Obituaries
April 8, 2026
Chris Alan Dildine

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, 1962, in Pawhuska to Melvin Ray Dildine and Frances Irene (Forrest) Dildine.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Salt Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Clint Sinclair officiating.

Services under direction and care of Integrity Funeral Service.

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Chlorine system failure prompts boil advisory
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Editor’s Note: Please refer to the City of Okmulgee website at www. okmugeeonline.com and the Okmulgee City Hall Facebook page for questions and updates related to this matter. Citizens are also encou...
GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
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GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
April 8, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honorees ahead of a districtwide banquet - celebrating their achievements. The banquet...
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Candidate filing ends
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Following the candidate filing period last week, elections are ahead for Okmulgee County Commissioner in District 1 and 3. Leading the slate of filings are two countywide offices that drew no opponent...
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Mon...
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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Legislative forum held
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
April 8, 2026
Local residents gathered at Mabrey Bank on April 3 to hear updates from state legislators on the progress of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session. Topics included the state budget, Medicaid funding c...
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Schools warn of risks of ‘Senior Assassin’ game
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
As graduation season approaches, a long-standing senior tradition is once again drawing attention - not for its fun, but for its potential dangers. Known as “Senior Assassin,” the game has been popula...
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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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April 8 Topsy Turvey Gathering |
April 8, 2026
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 game...
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