Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots

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June 1, 2025

By DAWN CARTER REPORTER

At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not uncommon to find residents with extraordinary life stories tucked into their everyday conversations. But few bring history, heart and humor together quite like Helen Smith, a proud Henryetta native whose life journey has stretched across states, seasons and soulful memories - always rooted in the firm foundation of faith and family.

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Beggs City Council holds June meeting

June 14, 2025

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMESThe Beggs City Council, under the leadership of newly elected Mayor Roger Merrill, continued its efforts to promote transparency and address pressing issues surr...

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Beggs celebrates 125th anniversary

June 13, 2025

The town of Beggs is preparing for a high-energy weekend packed with small-town charm and family excitement as it celebrates its 125th birthday in style with the return of Beggs Frontier Day tomorrow,...

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Support Local, Eat Fresh

June 13, 2025

There’s no better way to savor the start of summer than by shopping local - and across Okmulgee County, farmers markets and flea markets are in full swing, offering fresh produce, homemade goods, arti...

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Humane Society to break ground on new adoption center Monday

June 13, 2025

Okmulgee County Humane Society will break ground on its state-of-the-art pet adoption center and launch a bold new identity - OKCO Humane Society.Community members, leadership, media and supporters ar...

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LeBlanc featured at Oklahoma Hall of Fame

June 13, 2025

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord- Pickens Museum is honoring one of the state’s most celebrated rodeo champions with a dynamic new exhibit, “Picture Yourself Presents: Clarence LeBlanc, An Okl...

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Press Association presents awards at annual convention

June 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times earned 1st Place in Sales Promotion, 2nd Place in Layout and Design and 3rd Place in advertising.- The Oklahoma Press Association presented its Better Newspaper Conte...

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Community Garden schedules bi-annual meeting June 26

June 13, 2025

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee County Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m., according to Ann Alexand...

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A Life of Song, Service and Faith

June 13, 2025

At nearly 92 years young, Adonna Shelton’s story is one stitched with harmony, care and a quiet strength that has touched lives across Okmulgee County. From singing in a beloved church trio to serving...

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Henryetta Calvary Baptist to provide summer meals for kids

June 13, 2025

This summer, Calvary Baptist Church will provide free meals for kids with its Come Unto Me program each Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon through Aug. 8 at the church, located at 112 W. Gentry St. in Hen...

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Commissioners approve budget transfers, road updates and opioid grant plans

June 13, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners convened Monday for its regular meeting, working through a full agenda that included key decisions on budget appropriations, road project funding, con...

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Plan for Level I Trauma Center advances

June 13, 2025

For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark...