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March 6, 2024
The first free Okmulgee Trash-Off Day will be this Saturday, March 9. The event is for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders only. Participants must show a current utility bill and identifi...
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March 6, 2024
Okmulgee Primary School held its Black History Program last Thursday with a special guest, OHS alumni Andrew Lewis, who provided words of encouragement and wisdom to the students. OPS students gave se...
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March 6, 2024
Wildfire safety tips provided by OCEM During their end-of-themonth meeting last Thursday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution regarding the addition of speed signage along a...
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March 6, 2024
Tigers basketball snares school’s first-ever athletic state championship History was made this past Saturday afternoon at the historic Jim Norick State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. The Wilson T...
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March 3, 2024
Korean War vet receives Purple Heart KRIS SADLER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES William Dunlap, a Korean War veteran, was finally honored Saturday, Feb. 17, just days after his 95th birthday. Private First Clas...
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March 2, 2024
Director, board member address issues A local agency is facing what is described as a ‘dire’ situation that could result in the end of assistance that has been available for almost 30 years. The Okmul...
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March 1, 2024
We at the Okmulgee Times are excited to share this year’s Focus magazine, which can be found inside today’s issue. This year’s magazine is titled “A Century and Beyond.” The publication, a joint colla...
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March 1, 2024
The Cold Case Chronicles of Okmulgee County Within the historic tales of Okmulgee County lies a series of stories that have remained untold, unsolved, and unfinished. The Okmulgee Times is proud to pr...
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March 1, 2024
The owner, board members and volunteers for the Landmark for All Generations, LLC thank East Central Electric as they accepted the Operation Round-Up Grant presented by ECE representative Lylah Sparks...
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March 1, 2024
A man who escaped from the Okmulgee County Jail will spend 2 ½ years in prison following his sentencing this week in federal court. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma anno...
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February 29, 2024
Congratulations to Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, Co-Henryettans of the Year, presented by the Henryetta Free-Lance. The duo was honored during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Saturday...
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February 28, 2024
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly announced the Muscogee Nation as its 2024 OkACTE Partners in Progress. With a partnership spanning over three decades, the collaboration between the Musc...
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February 28, 2024
Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary begins Thursday, Feb. 29, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on March 5, election day have the opti...
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February 28, 2024
Opioid funds application process outlined for county In a detailed presentation to the Okmulgee County Commissioners, Terry A. Simonson, Special Council for the Office of the Attorney General, laid ou...
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February 28, 2024
Brooklyn Scott, a member of the Okmulgee FFA program, speaks to attendees at the 6th Annual Okmulgee Ag Booster’s Silent Pie Auction. The event, held last Friday, successfully raised over $6,000 which...
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February 28, 2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District announced sentences this week for several area residents: Federal Firearms Offense Jaylon Christopher Heneha, 26, of Henryetta, was sentenc...
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February 26, 2024
Business makes history as world’s first black-owned Aquamation facility In a monumental leap forward for the funeral services industry, Green Farewells Crematory, located in Las Vegas, Nev., has proud...
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February 24, 2024
Mrs. Shirlanna Harbin’s first grade class at Okmulgee Primary School has enjoyed learning about famous and important people during their Black History Research Projects. This week, they were able to p...
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February 23, 2024
Members of VFW Post 1189 of Okmulgee and Post 539 in Henryetta visited local high schools last week to award the winners of the Voice of Democracy essay contests. Making the presentation were Carol Sm...
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February 23, 2024
The Okmulgee Fire Department has been busy lately with several structure fires, including this one Tuesday evening near Osage and Lafayette Street. OFD “B” battled the blaze, which completely destroye...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...