Schulter special meeting, election set Nov. 9

News

October 25, 2023

Citizens of the Town of Schulter are invited to a special town meeting and vote Thursday, Nov. 9, at Schulter Community Center. The event will take place from 8-8:30 p.m. at the center, located at 13450 Fern. Officers designated by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Schulter will conduct the election, serve as counters and certify the results of the election as required by law.

Sports

Okmulgee Cagers Begin Season with Home Sweep

November 29, 2023

Pictured on this page are action shots from last Tuesday’s season-opening battle at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee between the host Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs and the visiting ...

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Season-Opening Win

November 29, 2023

Senior Jaxsun Fulton (23) and the Okmulgee Bulldog varsity basketball team kicked off their 2023-2024 season last Tuesday with an81-53 win at home against the Tulsa Webster Warriors. Fulton and the Bu...

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County wrestlers showcase talents at Warner Eagle Classic

November 29, 2023

Wrestlers from 16 different Oklahoma schools competed last Monday at the Warner Eagle Classic at Warner High School.Amongst the huge tournament field, three Okmulgee County schools sent several wrestl...

Columns & Opinion

Identity Dance

November 29, 2023

Funny how a title or ‘position’ can play to one’s sense of identity. We may even wear an educational or vocational label as a badge of validation for our existence - “I am credentialed! I qualify as a...

Columns & Opinion

Child Labor Is Poor Solution to Worker Shortages

November 29, 2023

Part 1 of 3Recently, I was invited by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn to testify at an Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study examining child labor laws and what is...

Columns & Opinion

Boyfriend’s bad advice proves costly to woman

November 29, 2023

DEAR ABBY: I went to visit a man I was dating and there was no visitor parking available. He told me to park in any space, even though there were signs stating non-residents would be towed. He said no...

Columns & Opinion

Starting Right

November 29, 2023

We were talking with a friend recently. This friend was expressing the desire she had to learn how to play piano. It was mentioned that Connie, my wife, taught piano in the past. At first, she taught ...

Religion

Four Ways to Honor Furry Friends This Holiday Season

November 29, 2023

Remember to bring kids and friendly pets to the Okmulgee County Humane Society Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to get your pics with Santa! Pictures will be printed while you wait. The Okmulg...

Religion

First United Methodist Church

November 29, 2023

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Please come join us this Sunday morning! Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Our combined Traditional/Contemporary Worship Service begins at 1...

Religion

Well Done

November 29, 2023

“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25) How often we seek God’s help in times of stress! We call on Him, knowing for certain that relief is coming in...

Religion

Who is the wisest person you know?

November 29, 2023

“To be wise means to be very smart, and you know everything,” says Rachel, age 6. “And when someone wise says something, and it comes true, that means they are really wise and really smart. The wisest...