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Community Aids Salvaton Army Angel Tree
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Community Aids Salvaton Army Angel Tree
December 18, 2024
Salvation Army board members Carol Smith and Monica Clark are pictured accepting Angel Tree gifts from CP Kelco employee. Above right, Great Plains Coke Plant employees deliver Angel Tree gifts to Car...
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City closings announced
December 18, 2024
All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Emergency service operations, police and fi...
A Vision for Growth & Collaboration
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A Vision for Growth & Collaboration
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 15, 2024
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce has a fresh face at the helm, and she’s bringing a new energy and vision aimed at revitalizing the local business community. Sarah Rhodes, a long-time Okmulgee residen...
Keeping the Memory Alive
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Keeping the Memory Alive
December 13, 2024
On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments, each bearing the name of a victim whose life was lost to violent cr...
ECE welcomes new CEO
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ECE welcomes new CEO
December 13, 2024
Amidst energy regulation and national reliability concerns, East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ECE) secures industry veteran Dwayne Elam as its new CEO. Elam brings 18 years of experien...
OSUIT, Starbucks hold gift wrapping fundraiser
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OSUIT, Starbucks hold gift wrapping fundraiser
December 13, 2024
In the spirit of the season, a small group of OSUIT employees participate each December in some type of giving back to the community event. In the past, this event has included donating non-perishable...
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Beggs Jingle Bells Day, parade planned Saturday
December 13, 2024
For those wanting a little bit of holiday magic in the daytime, Beggs will hold their annual parade Saturday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to enter should email atchamber23@gmail.com to sign up and for inf...
Victory Royale
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Victory Royale
By STACEY HORTON BEGGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
December 11, 2024
Beggs Middle School brought home a State Championship this weekend, and it may surprise you to learn it wasn’t in football or basketball. Four young men, all 7th-grade students at BMS, were honored as...
Santa Arrives During Christmas Parade
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Santa Arrives During Christmas Parade
December 11, 2024
Santa and a few helpers are shown last week at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangled Christmas,” showcased an encha...
Okmulgee Community Theatre to hold Christmas Show
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Okmulgee Community Theatre to hold Christmas Show
December 11, 2024
Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. According to Faye Tipton, the event will feature Christmas carols performed by Nicole Raines on the baby grand pia...
Winner, Winner!
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Winner, Winner!
December 11, 2024
Congratulations to Scott Forsythe, the winner of Okmulgee Main Street first Sparkle Spree 2024 raffle drawing. Thank you for shopping at Neal’s Homestore and supporting the area’s incredible small bus...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By From Struggle to Service 
December 8, 2024
DAWN CARTER REPORTER Behind the uniform, Lieutenant Dennis Cheary is a man with a story as multifaceted as the community he serves. Lieutenant Dennis Cheary’s story is one of transformation. From a tr...
Christmas parades on tap this weekend
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Christmas parades on tap this weekend
December 6, 2024
Kicking off the holiday season last night was the annual Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade, which drew hundreds of people to downtown Okmulgee. This weekend, be sure to check out some of the other ev...
ChallengeIssued!
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ChallengeIssued!
December 6, 2024
As the holiday season is in full swing, donations are being accepted by the Salvation Army and local citizens have been spending their spare times ringing the bells and helping fill the kettle at the ...
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Wrestling tournament underway
December 6, 2024
Brock Gymnasium on the campus of Okmulgee High School will very busy today and tomorrow as athletes from around the area will compete in the annual Gary McKee Okmulgee Bulldog Classic Wrestling Tourna...
Twin Hills 4-H Collects Socks
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Twin Hills 4-H Collects Socks
December 6, 2024
The Twin Hills 4-H Club recently collected over 200 pairs of socks for local Angel Tree gifts and to be used throughout the year for those in need. Pictured are Gabe and Dane Bonebrake, Liam Loghry, C...
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Commissioner post draws 4 candidates
December 6, 2024
The filing period for school, city, and county posts concluded Wednesday, with multiple candidates stepping forward to serve their communities. The District 1 County Commissioner post drew four candid...
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Man faces drug charges after arrest
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 6, 2024
A local man is facing drug charges after being arrested at a local casino in late November. According to the court document obtained, Terry Nuckolls was detained on Nov. 28 at the One Fire Casino afte...
‘Star Spangled Christmas’ Parade is Thursday
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‘Star Spangled Christmas’ Parade is Thursday
December 4, 2024
Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, which will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangle...
County extends tax deadline
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County extends tax deadline
December 4, 2024
The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the deadline for first-half 2024 property tax payments to Jan. 10, 2025. Second-half payments remain due by March 31, 2025. Property tax statements ...
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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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