December 5 GCTC’s ‘A Very Pastel Christmas: Candy Couture Edition’

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December 3, 2025

December 5 GCTC’s ‘A Very Pastel Christmas: Candy Couture Edition’ |

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 12-14 ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Orpheum | Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 and under accompanied by a parent are free.

December 13 Beggs FUMC Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bazaar | Beggs First United Methodist Church, [address], will host a Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission for adults is $8, and children ages 10 and under is $4.

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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’

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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Filing period ends today

By Patrick Ford Editor

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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Fundraiser to support CASA/Safehouse

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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Christmas on the Square arrives

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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OCCJA Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Lunch

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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Commissioners handle brief agenda in weekly session

By Patrick Ford Editor

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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Create holiday memories, not holiday debt

By TRISHA GEDON OSU EXTENSION

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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Faith Equals Obedience

By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT

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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Chamber welcomes Flat Branch Home Loans

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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OFE offers fellowships for educators

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 ...

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What does heaven look like? (Part 2 of 3)

December 3, 2025

“I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!” says Zachary, 9. Deep in our hearts, we know there’s a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a long...