Free Christmas dinners to be delivered to Okmulgee families

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December 10, 2025

Okmulgee is set to receive a boost of holiday cheer as St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gather and the 2/5 Food Pantry of Restore Church team up to host a free Christmas dinner for families in need. The event, titled Okmulgee’s Christmas Dinner, is focused on delivering homemade-style meals directly to residents on Saturday, Dec. 20.

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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes

By Patrick Ford Editor

January 30, 2026

As the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...

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Good News for Local Schools

By Patrick Ford Editor

January 30, 2026

A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated. According to a memorandum released by the Oklaho...

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OSU Extension welcomes educators

January 30, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...

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Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities

By DAWN CARTER REPORTER

January 30, 2026

When people think about filmmaking, they often picture big cities, sound stages and distant studios. But in recent years, Okmulgee has quietly been building something different, a reputation as a plac...

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MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation

January 30, 2026

A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the Univ...

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OCEM Storm Spotter Training is tomorrow

January 30, 2026

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

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Sponsors sought for OSDE

January 30, 2026

Sponsoring organizations for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include p...

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Beggs Alumni Association accepting scholarship apps from BHS seniors

January 30, 2026

The Beggs Alumni Association has officially opened applications for its 2026 Alumni Scholarship, a long‑standing tradition aimed at supporting Beggs High School seniors as they take their next steps i...

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January 31 Storm Spotter Training |

January 30, 2026

OCEM will host Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. at GCTC, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The free event will cover how to identify key features of severe storms.

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Brushes, Bonding and a Big Cause

January 30, 2026

A fun, family-friendly paint party is coming to Okmulgee next month, bringing creativity, community and a good cause together under one roof. Gallup’s Goodies, God’s Glory and TAOO’s Leadership Squad ...

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OC Sharks Prepare for Cupcake Wars

January 30, 2026

4-H Youth Development Educators recently joined the OC Sharks at one of their meetings at First Baptist Church to help the group prepare for the upcoming Cupcake Wars set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the ...