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Morris School board updated on award
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Morris School board updated on award
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 11, 2023
Eagle Pride Day moved due to testing During the meeting Monday, Morris Elementary School’s Counselor Kelli Baker and P.E. Teacher Whitney Tucker spoke to the board about the events surrounding the sch...
County church vandalized
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County church vandalized
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
October 11, 2023
Two juvenile suspects arrested in case The vandalism of a county church has led to the arrest of two subjects. On Sept. 21, an Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office deputy responded to the 16300 block N. ...
Deadline nears for Chili Fest entries
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Deadline nears for Chili Fest entries
October 11, 2023
Marketplace vendors also sought The 27th annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Square in downtown Okmulgee, and the deadline is nearing for tho...
Impact Rehab & Wellness finds new home
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Impact Rehab & Wellness finds new home
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 6, 2023
Impact Rehab & Wellness is a small locally owned business since 2018 providing physical and occupational therapy. Kris and Michael Siegenthaler, the owners of Impact Rehab bought the Kunkler Building ...
A POP OF COLOR
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A POP OF COLOR
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
October 6, 2023
An unused alley in downtown is the latest canvas for Okmulgee Main Street’s annual art installation project, which is already drawing rave reviews. Activation “Umbrella Alley” has been on the books fo...
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OSUIT enrollment soars amidst statewide decline
October 6, 2023
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is celebrating a significant increase in student enrollment for the fall 2023 trimester despite the challenges posed by a statewide decline in enrollm...
Preston Drama to perform live at the Orpheum
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Preston Drama to perform live at the Orpheum
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 6, 2023
The Okmulgee Community Theatre is hosting the Preston High School Dram Club this evening for a performance of the one-act play “We are the Sea.” This is the last of two shows which began yesterday at ...
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OJFA suspended from football league
By PATRICK FORD & JOSHUA JACKSON OKMULGEE TIMES 
October 6, 2023
Player age, grade-level issues mar possible perfect season The Okmulgee Junior Football Association, coordinated by Collis Jones, received notice last week that all teams had been suspended from their...
FUMC Bean Dinners Underway
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FUMC Bean Dinners Underway
October 6, 2023
Join the UMM (United Methodist Men) for Bean Supper every Tuesday in October from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Adults cost $7, and kids 12 and under eat free. The dinner is held inside the Rowe Family ...
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Three file for Morris Mayor
October 6, 2023
The filing period for the Mayor position for the City of Morris ended Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. Candidates filing for Mayor were: • Joe Berryhill • Greg Foreman • Nicholas Jindra The Special Election will be h...
OCSO make arrests in church vandalism incident
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OCSO make arrests in church vandalism incident
October 5, 2023
Smokey Patchin #502 Undersheriff, Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office On September 21, 2023 at approximately 1138 hours, OCSO Deputy Smalley responded to 16316 North 346 Road on a report that the Eram Ba...
OPD seeking missing person
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OPD seeking missing person
October 5, 2023
The Okmulgee Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in regards to a missing person case. Jordan Canfield, a 33-year-old female, was reported missing Sept. 28. She was last seen around...
Okmulgee Homecoming Festivities Held
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Okmulgee Homecoming Festivities Held
October 4, 2023
Okmulgee’s Homecoming festivities carried on through Friday night’s high school football game against Westville. Several OHS alumni joined the crowd, some even performing with the marching band. Sadie...
Sadie Cloud Crowned Okmulgee Homecoming Queen
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Sadie Cloud Crowned Okmulgee Homecoming Queen
October 4, 2023
Okmulgee High School senior Sadie Cloud, representing the Wrestling program, was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday evening at Harmon Field. Her escort was Josiah Harrison. See additional photos from the...
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FEMA to hold nationwide alert tests today
October 4, 2023
Messages to be sent to all TVs, radios and cell phones FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wi...
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County faces budget concerns
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 4, 2023
Internet upgrades proposed at fairgrounds The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their end-of-the-month meeting on Friday, during which they discussed concerns regarding the budget for FY ...
Collection Drive Aiding Therapy Dog Programs
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Collection Drive Aiding Therapy Dog Programs
October 4, 2023
John Neal Jr. and Scott Cowell of Neal’s Homestore are pictured with some of the treats collected for the area therapy dogs, part of the Okmulgee Times’ and Henryetta Free-Lance’s Give a Dog a Bone co...
Annual Grayson Gumbo Festival is Oct. 7
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Annual Grayson Gumbo Festival is Oct. 7
October 4, 2023
It’s Gumbo Time! Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Festival this Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning at 11 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundrai...
Luv Ford, area newspapers team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Luv Ford, area newspapers team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 30, 2023
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign to increase awareness and to promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer...
How Sheltering Works and the Financing of It All
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How Sheltering Works and the Financing of It All
September 30, 2023
OCHS director shares information on agency In Nov. 2015, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter found itself with a compound problem and a victim of circumstance. With the resignation of the director ea...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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