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By DAWN CARTER REPORTER

September 8, 2024

In this edition of Meet Your Officers, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lt. Tim Harkrider, a seasoned officer with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. His journey has been shaped by ...

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Day of Hope on tap as County Fair continues

September 6, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with lots of fun, exhibits and plenty of animals ready for competition. The event continues through Saturday, and visitors are able to enter at 9 a.m. e...

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Keep It Cool

July 5, 2024

I don’t think anyone will disagree with me that it’s just hot right now! July has kicked off and we have already had some 100° days and high humidity just makes it worse. I don’t do well with the heat...

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Beggs faces ‘crisis point’ over wastewater system

By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

April 17, 2026

A growing infrastructure crisis at Beggs’ wastewater treatment plant dominated discussion during the April 13 Beggs Public Works Authority meeting, as officials warned the city faces difficult financi...

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FFA Spring Plant Sale underway

April 17, 2026

Garden lovers and community supporters alike are invited to dig into spring at the Okmulgee FFA’s annual plant sale fundraiser, set for this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The eve...

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OPS board approves contracts, personnel

By Patrick Ford Editor

April 17, 2026

Leadership changes and a full slate of agenda items highlighted the April 14 regular meeting of the Okmulgee Board of Education, held at the Administration Building. The meeting included board reorgan...

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Take-back event supports safe medication disposal

April 17, 2026

A collaborative effort among local agencies brought community members together Wednesday at the OSU Institute of Technology campus, where residents safely disposed of unused and expired medications du...

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Fitness for the Whole Family

April 17, 2026

Families across Okmulgee County are invited to lace up their sneakers, bring their energy and get ready for a day packed with excitement as Healthy Kids Day returns to the YMCA this Saturday. From 9 a...