‘Reunited, and It Feels So Good’
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February 20, 2026
‘Reunited, and It Feels So Good’
By Patrick Ford Editor

There are moments in a community’s history when time seems to stand still - when decades fade away and the bonds formed in youth return with the same warmth and pride as the day they were created. Tuesday evening inside Okmulgee City Hall was one of those moments.

Commissioners honored at OEMA Conference
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Commissioners honored at OEMA Conference
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
Okmulgee County officials received statewide recognition this week during the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (OEMA) Conference Awards Luncheon in Oklahoma City, where the Okmulgee County Bo...
City Council honors coaching legacy
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City Council honors coaching legacy
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 20, 2026
The Okmulgee City Council opened its regular session Tuesday evening, with an invocation led by Rev. Dale Fillmore of New Day Church, who prayed for wisdom, compassion and courage as city leaders carr...
Legislators speak at Forum
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Legislators speak at Forum
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 20, 2026
Local business leaders and residents gathered the first Friday in February for the Chamber of Commerce legislative update, where Representative Scott Fetgatter and Senator Bryan Logan provided a candi...
HHS Athlete Honored
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HHS Athlete Honored
February 20, 2026
Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently traveled to Henryetta High School to congratulate Aubrey Taylor on being recognized as Athlete of the Week. Be sure to check each Friday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times...
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Two arrested in multi-jurisdiction burglary attempt
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
A coordinated response between local law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of two suspects early Wednesday morning following reported burglary activity within both the City of Okmulgee and s...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
February 20, 2026
• Mayor W. C. McAdoo received a historic bronze souvenir from S. F. Banks of the local J. C. Penney store. The medal was cast from metal salvaged off the Battleship Oregon, long known as the “Bulldog ...
Woman finds herself drawn to her stalker
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Woman finds herself drawn to her stalker
February 20, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have never been married. I have had many relationships (some good, some bad). Although in the past I experienced heartbreaks, I am now open to meeting someone new. I recently en...
Pushed into It
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Pushed into It
February 20, 2026
It was the time of the school year when elections were held for school student offices. Jon had been absent. I don’t remember what the ailment was, but he missed a couple of weeks of school. Therefore...
Experiment
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Experiment
February 20, 2026
A couple of friends Mike and Matt ignited in a handful of guys an appetite for adopting solitude and silence. We found these to be treasured elements in our apprenticing pilgrimage. We have since glea...
Federal healthcare windfall meets fiscal warnings
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Federal healthcare windfall meets fiscal warnings
By PAUL MONIES OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 20, 2026
What the federal government giveth, it also taketh away. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt alluded to that new reality in his Feb. 2 state of the state speech, imploring legislators to rein in spending amid f...
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