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10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
June 2, 2023
KOKL held a Spring Fling event in the square in downtown Okmulgee. GCTC celebrated its pre-nursing instructor Tiffany Robertson. She served as a contributing author for Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher in w...
Training Them Up
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Training Them Up
June 2, 2023
I was depressed. I was away at college: 2100 miles away. It was tax time and I had no idea what I was, or should be doing. My dad was a great dad, except in this one area. His only instruction to me a...
Colleague notes what is really going on at work
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Colleague notes what is really going on at work
June 2, 2023
DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who he’s been w...
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
Columns & Opinion
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
June 2, 2023
And Why You Should Read More Oliver Sacks “If a man has lost a leg or an eye, he knows he has lost a leg or an eye; but if he has lost a self - himself - he cannot know it, because he is no longer the...
Thirst-Quenching
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Thirst-Quenching
June 2, 2023
“When I grow up, I wanna be like_____ !” What gives rise to this sentiment that now and then one can hear spoken by even grown-up adults, an inner hope to become a better whomever? The individual disc...
10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
May 31, 2023
Golden Pony was holding a concert package giveaway to go see Kenny Chesney in Atlanta, Georgia. A man died after his tractor flipped over on him while he was working to pull a stuck vehicle out of the...
Budget Agreements for Both the State and Nation
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Budget Agreements for Both the State and Nation
May 31, 2023
Budgets have dominated the political landscape, both at the state and federal levels, over the past week. Whether it be state or federal budgets, with bipartisan haggling or in Oklahoma’s case wrangli...
Bridesmaid’s pregnancy adds new stress to wedding plans
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Bridesmaid’s pregnancy adds new stress to wedding plans
May 31, 2023
DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she’s pregnant with her second child and due a wee...
Savory Sausage
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Savory Sausage
May 26, 2023
Monday is Memorial Day. This is an American holiday initiated to stop and honor our fallen soldiers. There are cities in every state that hold Memorial Day parades and events and include different vet...
A Family of Words
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A Family of Words
May 26, 2023
Closing my eyes, the simple, melodic sounds of kindergarten voices waft in from a season of long ago. Then, from a handful of early lyrics - probably the earliest my aging brain can reconstruct - I ca...
10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
May 26, 2023
American Red Cross shelters after the Moore tornado. Over 30 students and faculty also participated in the collection of goods that were sent to the victims. The Orpheum was showing “Epic” and “Man of...
Columns & Opinion
OYP thanks community for support
By Okmulgee Young Professionals 
May 26, 2023
Dear Okmulgee Community, We hope this post finds you still buzzing with the excitement of our 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party in Okmulgee! We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratit...
Jilted wife hesitant to give second chance
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Jilted wife hesitant to give second chance
May 26, 2023
DEAR ABBY: I married a recovering addict, and for years he did great. We made a lovely home and family together. Then, one of my husband’s drug buddies (a woman) resurfaced. My husband had an affair, ...
Misunderstood
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Misunderstood
May 26, 2023
While we were living in South Bend, IN, I was part of a service club, just like I am here in Okmulgee. As is the custom with many service clubs, we had guest speakers. These speakers would inform us o...
10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
May 24, 2023
The Orpheum was playing “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” which was a big hit, and “Epic.” Okmulgee was hosting their 2nd annual Hawaiian Luau in conjunction with a concert in the park. They were doing seve...
Happy Graduation to Students and Lawmakers Alike!
Columns & Opinion
Happy Graduation to Students and Lawmakers Alike!
May 24, 2023
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a high school graduation ceremony. The graduate I was there for has always had a special place in my heart as her parents are very close to me. Additi...
Woman hopes dating leads to committed life partner
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Woman hopes dating leads to committed life partner
May 24, 2023
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 32-year-old woman. My 20s were spent in a serious long-term relationship. It was a lot of firsts for me. After we split, I took a couple of years to sow my wild oats and find out who ...
Daddy’s Love
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Daddy’s Love
May 19, 2023
Daddy’s birthday is May 19. As it falls on a Friday this year, Skip suggested I dedicate this column to my father. Since I am always looking for suggestions for my column, I agreed and it made this we...
Wife in crumbling marriage takes stock of life, future
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Wife in crumbling marriage takes stock of life, future
May 19, 2023
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 16 years, but after the birth of my first child, our marriage went downhill. My husband withdrew and went out with friends often. When my brother was in the hospital...
Uplifting Oklahomans in Foster Care
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Uplifting Oklahomans in Foster Care
May 19, 2023
Please join me in recognizing and honoring May as National Foster Care Awareness Month. God has blessed Christie and me with six wonderful children who are the pride and joy of our lives. We often say...
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Lang signs with Connors State rodeo program
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Lang signs with Connors State rodeo program
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
It’s not every day a student-athlete signs their college letter of intent with their most trusted teammate standing right beside them, but for Okmulgee High School senior Javon Lang, it wouldn’t have ...
Bridging the Gap (Part 2)
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Bridging the Gap (Part 2)
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 18, 2026
Editor’s Note: This article is a continuation of ‘Bridging the Gap’ from the Friday, March 13, edition of the Okmulgee Times. --- A Story in the Room By the middle of the week, you begin to learn some...
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County focuses on recovery, solutions
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
A prayer for strength and healing set the tone Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners gathered at the courthouse for their regular meeting, with the community’s ongoing re...
Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
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Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
Preston Jump Rope Team to host showcase March 20
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Preston Jump Rope Team to host showcase March 20
March 18, 2026
The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to an exciting evening of high-energy fun, athletic skill and community support during their Jump Rope Team Showcase Fundraiser on Friday, March 20...
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