Laugh, My Friends
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March 13, 2026
Laugh, My Friends

We were in Colorado. We were raising funds so we could go to Brazil as missionaries. The home office of the Missionary Board said we couldn’t go until we had raised support for our first four years there. We were staying in the home of some dear friends that we had first encountered in Kansas several years before.

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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week set April 12-18
March 13, 2026
Residents encouraged to clean up properties, apply for free burn permits and take advantage of community cleanup opportunities. The City of Okmulgee is inviting residents and businesses to help spruce...
Faith, Fellowship and a Message of Hope
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Faith, Fellowship and a Message of Hope
March 13, 2026
More than a hundred young people from across Okmulgee gathered recently for a powerful afternoon of faith, fun and encouragement during the Okmulgee Youth Rally hosted by Restore Church at Dunbar Midd...
Bridging the Gap
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Bridging the Gap
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 13, 2026
Part 1 of 2 - In many rural communities across Oklahoma, finding a job is not always about whether work exists. Sometimes the challenge lies in something less visible, the gap between what employers s...
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Morris City Council hears report on storm siren installation
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
March 13, 2026
According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore, severe weather sirens should be installed in Morris by April 30. Moore updated the Morris City Council on the sirens during th...
American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
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American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...
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Community Garden to hold workday
March 13, 2026
The Okmulgee County Community Garden has planned a workday this Saturday, March 14, for members and friends, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. According to Executive Director Bob Seebeck, ...
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Beaver to speak at Democrats meeting
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Beaver to speak at Democrats meeting
March 13, 2026
Community members will have the opportunity to hear directly from one of the Muscogee Nation’s top leaders later this month as Muscogee Nation Second Chief Del Beaver is scheduled to serve as the feat...
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Legislators provide update at Chamber forum
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 13, 2026
Property taxes, teacher retirement and Oklahoma’s growing budget challenges were among the topics discussed Friday when state lawmakers met with Okmulgee residents during a legislative forum hosted by...
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Free day camp for Beggs youth impacted by tornado
March 13, 2026
In the aftermath of the recent tornado that caused significant damage across the Beggs community and forced school closures, a national nonprofit organization is stepping in to provide support and a s...
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WorkReady Oklahoma Remote-Work Job Fair
March 13, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 12-1 p.m. WorkReady Okmulgee, 100 W. 7th Street The job fair will provide exclusive access to credible remote employers and information about opportunities available to Oklahoma j...
County sales tax income increases
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County sales tax income increases
March 13, 2026
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...
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