THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

News

May 4, 2022

By From The Okmulgee (daily) Times Archives,

100 years ago: Okmulgee Mayor Swain threw out the first pitch of the season for the city’s baseball team at Petrolia Park. A parade was planned through downtown with the mayor and ball club officials.

Sports

Demons sweep county battle with Eagles

March 17, 2023

Beggs and Morris met on the baseball diamond earlier this week for a 2-game, home-and-home, District 3A5, series between the two Okmulgee County schools.The Beggs Golden Demons opened the county battl...

Sports

County athletes perform at Glenpool track meet

March 17, 2023

Varsity track and field teams from Beggs and Okmulgee began the 2023 season last Friday at the Glenpool Invitational.The Beggs Golden Demons were the top county team at the event, finishing 12th overa...

Lions Club

TAUW representative visits Lions

March 17, 2023

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was presented by Michael Butler, representing the Tulsa Area United Way, of which the Okmulgee community is a member. In addition to Tulsa and Okmulgee Counties, ...

Community

Beggs Band of Demons Headed to State

March 17, 2023

After earning straight Superior ratings on March 8, the Beggs Band of Demons is headed to State. The band is directed by Tyler Reeves, who is assisted by Colby Crane and Paula Hamilton. “We’re incredi...

Community

Dunbar Students Headed to State

March 17, 2023

Congratulations to the Okmulgee Dunbar School representatives headed to the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee Friday, April 21, at the Muskogee Civic Center. Levi Rucker-Fink (8th grade) was crowned...

Community

Masons Aid Backpack Buddies

March 17, 2023

Food for Kids, a.k.a. Backpack Buddies, along with the Okmulgee Masonic Lodge held a bean dinner fundraiser on March 7 at First Baptist Church of Okmulgee. The Backpack Buddies provides meals to child...

Public Records

02/22/2023

March 17, 2023

2:02 a.m. - 600 block of S. Seminole Ave. - Outside rubbish fire, other12:00 a.m. - 300 block of S. Seminole Ave. - Lockout4:40 p.m. - E. Eufaula St. & N. Mission Rd. - Motor vehicle accident with no ...

Public Records

03/06/2023

March 17, 2023

12:32 a.m. - Domestic - 700 block of N. Collins - Muscogee Nation Light Horse requesting Okmulgee Police advising of two subjects neither one being native. Advising also the female subject has visible...

Public Records

03/06/2023

March 17, 2023

6:42 a.m. - Disturbance - 12200 block of Butternut Rd. - RP advising of an irate employee slamming doors wants to make a report.10:22 a.m. - Speak with an officer - 500 block of N. 256 Rd. - RP would ...

Religion

First United Methodist Church

March 17, 2023

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Plan to join us this Sunday morning! Our traditional worship begins in the Sanctuary at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School for all ages. Contemporary worsh...

Religion

Weighty Life Commitments

March 17, 2023

All of us know what it is to live with certain commitments. We commit ourselves to family, education, jobs, clubs, community service, etc.My wife and I, on March 23, will celebrate 39 years of marriag...