This Week in History

Commentary

March 3, 2022

By News Staff,

100 years ago: “Democrats of Okmulgee Bar Back Up Hepburn.” County Attorney Hepburn was engaged in a war of words with the governor about events in the local court. Hepburn stated he was too busy to argue any longer and decided to let his controversy with Gov.

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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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Day of Hope on tap as County Fair continues

September 6, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with lots of fun, exhibits and plenty of animals ready for competition. The event continues through Saturday, and visitors are able to enter at 9 a.m. e...

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Fires Keep OFD Busy

September 6, 2024

The Okmulgee Fire Department had a busy Thursday morning as they battled structure fires in the 1100 block of Oklahoma and 1100 block of N. Griffin. The structures, which reportedly were not occupied,...

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Open meeting, open records seminars planned

September 6, 2024

City, county, school and other organizations are being invited to participate in another public meeting to share information on open meetings and records.After overwhelming success in 2023, the Office...

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Work Ready Oklahoma

September 6, 2024

Okmulgee County welcomes a new employment initiative aimed at helping residents access better job opportunities. Work Ready Oklahoma, an expansion of the Oklahoma Citybased program, is providing a muc...

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Gala en Blanc

September 6, 2024

Tickets are now available for an event marking a historic milestone in Okmulgee’s history, and the restoration efforts to bring the space back to community use.On Sept. 28, the historic Okmulgee Mansi...

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Thompson, Fetgatter to speak at County Republicans meeting

September 6, 2024

The Okmulgee County Republicans’ next meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, and they will have the honor of hosting Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Scott Fetgatter, who will speak during t...

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Okmulgee County Democrats Participate in Henryetta Labor Day Parade

September 6, 2024

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party participated in the annual Labor Day Parade Monday. The organization joined the state AFL-CIO in sponsoring a barbecue lunch for $5. According to County Chair Rosi...

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ers that prevent people from finding good jobs

September 6, 2024

ers that prevent people from finding good jobs. “We help participants who are on programs like TANF, SNAP or free school lunches. We offer encouragement and resources to let them know there’s a place ...

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Emergency Management Report

September 6, 2024

JEFFREY MOOREOCEM DIRECTORBoard of County Commissioners MeetingAttended the Board of County Commissioners meeting.--- Tornado Recovery Update Followed up with FEMA on recovery efforts. The District 3 ...

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Preston Schools announces meal program

September 6, 2024

Preston Public Schools has announced its policy for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the After-Sc...