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June 6, 2025
I was a freshman in high school when an announcement came over the school intercom. Our school was going to have a swim team. Anyone who might be interested in joining the team should show up at the p...
Easy-Yoke Apprenticeship
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Easy-Yoke Apprenticeship
June 6, 2025
As the VIM model suggests, Clyde and Thelma’s joint ‘V’ (Vision) called for a necessary ‘I’ (Intention) if their dream or vision was to come to pass. Finally, the actual fruit of their purposeful, int...
Couple suffering amid tragic loss of grandchild
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Couple suffering amid tragic loss of grandchild
June 6, 2025
DEAR ABBY: We recently suffered the loss of our first grandchild. She was only 24 and taken far too soon. My partner and I are working through our grief, which is challenging as we are in different st...
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ puts Medicaid pressure on state governments, including Oklahoma
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‘Big Beautiful Bill’ puts Medicaid pressure on state governments, including Oklahoma
June 4, 2025
Last week, we discussed the cuts to programs through HR 1 at the federal level and what those cuts would do to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds allocated to states. You can read ...
Longtime roommate knows what buttons to push
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Longtime roommate knows what buttons to push
June 4, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I have a roommate, “Don,” I have lived with for 11 years. At first, we were dating, but we broke up, and Don moved out for a year. We remained friends, and he moved back in to help me with ...
What Is Economic Development?
Columns & Opinion
What Is Economic Development?
May 30, 2025
This article kicks off Econ Dev 101 - a local series aimed at demystifying what economic development really looks like in a place like Okmulgee. Over the next few months, we’ll explore everything from...
Boyfriend prefers to let sleeping dogs lie
Columns & Opinion
Boyfriend prefers to let sleeping dogs lie
May 30, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced after a 37year marriage. My boyfriend, “Grant,” has been divorced for a long time. He is a lovely man - honest, intelligent, healthy, helpful, neat and a great commun...
Over Our Heads
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Over Our Heads
May 30, 2025
One of the favorite retreats for my family was Laguna Beach. As you might be able to tell by the name, it was a lagoon. It was connected to the Pacific Ocean, but was protected from the waves. We went...
Visionaries
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Visionaries
May 30, 2025
What sensibly-thinking (unskilled) laborer surrenders his ditch-digger shovel to chase after and secure an even lesser-paying job? A reasonable question. When he spotted the simple flyer announcing, “...
Columns & Opinion
Local banker graduates from leadership academy
May 28, 2025
Kenny Wilson, with Patrons Bank in Henryetta, graduated from the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s 2024-25 Emerging Leaders Academy at the OBA’s 128th Convention on Tuesday, May 13, at the Skirvin Hilton...
Friendship crumbles amid busy time for both parties
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Friendship crumbles amid busy time for both parties
May 28, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Carla” and I haven’t spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress was evening cocktail attire. The venue was an hour and a half fr...
Your voice matters as Congress considers major policy changes
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Your voice matters as Congress considers major policy changes
May 28, 2025
Prior to the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1, commonly called the “Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. The vote of 215214 fell almost exactly on a party-line vote. The bill n...
Beyond Commonplace
Columns & Opinion
Beyond Commonplace
May 23, 2025
Clutching her tan suitcase, Thelma stepped aboard the Greyhound bus. With her free hand, she swept a film of dust from an empty seat. Dust. It was like a crazed intruder. “What is it like anyway,” The...
Are You Tired?
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Are You Tired?
May 23, 2025
Once while living in Alaska, a group of men from our church went out to collect firewood for our wood-burning stoves. Now, a wood-burning stove was important where we lived because the power lines wen...
Columns & Opinion
Vacation Time
By DEE HENNIGAN RETIRED EDUCATOR 
May 23, 2025
Editor’s Note: This column was written in 2009. -This is the time of the year when folks start thinking about what kind of vacation they’ll take. In a few days, the kids will be out of school for a fe...
Time may be at hand to air out family’s dirty laundry
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Time may be at hand to air out family’s dirty laundry
May 23, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My late husband and I were married 38 years when we finally went to marriage counseling. I found out then that he had slept with my sister early in our marriage. I had suspected he’d also h...
Many moving parts still remain with FY26 state budget
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Many moving parts still remain with FY26 state budget
May 21, 2025
Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders have announced an agreement for the key elements to the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. The plan for the estimated $12.6 billion budget includes an income tax c...
Abusive husband may be starting to see the light
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Abusive husband may be starting to see the light
May 21, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 10 years. My husband is from another country, and the last six years haven’t been easy. I’ve been the sole provider for our family, on the advice of our lawyer, while we...
Relative’s personal history is pure fiction
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Relative’s personal history is pure fiction
May 16, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I am at the end of my rope with a relative. She lies constantly. She makes up elaborate stories that I have Googled and proven false. For instance, she claimed she went to high school with ...
Say What?
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Say What?
May 16, 2025
Serving up his African cuisine in his modest Washington apartment, Naphtali launched into questions. Ann and I responded, returning the volley. “Reconnecting with old friends is like opening a time ca...
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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’
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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’
December 4, 2025
The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...
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Filing period ends today
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 3, 2025
The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...
Fundraiser to support CASA/Safehouse
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Fundraiser to support CASA/Safehouse
December 3, 2025
As the community gathers in downtown Okmulgee to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square, a delicious chili dinner fundraiser to benefit CASA...
Christmas on the Square arrives
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Christmas on the Square arrives
December 3, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...
OCCJA Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
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OCCJA Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
December 3, 2025
The OCCJA held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch last week, providing a slice of holiday warmth to the incarcerated. See the related story and additional photos on page A8.
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