide investigation following a deadly shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of July 12 in Okmulgee.Just after mid...
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A Colorful Delight
July 16, 2025
The Okmulgee Public Library’s Summer Reading Program delighted young audiences with the thrilling Colorful Circus show last week and now looks ahead to a wild Red Dirt Reptiles event on Wednesday.The ...
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Okmulgee to hold Purple Heart City designation ceremony
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Okmulgee to hold Purple Heart City designation ceremony
July 16, 2025
The City of Okmulgee will proudly honor its combat-wounded veterans and officially become a Purple Heart City during a special ceremony scheduled Saturday, July 19, at First Baptist Church, 311 W. 5th...
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Okmulgee celebrates opening of Black Jack Camping Area
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Okmulgee celebrates opening of Black Jack Camping Area
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City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and members of the community gathered on July 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the newly improved Black Jack Camping Area near Lake Okmulgee. The...
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5th Street Gathering returns Aug. 9
July 16, 2025
A powerful celebration of heritage, unity, and community pride is coming to life on Saturday, Aug. 9, as the 5th Street Gathering returns to Okmulgee. Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this all-day even...
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GCTC offers grant writing courses
July 16, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) offers two upcoming grant writing courses designed to help individuals and organizations secure funding for meaningful community projects. Whether supporting a n...
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OCEM Report
July 16, 2025
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
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The special candidate filing for the Okmulgee Public Schools Office 4 (unexpired term) will begin Monday, July 28, at 8 a.m. and will close Wednesday, July 30, at 5 p.m.Individuals interested in filin...
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July 19 Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony |
July 16, 2025
First Baptist Church of Okmulgee, 5th St. & Seminole Ave., will host a Designation Ceremony for the City of Okmulgee to be deemed a Purple Heart City Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. All veterans are ...
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