Preston Schools announce meal program

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August 31, 2022

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Preston Schools 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-School Snack Program (ASSP). Local SFA officials have adopted the attached household size and income criteria for determining eligibility.

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Eight seek vacant state Senate seat

January 15, 2025

Six Republicans, one Democrat and an independent have filed for the state Senate seat formerly held by Roger Thompson.The filing period was Monday through Wednesday.Thompson, R-Okemah, resigned effect...

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Morris board highlights Hall of Fame success

January 15, 2025

The Morris Public School Board of Education held its first meeting of the new semester, during which Superintendent Becky Alexander recapped the recent Hall of Fame event, highlighting its success in ...

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Filing period underway for County Fair Board

January 15, 2025

Okmulgee County residents seeking to serve on the Okmulgee County Fair Board can do so this week at the courthouse.The candidate filing period opened Monday and will continue through 4:30 p.m. Friday....

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Commissioners hold weekly meeting

January 15, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting Monday, approving routine items such as minutes from the previous meeting and payment of claims.They also approved blanket purchase orde...

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TAOO students to serve in honor of Dr. MLK Jr.

January 15, 2025

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy of service and community, Middle School students at The Academy of Okmulgee will dedicate two days to community service throughout Okmulg...

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Countian pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

January 15, 2025

An Okmulgee County man has entered a guilty plea in a federal weapons case.On Monday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Gabriel Lee Williams II, a...

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OCEM Report

January 15, 2025

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- Meetings & Administrative Tasks Board of County Commissione...

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Mvskoke Gardener Program

January 15, 2025

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) Extension Program is excited to announce the launch of the Mvskoke Gardener Program, a transformative nine-week horticulture course designed to empower partici...

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Mulch a multi-purpose matter in the landscape

January 15, 2025

Quality soil and adequate moisture are two must-haves for successful gardening. Mulch is another key factor that plays an important role, not only for aesthetics but also for plant health.Gardeners pu...

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January 18 Second Baptist Clothing Closet |

January 15, 2025

Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. at 1003 N.January 27 Food for Kids Fundraiser | First Baptist Church will host its 3rd annual bean dinner fundraiser Monday, J...

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Thompson files bill to include school supplies, athletic gear in tax-free weekend

January 15, 2025

Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, filed legislation on Monday to include school supplies and athletic equipment among the items exempted from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend in August.Se...