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January 24, 2025

In the summer of 2023, Bro. Richard, my Spanish dorm roommate from Bible College (42 years ago) and closest friend, was spending the weekend in our home along with his wife, Elizabeth. He was on schedule, as he always is when present, to preach the morning Bible message.

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OFD Stops Fire at Okmulgee Primary

February 12, 2025

Okmulgee Fire Department’s B Shift responded swiftly to a fire at a prefab building next to Okmulgee Primary School over the weekend, preventing the flames from spreading to the breezeway of the main ...

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Chamber welcomes members

February 12, 2025

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is kicking off 2025 with exciting updates, welcoming new businesses to its growing network and offering valuable events for local professionals. Chamber Director Sarah...

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Tickets on Sale for Landmark Fundraiser

February 12, 2025

Mark your calendars and join members of the Landmark For All Generations, Inc. board on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Elks Lodge for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Get your advanced tickets for $8 from any ...

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‘Raise the Hut’

February 12, 2025

A community gathering filled with delicious soul food, important conversations and local entertainment is set for Friday, Feb. 28, from 4-7 p.m.The “Raise the Hut” Restoration Committee is hosting a S...

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Last week to request absentee ballots for March 4 election

February 12, 2025

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17.According to Okmulgee County Election B...

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Preston girls celebrate Galentine’s Day with food, flowers, friendship

February 12, 2025

The spirit of friendship bloomed this past Sunday as six young women from Preston gathered to celebrate an afternoon of fun, food and creative expression. Dubbed a “Galentine’s” celebration, the event...

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Okmulgee Main Street to host ‘Tools For Your Business’ Feb. 27

February 12, 2025

Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Okmulgee and surrounding areas are invited to attend Tools For Your Business, a comprehensive event designed to equip local businesses with the tools, resour...

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Sales tax income down from last year

February 12, 2025

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from December business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

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Landmark Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is Monday

February 12, 2025

The public is invited to a Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge.The event, now in it’s second year, hosted by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., will...

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February 13 Fostering Hope Training |

February 12, 2025

Fostering Hope Training will take place Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. Therapist Krystal Lujan, LPC, from The You Place in Beggs will be guest speaker. CE’s will be given from a unit of study titled “Be...

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City closings announced

February 12, 2025

All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of President’s Day. Emergency service operations and police and fire departments will remain operational...