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OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
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OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 22, 2023
Chief Prentice to resign mid-February “The current situation is dire.” Those words in a monthly memo and report from Police Chief Joe Prentice to the Okmulgee City Council, describes a situation, that...
Sparkle Spree Prize Winners Drawn
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Sparkle Spree Prize Winners Drawn
December 20, 2023
Diane Taylor was the 2023 Sparkle Spree grand prize winner last Thursday, presented by Okmulgee Main Street, bringing home $500. Other winners included Emily Miller ($250 Main Street Bucks), Julie Col...
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OPS Bond vote set for February
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
Improvement, repairs planned for Harmon Field; new facility at Primary The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education approved a resolution last week for an election on a bond issue that will provide ...
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Bristow man killed in Monday crash
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
A Bristow man is dead following a crash Monday near Beggs. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the collision at 2:11 p.m. Dec. 18, ½ mile west of 110 Rd., which is five miles west of Beggs near the Okmul...
Commissioners discuss county zoning concerns
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Commissioners discuss county zoning concerns
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 20, 2023
Payroll changes discussed The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners announced that there will be a meeting next month to discuss the zoning issues that residents have brought to their attention in re...
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Christmas Dinners to be provided Dec. 23
December 20, 2023
Call by Friday to have meals delivered Okmulgee’s Christmas Dinner will be held Saturday, Dec. 23, with St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gather and 2/5 Food Pantry from Restore Church, who will feed peopl...
Support for Harlan Toy Drive Is Overwhelming
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Support for Harlan Toy Drive Is Overwhelming
December 20, 2023
The 8th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive once again brought out the love from the Okmulgee County area (even beyond) as individuals, organizations, churches and businesses donated thousands of gifts that ...
Victims’ Tree remembers lost lives
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Victims’ Tree remembers lost lives
December 16, 2023
On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments. Each ornament bears the name of a victim whose life was lost to vio...
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Emergency injunction dismissed
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 15, 2023
An emergency injunction filed by the OSDH against the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) was dismissed at a hearing on Wednesday morning. Lawyers for the Oklahoma State Department of H...
OPS board passes bond resolution
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OPS board passes bond resolution
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 15, 2023
National Eclipse Ballooning Project discussed The Okmulgee Public School board of education passed a bond resolution on Tuesday paving the way for a general election on the matter in the coming months...
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Shooting victim found at scene of accident
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 15, 2023
Okmulgee Police and Fire responded to a vehicle crash and fire Wednesday afternoon near 20th and Florida Streets. After pulling the driver from the burning vehicle, it was discovered that the male occ...
Reptile Routine
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Reptile Routine
December 15, 2023
Extending circles of friendships for newly arrived students from abroad proves priceless in time. The practice, when stewarded well, often translates into treasured relationships. It’s been noted that...
Muscogee Nation holds groundbreaking for new Citizens Service Building
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Muscogee Nation holds groundbreaking for new Citizens Service Building
December 15, 2023
Master plan will transform tribal complex PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A project several years in the making has become a reality for the Muscogee Nation. On Wednesday, Principal Chief David Hill, Second ...
OFD Reponds to House Fire
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OFD Reponds to House Fire
December 13, 2023
Members of Okmulgee Fire Department C were busy Friday afternoon with a house fire in the area of 6th and Bryan. Thanks to the alert public, the fire, which is under investigation, was put out quickly...
Toy Drive Continues Through Dec. 16
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Toy Drive Continues Through Dec. 16
December 13, 2023
Harlan Ford is still accepting gifts for their annual Toy Drive and is excited to announce additional places to drop off toys: Mabrey Bank in Okmulgee and Morris and Wonderfully Made Therapy Group in ...
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Sparkle Spree drawing is tomorrow
December 13, 2023
Get those tickets ready for Thursday evening as Okmulgee Main Street will hold the drawing for the 2023 Sparkle Spree. Who will win the $500 cash grand prize? Well, you must be present at 6 p.m. on th...
County employees voice frustration with payroll changes
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County employees voice frustration with payroll changes
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 13, 2023
Zoning issues to be discussed next week After passing a motion last week to move county employees to a bi-weekly payroll schedule, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners received a petition from S...
Community enjoys Festival of Lights
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Community enjoys Festival of Lights
December 13, 2023
Congratulations to this year’s Festival of Lights Parade category winners: • OSUIT AC & Refrigeration - Best Use of Mechanical Movement • Mabrey Bank - Best Use of Costume • Stonebridge Academy - Best...
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Injunction sought against OCCJA
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 13, 2023
OSDH seeks access to facilities, records The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has filed an emergency application for temporary injunction pending a declaratory judgment against the Okmulgee ...
Red Cross seeking volunteers
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Red Cross seeking volunteers
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 9, 2023
Can you help? The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County. Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator for Okmulgee County and is looking ...
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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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