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Converstion with candidates is Monday
January 26, 2024
Candidates for Okmulgee City Council Ward 4 will answer submitted questions in a live streamed event Monday evening on the Okmulgee Times Facebook page. Candidates vying for this important role are Ch...
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Commissioners meet after icy weekend
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 26, 2024
Following another round of inclement weather, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners were back to business as usual on Wednesday morning. Commissioner Erik Zoellner opened Wednesday’s meeting with...
Beggs faces more water issues
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Beggs faces more water issues
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 26, 2024
City council representatives hear from frustrated citizens The Beggs Public Works Authority held an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to address residents’ concerns regarding the city’s water system ...
Community thanked for aiding county warming center
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Community thanked for aiding county warming center
January 26, 2024
How combined efforts benefitted those in need In anticipation of extreme frigid weather forecast for the area, Reverend Sheri Lashley of First United Methodist Church and Rose Lynch, Chair of the Okmu...
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Okmulgee resident sentenced
January 24, 2024
An Okmulgee man was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in a case of eluding a peace officer. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Clinton Randa...
Harding named as new EODD Executive Director
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Harding named as new EODD Executive Director
January 24, 2024
Scott Harding was named Executive Director of Eastern Oklahoma Development District effective Jan. 1. Harding began his career at EODD as a Longterm Care Ombudsman in 2012 and was promoted within the ...
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Beggs water woes continue
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 24, 2024
Emergency meeting called The extremely cold temperatures have once again caused issues and major leaks in the City of Beggs, causing headaches not only for residents without water, but for city worker...
Icy conditions impact county
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Icy conditions impact county
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 24, 2024
Freezing rain that moved into the area on Sunday evening led to closing or delayed opening of many businesses, school districts shifted to distance learning and many events were cancelled. The ice cau...
Remains of missing man found
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Remains of missing man found
January 24, 2024
The remains of a man reported missing since Jan. 11 has been discovered, according to the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office. According to Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, the OCSO responded on Jan. 19 aro...
Okmulgee Main Street Director announces resignation
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Okmulgee Main Street Director announces resignation
January 24, 2024
Sumner has led organization since 2014 Heather Sumner, a dedicated leader and advocate for community revitalization, has announced her resignation as Director of Okmulgee Main Street. Born in Guthrie,...
A Chilling Discussion
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A Chilling Discussion
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 20, 2024
City talks cold weather prep; warming station to remain open through Saturday A discussion about emergency preparedness, particularly in cold weather conditions, dominated the majority of Tuesday’s Ok...
Planning Ahead
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Planning Ahead
By KEIRA SWAYZE OKMULGEE FFA REPORTER 
January 19, 2024
Okmulgee FFA Officers plan spring semester Like many who start new habits for New Year Resolutions, members of Okmulgee FFA Chapter Officer Teams met on Jan. 4 to plan FFA events for the spring semest...
Car Overturns in Creek
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Car Overturns in Creek
January 19, 2024
The Okmulgee Fire Department (C Shift), Police Department, Okmulgee County EMS and Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police responded this week to a report of a vehicle overturned in the Okmulgee Creek, just...
State Bound!
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State Bound!
January 19, 2024
Congratulations to the Preston High School Academic Team (above), led by Jon Robertson, and the Morris High School Academic Team (below), under the leadership of Jeremy Avery, as both teams won their ...
Ready for Business
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Ready for Business
January 17, 2024
Workers from Okmulgee County District 2 were busy in the cold weather Tuesday morning clearing the parking area in front of the Okmulgee County Courthouse as it opened for business. Monday was a holid...
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Commissioners meet after MLK holiday
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 17, 2024
Warming station efforts discussed After a cold holiday weekend, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened to conduct county business Tuesday morning. They began by approving a drug enforceme...
A Deep Freeze
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A Deep Freeze
January 17, 2024
Okmulgee County has seen record-setting cold temperatures the last few days, with snow blanketing the area, and practically shutting down area businesses and schools. It was quiet in downtown Okmulgee...
Masonic Lodge to host benefit bean dinner Jan. 22
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Masonic Lodge to host benefit bean dinner Jan. 22
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
A fundraiser to assist a program that has provided food for children for over 15 years is planned next Monday. Food for Children operates in Okmulgee and provides a weekly bag of non-perishable food t...
Warming shelter aids county residents
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Warming shelter aids county residents
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
Cold weather doesn’t dampen community spirit An Arctic front that blasted the area over the last few days is slowly exiting the region as county residents look forward to warmer temperatures in the up...
City shares cold weather tips
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City shares cold weather tips
January 12, 2024
Protect water lines from freezing Dangerous low temperatures will be coming to Okmulgee over the next few nights. Below are some tips to help your water lines weather the cold. • Water pipes are at ri...
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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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