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April 8, 2026
April 8 Topsy Turvey Gathering |

First United Methodist Church, 302 S. Seminole Ave. in Okmulgee, hosts a Topsy Turvey Gathering the second Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. The gathering welcomes all ages, and features free games, food, crafts, fellowship, storytelling and laughter.

OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
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OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
April 8, 2026
Area residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and medical sharps during a special take-back event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at OSUIT. The event will take pla...
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Okmulgee Main Street releases full 2026 calendar
April 8, 2026
A full year of community celebration, engagement and economic vitality is on the horizon as Okmulgee Main Street has released its 2026 calendar of events, offering residents and visitors a wide variet...
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HOROSCOPES
April 8, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are catching a second wind this week that could rival a hurricane. No one can slow you down right now. Channel this energy into a passion project. TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...
Obituaries
Cathy Michelle Starks
April 8, 2026
March 31, 1955 - April 1, 2026 Cathy Michelle Starks (nee Hughes) was born on March 31, 1955, to Harvetta and Charlie Hughes in Los Angeles. Viewing took place Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at McClendon-Win...
Obituaries
Richard Proctor
April 8, 2026
October 27, 1968 - April 3, 2026 Richard Proctor, 57, passed away on April 3, 2026, at his home in Broken Arrow. Born on October 27, 1968, in Tahlequah, Richard was the son of Minnie Proctor. Funeral ...
Obituaries
Chris Alan Dildine
April 8, 2026
September 24, 1962 - April 2, 2026 Chris Alan Dildine, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Okmulgee at the age of 63. He was born September 24...
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Early budget agreement mostly good for state’s children
Columns & Opinion
Early budget agreement mostly good for state’s children
April 8, 2026
Gov. Kevin Stitt and Republican leaders from the state Legislature announced a budget agreement last week. The Fiscal Year 27 (FY27) budget pro‑posal totals $12.8 billion, an increase of 1.52% or near...
Friends are unaware of silent suffering
Columns & Opinion
Friends are unaware of silent suffering
April 8, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have a neurological disorder and can no longer keep up with my friends (who used to be my friends). I don’t explain the prob‑lems I have and why I can’t do the things I used to do unless ...
100 Years Ago (1926)
Columns & Opinion
100 Years Ago (1926)
April 8, 2026
• Okmulgee hosted the state’s poster advertising association for its an‑nual two‑day meeting, with Mayor W.C. McA‑doo offering the wel‑come as delegates gath‑ered at the Episcopal parish house. Speake...
What can we learn from Jesus making breakfast?
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What can we learn from Jesus making breakfast?
April 8, 2026
“If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” says Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.” It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee aft...
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT 
April 8, 2026
Genesis 4:9 - Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” Matthew 22:36-40 - “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?”...
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