Take a Moment – Get Lost in a Good Book
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March 6, 2026
Take a Moment – Get Lost in a Good Book

Each year around this time, schools across the country celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, a joyful reminder of the importance of reading. Classrooms fill with colorful hats, rhyming stories and the whimsical words of Theodor Seuss Geisel that have sparked imaginations for generations.

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Okmulgeean sentenced in armed robbery case
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 6, 2026
Two Okmulgee County residents appeared recently in federal court in Muskogee in unrelated criminal cases involving threatening communications and armed robbery, according to announcements from the Uni...
Major safety upgrade coming to US-75, Preston Road intersection
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Major safety upgrade coming to US-75, Preston Road intersection
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 6, 2026
Drivers traveling along US-75 near Preston in Okmulgee County will soon see major changes as a long-anticipated highway improvement project begins taking shape. The Oklahoma Department of Transportati...
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Loyalty Day celebration planned
March 6, 2026
Local artisans, businesses, organizations and community groups are being invited to take part in an exciting community celebration this spring as the Veterans of Foreign Wars prepares to host the VFW ...
Joann Patrick celebrates 100th birthday
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Joann Patrick celebrates 100th birthday
March 6, 2026
Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...
Shark Shiver is Saturday
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Shark Shiver is Saturday
March 6, 2026
The Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association (OCSAA) will hold its annual Shark Shiver fundraiser this Saturday. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S....
Extension recognizes 4-H members who made premium sale
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Extension recognizes 4-H members who made premium sale
By ELLA COX OSU EXTENSION 
March 6, 2026
Okmulgee County 4-H members recently showed their hard work and dedication at both the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show and the Muskogee Regional Livestock Show. These events represent months of ...
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March 6 Legislative Forum |
March 6, 2026
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum Friday, March 6, at 8 a.m. at the Mabrey Bank Meeting Room, 111 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The Knights of Columbus Council 2494 will hold...
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Lions Club gears up for annual Pancake Day fundraiser
March 6, 2026
The community is invited to mark their calendars for the Okmulgee Lions Pancake Day, a long-standing tradition and key fundraiser for the local Lions Club. The event is set to take place Tuesday, Marc...
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March 6, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your natural charisma is at an all-time high right now. A bold idea you’ve been sitting on finally gets the green light. Put your plan into action this week. TAURUS – Apr ...
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