Hwy 75 improvements on the horizon
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January 2, 2026
Hwy 75 improvements on the horizon
By Patrick Ford Editor

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is moving forward with plans for a major improvement project along US-75 in Okmulgee, a heavily traveled corridor that officials say has reached the end of its service life and no longer meets modern safety and accessibility standards.

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‘26 Sanitation schedule released
January 2, 2026
The City of Okmulgee has released its official 2026 Sanitation Trash Removal Schedule, outlining holiday observances and route adjustments that will affect both residential Polycart customers and comm...
USPS rule change planned
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USPS rule change planned
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 2, 2026
The United States Postal Service is heading into 2026 with a significant operational change that could affect millions of Americans who rely on the mail for time-sensitive documents-from mail-in ballo...
Storm Spotter Training set
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Storm Spotter Training set
January 2, 2026
Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to take part in an upcoming Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partner...
Too Little, Too Late, Too Weak
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Too Little, Too Late, Too Weak
By OKLAHOMA WATCH 
January 2, 2026
The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced a package of preliminary legislative proposals that fail to directly address skyrocketing premiums and suggest measures that would make it more difficult fo...
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LIHEAP applications open Jan. 6
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Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) will begin accepting online applications, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded progra...
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