Quilt Raffled at Prairie Bell HCE Craft Show

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November 27, 2024

Prairie Bell HCE congratulates Courtney Nicewander on winning the beautiful handmade quilt raffled off at the end of the 42nd annual Christmas Craft Show & Bazaar held in Morris last week. The quilt was raw-edged French Rose Applique in shades of pink and was quilted by Prairie Bell member Muriel Siegenthaler. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Morris Backpack Program and Okmulgee County Sharks Special Olympics Team. Prairie Bell HCE also thanks everyone who participated in the raffle to make this donation possible.

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A Fond Farewell to the Class of 2025

May 16, 2025

As the sun rises on a new chapter for the Class of 2025, the excitement is palpable across Okmulgee County. This is more than a graduation - it is a tribute to perseverance, hard work and the unbreaka...

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The Final Walk

May 16, 2025

The OHS Class of 2025 took their final walk from where it all began, from Dunbar School to the Administration Building, where they were greeted by faculty and staff, and then onto Okmulgee Primary Sch...

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Voters approve GCTC millage proposal

May 16, 2025

Okmulgee County voters delivered decisive outcomes in two key elections Tuesday, approving the Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) building fund millage proposal and selecting Republican Bryan Loga...

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OPS board hears updates on financials, website

May 16, 2025

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, with updates given on the financial outlook along with the debut of the new, updated Okmulgee Public Schools website...

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Morris Council tackles items at meeting

May 16, 2025

In a comprehensive city council meeting that addressed multiple critical municipal issues, local officials demonstrated their commitment to community development, infrastructure improvement and fiscal...

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The Light on Lavender Street

May 16, 2025

Mary Ray Stephenson sat in the backyard of the house she and Wilbur bought in 1958, the same white clapboard home on lavender street in Schulter, Oklahoma where she had watched the world change from h...

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The Refuge Church Donates Shoes to Okmulgee Public Schools

May 16, 2025

A special thanks to Pastor Rocky Ausbrooks and The Refuge Church, who donated shoes to Okmulgee High School students earlier this week. OPS staff member Randy Jackson was happy to accept the donation ...

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Beggs Council makes key purchase, personnel moves

May 16, 2025

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMESDuring its May meeting, Beggs City Council elected a council president, approved the purchase of two pre-owned vehicles and made numerous personnel decisions.Sho...

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Funeral Preplanning Tips

May 16, 2025

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

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Beggs School: The Early Days of a Proud Tradition

May 16, 2025

Gabrielle Spencer-Ginn Special to the TimesLast year, we took a look back at the cherished traditions of the Beggs alumni banquets. Today, let’s travel even further into the past - to the very roots o...

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MPS board holds special session

May 16, 2025

The Class of 2025 of Morris High School will hold their commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. today at the Muscogee Dome.- The Morris Board of Education met in a special session recently to review a wide-ra...