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YMCA pool opens Tuesday
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YMCA pool opens Tuesday
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 26, 2023
The Okmulgee Family YMCA is excited to announce the opening of the pool for the 2023 summer season. Thanks to a generous gift from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation of $500,000, the Y will continue to...
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Facility Usage Policy to be addressed at special session
May 26, 2023
Okmulgee School board to meet Tuesday The Okmulgee Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 8th and Muskogee. During the session, the...
Local libraries all set for summer reading
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Local libraries all set for summer reading
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 26, 2023
With the school year coming to an end, libraries around the county are preparing their summer reading initiatives. Here are some of the fun activities planned for the coming months: Okmulgee Public Li...
Processing Life Through Grief
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Processing Life Through Grief
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
May 26, 2023
Katina Holland shares 12-year journey Death is a natural part of life, but it can be one of the hardest experiences to walk through. Losing someone we love can feel like the world has come crashing do...
Memorial Day Service planned Monday
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Memorial Day Service planned Monday
May 26, 2023
Begins 11 a.m. at Okmulgee Cemetery A Memorial Day Service will be held Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Circle of Okmulgee Cemetery. Preparations for the event and honoring deceased veteran...
FFA honors supporters with Honorary Degrees
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FFA honors supporters with Honorary Degrees
May 24, 2023
The Okmulgee FFA recognized four individuals who have gone above and beyond in helping the program thrive and succeed as they received the Honorary Chapter FFA Degree during the Okmulgee FFA Chapter B...
“The Lunch Ladies” Return
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“The Lunch Ladies” Return
May 24, 2023
The Okmulgee Summer Meals Program began Monday, for all children 1-18 years of age, to be able to receive free lunch. Pictured are Kersten Brown, Margaret Payne, Nikki Potts and Kallie Rodgers at Okmu...
Pilkington Family establishes FFA Foundation permanent trust
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Pilkington Family establishes FFA Foundation permanent trust
By KALI PEREZ OKMULGEE FFA REPORTER 
May 24, 2023
During the recent 97th annual Oklahoma FFA State Convention in Tulsa last month, Lane and Shay Pilkington were recognized for establishing a permanent trust within the Oklahoma FFA Foundation. The fou...
City-Wide Garage Sale is June 1-4
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City-Wide Garage Sale is June 1-4
May 24, 2023
It’s time to clear out the clutter and even make some cash as the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale returns in June. The garage sale will be held June 1-4. No permit is needed as the City of Okmulgee is ...
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Open records request process changes OK’d
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 24, 2023
911 dispatchers request transfer of benefits The county commissioners met for their regular scheduled meeting Monday, during which they heard from OCCJA Executive Director Shannon Clark about the tran...
Okmulgee FFA honors outstanding members, supporters
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Okmulgee FFA honors outstanding members, supporters
May 24, 2023
The Okmulgee FFA program held their Achievement Banquet May 12 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Outstanding FFA members and community supporters were recognized during the event. Special thanks to ...
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Warrants reveal more details in tragic killings
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
May 19, 2023
Additional details about Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for killing six people near Henryetta, were revealed this week. A search warrant stated that the OSBI investigator was informed of a conver...
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Summer meal program announced
May 19, 2023
Free lunch distribution planned at two locations Children in the Okmulgee area will be able to receive free lunch this summer at two locations. The Okmulgee Summer Meals Program will begin on Monday f...
One More Day
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One More Day
May 19, 2023
Tomorrow evening closes the chapter for the Okmulgee High School Class of 2023, as graduation ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m. at historic Harmon Field. The seniors will take their final walk and celeb...
Beggs Movies on Main returns
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Beggs Movies on Main returns
May 19, 2023
Free event begins Saturday Movies on Main returns this weekend to Beggs, with an exciting lineup of free movies for the community. Last year, Summer Lamborn of Kanokie Coffehouse had the west wall of ...
Safe Harbor continues work of protecting the innocent
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Safe Harbor continues work of protecting the innocent
May 19, 2023
Lions host representatives during weekly meeting When I read or hear the words “Safe Harbor,” it conjures up thoughts of safety or a refuge, keeping one safe from the rocky shores of life and living’s...
Additives
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Additives
May 19, 2023
Our petroleum scholar went to work hammering out his PhD dissertation. Its premise centered on the task of increasing smoother, more efficient liquid flow through the interior chambers of miles and mi...
Living Proof
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Living Proof
May 19, 2023
My wife inherited a youth choir. It was started by a member of our church, but when his job took him to another city, the choir needed a new leader. My wife was asked to take it over and she agreed to...
New Okmulgee City Manager named
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New Okmulgee City Manager named
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 19, 2023
Increases to commercial, rural water rates approved The Okmulgee City Council met for their regular monthly session Tuesday, as they named a new city manager and approved commercial water rate increas...
Unity Club to hold Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Friday
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Unity Club to hold Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Friday
May 17, 2023
The Unity Club will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S. Mission in Okmulgee. Tickets are available in advance for $10 or at ...
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EF-3 tornado leaves heartbreak in Beggs
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EF-3 tornado leaves heartbreak in Beggs
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 11, 2026
In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the commun...
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Voter registration deadline is Friday for April 7 elections
March 11, 2026
Friday, March 13, is the last day for eligible residents to apply for voter registration to vote in the April 7 elections. The April election is a multi-entity election, including the following: • Hen...
Rep. Fetgatter to not seek reelection
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Rep. Fetgatter to not seek reelection
March 11, 2026
House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term. First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter wil...
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County approves routine business
March 11, 2026
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning, March 9, for their regular weekly meeting at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving a series of routine administrative items wh...
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March 11, 2026
Cowboy Chef’s Table returns for 2026, featuring Chefs Joel Bein and Amanda Simcoe of The Meat and Cheese Show. The event will take place Thursday, Marcy 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1801 E. 4th S...
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