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Crowds enjoy “The Wizard of Oz”
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Crowds enjoy “The Wizard of Oz”
August 2, 2023
The Okmulgee Community Playhouse completed a successful presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” last weekend at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Large crowds enjoyed three presentations of the play which invo...
Carlisle Mabrey III is Lions Club guest
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Carlisle Mabrey III is Lions Club guest
By LIONS CLUB 
July 28, 2023
The Okmulgee Lions Club was privileged to have Carlisle Mabrey III as our guest speaker last Tuesday. Mabrey is well known in Okmulgee, serving as mayor for three terms, as president of the Chamber of...
OPL Summer Reading Program Concludes with Mad Science
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OPL Summer Reading Program Concludes with Mad Science
July 28, 2023
There was Mad Science on the final day of the Okmulgee Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. These summer readers were able to spectate and participate in a number of experiments, from understandin...
Emergency Management Report
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Emergency Management Report
By JEFFREY MOORE COUNTY EM DIRECTOR 
July 28, 2023
• Monday: Attended BOCC Meeting, Went to office and worked on paperwork. Attended town hall meeting with Attorney General. Met with Communications Supervisor. Went to office and worked on paperwork un...
‘11/22/63’ and the Obdurate Past
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‘11/22/63’ and the Obdurate Past
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
July 28, 2023
“Resistance to change is proportional to how much the future might be altered by any given act.” - Stephen King, 11/22/63 Have you ever gone out to eat and the owner of the restaurant asks you to alte...
On a Mission
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On a Mission
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER Heather Sumner Okmulgee Main Street Executive Director 
July 28, 2023
The Driving Force Behind Okmulgee Main Street Rural America is as complex as it is unique. The complexity is in the systems that keep the cities and towns running, and its uniqueness in the form of th...
COURTESY PHOTOS
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COURTESY PHOTOS
July 26, 2023
Community Garden Members Beautify Courthouse Flowerbeds
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Community Garden Members Beautify Courthouse Flowerbeds
July 26, 2023
Eight members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden Corporation replanted the two beds on the north side of the Okmulgee County Courthouse earlier this month. Leon Anderson, Bob Seebeck, Amanda Form...
Improvements to Okmulgee Community Garden Underway
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Improvements to Okmulgee Community Garden Underway
July 26, 2023
Improvements to the pergolas are underway at the Okmulgee Community Garden. According to Executive Director Bob Seebeck, the pergolas were built in 2012 and some of the wood has deteriorated due to we...
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Oklahoma State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program accepting applications
July 26, 2023
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ODEMHS) is now accepting applications for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Municipal, county, and tribal governme...
What’s Hot and What’s Not
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What’s Hot and What’s Not
By GAIL ELLIS OSU EXTENSION SERVICES 
July 26, 2023
Mislabeled jalapeño seeds reach gardeners nationwide Many gardeners were surprised this summer when their jalapeño plants began producing an unidentified yellow pepper. From Michigan to Oklahoma, Face...
Artist Danny Gordon Joins OPL Summer Reading Program
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Artist Danny Gordon Joins OPL Summer Reading Program
July 21, 2023
The Okmulgee Public Library held an art workshop for the older kids this week as part of their Summer Reading Program. Danny Gordon, who drew his first dog cartoon in 2003, shared this love of art and...
Holly Walters Hamilton Speaks at Talk Local
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Holly Walters Hamilton Speaks at Talk Local
July 21, 2023
Holly Walters Hamilton, owner of Walters Real Estate, was at Midge and Millie’s this week to speak with the Talk Local crowd. Walters, who has worked in real estate since 2008, spoke about joining the...
Harlan Ford Paper Drive Underway
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Harlan Ford Paper Drive Underway
July 21, 2023
Harlan Ford is once again holding a paper drive for Okmulgee Public Schools. The drive began Wednesday, July 19, and reams or boxes of copy paper will be accepted. They can be dropped off at Harlan Fo...
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American Legion Boys State eligibility, dates announced
July 21, 2023
It is that exciting time of the year to register for the 2024 Oklahoma American Legion Boys State, which will be held at Rogers State University in Claremore. Please take time with your parents to vis...
The Legacy of Boys State
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The Legacy of Boys State
July 21, 2023
The American Legion has certain qualifications for prospective Boys State citizens. Following are the recommended guidelines employed by most Boys State programs: Students in high school are considere...
New Officers Installed by American Legion Post 10
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New Officers Installed by American Legion Post 10
July 19, 2023
American Legion Post 10 swore in new officers during their regular meeting last week. Richard Raby, right, congratulates new Post Commander Pete Rogers. Raby, who has served as commander for a number ...
Talk Local Welcomes Ride with Pride
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Talk Local Welcomes Ride with Pride
July 14, 2023
Talk Local was back at Midge and Millie’s Booksellers Wednesday morning, hearing from Harvey Webber, owner of Ride With Pride Mobile Detailing. “Big Harv” spoke about what led him to start his busines...
OSUIT instructor shares success story
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OSUIT instructor shares success story
July 14, 2023
Amanda Cullum is guest of Lions Club Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was almost created by accident, but both parties believe it was meant to be. I was trying to exit Walmart after printing my p...
Skippy Entertains at OPL Summer Reading Program
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Skippy Entertains at OPL Summer Reading Program
July 14, 2023
The Okmulgee Public Library Summer Reading Program continued its lineup of entertaining guests with local interactive storyteller Josiah “Skippy” Jackson. From dinosaurs to princesses, the children we...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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