Donations Aid Salvation Army
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December 24, 2025
Donations Aid Salvation Army

Today is the final day for the fundraising drive for the Salvation Army. Two representatives from Lend Nation Loan Company are pictured ringing the bells. Donations continue to come, as Richard Boone (left) of Boone Home Renovations LLC, and his brother in law Wade Campbell are pictured loading Angel Tree Gifts for distribution. Representatives from One Fire Casino are shown delivering food donations for the Salvation Army Food Pantry. No matter the time of year, food donations are always accept for those in need at the SA Pantry.

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Commissioners address road bids, surplus property
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday and approved several bids and surplus lists. Among the early items of business were officers’ reports, blanket purc...
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Holiday closures announced
December 24, 2025
The City of Okmulgee has announced closings for the upcoming holidays. City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, in observance of Christmas. Emergen...
Legendary Coach Shares Memories
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Legendary Coach Shares Memories
December 24, 2025
Hall of Fame Coach Dan Sulivant, who piloted the 1975 Okmulgee Bulldogs to a Class 3A State Championship, stopped by the Times to visit with Editor Patrick Ford this week. Friday, Dec. 5, was the 50th...
Oklahoma’s campaign finance database is back online
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By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH 
December 24, 2025
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to restore public access to the state’s online campaign finance database and seek legal action against a software developer that failed to de...
OFD Puts Down Grass Fire
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OFD Puts Down Grass Fire
December 24, 2025
The Okmulgee Fire Department worked quickly Saturday morning to extinguish a grass fire that spread quickly in the 1400 block of E. Randolph Street. The fire from a grill caught grass on fire and spre...
Inside a High School Project Tackling Homelessness
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By JAKE RAMSEY OKLAHOMA WATCH 
December 24, 2025
Years ago, Reese Hundley learned firsthand what it felt like to be homeless. After finding black mold in his rental property, Hundley packed up and left the property with his wife and their child. Dur...
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December 24, 2025
VFW Post 1189 meets the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. The Auxiliary also meets at 11 a.m. Other events include pool tournaments ($10 entry fee) on Frida...
Patrons Bank named Top Workplace
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Patrons Bank named Top Workplace
December 24, 2025
Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025honorbyThe Oklahoman for a third year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by ...
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December 24, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 If you are feeling half-hearted about what you are working on, then put it off for a little bit and focus on something more interesting this week, Aries. You can use the rest. TA...
Origins of a Holiday Hit
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hen it comes to Christmas songs, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” stands out with its catchy tune and humorous, albeit dark, storyline. Since its debut, the song has amused and bewildered listener...
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