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October 5, 2022

Help on the Way

By News Staff

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission unanimously approved a program this week in which emergency drought cost-share funds are being made available to all 77 Oklahoma counties via distribution by local Conservation Districts. Implementation of the program through the state’s 84 Conservation Districts is set to begin in the upcoming days.

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$19M grant to plug, reclaim orphaned wells

January 22, 2025

The Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit dedicated to addressing climate change by plugging orphaned oil and gas wells, has announced an exciting new partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wil...

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Academic Teams Headed to State

January 22, 2025

Congratulations to the Morris Academic Team (above), under the direction of Jeremy Avery, and the Preston Academic Team (below), led by Jon Robertson, who were both winners at Area Tournaments over th...

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Human remains discovered in Okmulgee

January 22, 2025

Okmulgee law enforcement authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains within the city limits.The District 25 Violent Crimes Task Force and the Medical Examiner’s Office were working at...

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Fraudulent calls targeting county residents

January 22, 2025

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving a caller claiming to be “Deputy Simmons.” Reports indicate that the caller ID shows the Sheriff ’s...

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Sample ballots available for Feb. 11 election

January 22, 2025

Sample ballots are now available for the Feb. 11 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Ok...

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Gary Calip Joins OPS for MLK Program

January 22, 2025

Gary Calip, longtime coach, teacher and administrator for Okmulgee Schools, was guest speaker at Okmulgee Primary’s MLK program last Friday. He is pictured with Dr. Dianna Humphrey, who organized the ...

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Preston Drama brings Ancient Greek drama ‘Medea’ to life

January 22, 2025

The Preston Drama Department is set to deliver a captivating performance of “Medea,” the timeless Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides, this week at the Orpheum Theatre. Audiences are invited to witness...

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January 23 Community Garden Meeting |

January 22, 2025

The Okmulgee Community Garden will hold its bi-annual membership meeting Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds meeting room. All members and those interested in joining ar...

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HOROSCOPES

January 22, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you feel loved and appreciated this week and you would like to share those feelings with others by being supportive of their needs. Focus your attention on a close friend....

Religion

How can Christians live spiritually productive lives?

January 22, 2025

“God is our grapevine; you and I are the branches” says Annamarie, 11.“The stem and roots give nutrients to the fruit. If God tells us to do something and we do not do it, then we do not have goodness...

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Infinite Strength

January 22, 2025

Exodus 33:12-14 - Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found...