Dewar splits regular season nale at Strother

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February 10, 2023

By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR

The Dewar varsity basketball program traveled to Strother High School in Shawnee Tuesday evening for its final regular-season contest of the 2022-2023 campaign.

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Fall into Reading

October 13, 2024

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library will host their annual Fall into Reading Book Sale starting next week from Oct. 14-19. This community event will take place at the Okmulgee Public Library, l...

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Big weekend ahead for Okmulgee

October 11, 2024

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

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Meet Your Officers

October 11, 2024

Our latest Meet Your Officers feature introduces Lieutenant Rocky Morrow, a dedicated firefighter with the Okmulgee Fire Department. With nearly 22 years of service under his belt, Lieutenant Morrow’s...

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Oct. 14

October 11, 2024

On Monday, a celebration of culture in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Creek Nation Council House. The day promises a variety of activities highli...

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Pecan Festival

October 11, 2024

Okmulgee’s annual Pecan Festival returns with a community focus Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex. This year’s event will feature a talent showcase, baking contest, ...

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OPS board approves cardiac emergency plan

October 11, 2024

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, addressing matters ranging from efforts for more community involvement in school events and recent policy up...

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Veterans Housing Initiative

October 11, 2024

A new housing initiative is set to provide much-needed support for veterans in Okmulgee, addressing the growing concern of veteran homelessness while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. The ...

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OCEM Report

October 11, 2024

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office.--- Board of County Commissioners Meeting This week, I attended ...

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OSUIT to host medication take-back event Oct. 15

October 11, 2024

OSUIT will host a medication take-back event Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the north drive of Covelle Hall (look for signs).Residents are encouraged to bring any unused or expired medica...

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Growing Power summit planned Nov. 7-8

October 11, 2024

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is excited to announce the first annual “Growing Power: A Climate, Nutrition & Food Sovereignty Summit,” taking place Nov. 7-8, 2024. This groundbreaking event...

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Smith earns Jerry Shoemake Award

October 11, 2024

Henryetta FFA and 4-H member Avery Smith was awarded the 2024 Jerry Shoemake All Around Exhibitor Award from the Okmulgee County Free Fair. Avery has been a 4-H member for the last nine years, first s...