Columns & Opinion
August 13, 2025
A Special Edition for Special People
If you’re right-handed and you’ve made it to this page, you’re surely wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into.
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December 4, 2025
The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...
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December 3, 2025
The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...
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December 3, 2025
As the community gathers in downtown Okmulgee to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square, a delicious chili dinner fundraiser to benefit CASA...
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December 3, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...
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December 3, 2025
The OCCJA held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch last week, providing a slice of holiday warmth to the incarcerated. See the related story and additional photos on page A8.
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December 3, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday, addressing a slate of routine items ranging from officers’ reports to utility permits, employee forms and blanket ...
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December 3, 2025
The holiday season can add stress to a household budget that may already be stretched thin. However, with careful planning and thoughtful spending, families can create lasting memories without breakin...
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December 3, 2025
Green Country Technology Center will hold ‘A Very Pastel Christmas Edition’ Friday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the GCTC Seminar Center. The event is free and open to the public. December 12-1...
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December 3, 2025
Isaiah 7:9b - If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. Cherrypicking from scripture is often dangerous because we take things out of context, but these few words scream not o...
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December 3, 2025
Flat Branch Home Loans is excited to announce the opening of its newest branch office in Okmulgee, located at 115 N. Morton Avenue, Ste 1. This expansion reflects the company’s continued growth throug...
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December 3, 2025
Oklahoma 5th and 8th grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in summer 2026. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence ...