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Schulter students get firsthand look at Big Boy steam engine
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October 23, 2024
Schulter students get firsthand look at Big Boy steam engine

Schulter Elementary students in 2nd accompanied the students on the ex- eluding Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Twenty-five Big Boys were built and 4th grade recently went on a field cursion. Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, during World War II, but only eight trip to Muskogee to see Big Boy, a his- Big Boy No. 4014 departed on Oklahoma and Texas. The eight-week survived. No. 4014 is the only one toric steam engine. Chelsye Brown, the Heartland of America Tour on tour concludes in late October. of the eight still in operation and re-4th grade teacher at Schulter, along Wednesday, Aug. 28, from Cheyenne, In Oklahoma, the train stopped in mains the worlds largest operating with 2nd grade teacher Jamie Brandt, Wy. across nine additional states, in- Claremore, Muskogee and Durant. steam locomotive.

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Municipal, bond issues on ballot Tuesday
February 6, 2026
Early voting for Okmulgee County residents wishing to cast ballots in the Feb. 10 Election continues through 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. On Election Day, which is next Tuesday, Feb. 10, ...
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OOCYS records review raises questions
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 6, 2026
In November 2025, The Okmulgee Times first reported on governance concerns surrounding the Okmulgee- Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) Board following the termination of Executive Director Dr. Sh...
American Legion Post 10 seeks help to ensure no veteran is forgotten
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American Legion Post 10 seeks help to ensure no veteran is forgotten
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 6, 2026
For more than a century, members of Okmulgee’s American Legion White-Williams Post 10 have quietly carried out a mission rooted in respect, remembrance and service. Now, they are calling on the commun...
Why Okmulgee County Must Prioritize Emergency Services
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Why Okmulgee County Must Prioritize Emergency Services
By ROSIE LYNCH COMMUNITY ADVOCATE 
February 6, 2026
Okmulgee County is no stranger to extremes. In the winter, Arctic cold snaps push temperatures well below safe levels. In the summer, relentless heat waves turn homes into ovens. These are not rare or...
OCCJA Director responds during severe winter storm
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OCCJA Director responds during severe winter storm
February 6, 2026
During a recent winter storm impacting Okmulgee County, county officials and other volunteers were briefed by Okmulgee County Emergency Management as preparations were made to address hazardous condit...
Cub Scout Pack 102 kicks off food drive
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Cub Scout Pack 102 kicks off food drive
February 6, 2026
Cub Scout Pack 102 is participating in the Scouting for Food Neighborhood Food Drive. The Scouts are collecting donations of non-perishable food items like rice, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned fru...
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preparation
February 6, 2026
preparation. This must change. Extreme cold and extreme heat are not just uncomfortable; they are life-threatening, especially for elderly residents and those living in low-income housing. Much of Okm...
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February 6, 2026
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Lions host OFD, Students of the Month
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Lions host OFD, Students of the Month
February 6, 2026
The Okmulgee Lions Club packed a lot into this week’s meeting, spending the day focused on service, recognition and a little fun along the way. Lions members began by providing a meal and hosting a sp...
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Henryettan pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter
February 6, 2026
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Daeshaun Jared Ickle Cobretti Small, age 22, of Henryetta, entered a guilty plea to one count of a Superseding I...
February 6 Legislative Forum |
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February 6 Legislative Forum |
February 6, 2026
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m. in the Mabrey Bank Meeting Room, 111 E. 6th Street in downtown Okmulgee.
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