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From the Archives – Patriotism
By News Staff 
October 7, 2022
Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. According ...
Lions receive visit from District Governor
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Lions receive visit from District Governor
By News Staff 
October 7, 2022
Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was one of those required programs, the at-least one-time visit from the District Governor. And, whenever a club has a member who has been a Past District Governo...
Covington Aircraft celebrates 50th anniversary
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Covington Aircraft celebrates 50th anniversary
By News Staff 
October 7, 2022
Covington Aircraft is celebrating 50 years of business. Last week, a special celebration was held at the Okmulgee Airport, as owners Paul and Betty Abbott were honored by current leadership and staff....
Lions Pancake Fundraiser Is Oct. 11
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Lions Pancake Fundraiser Is Oct. 11
By News Staff 
October 7, 2022
The Okmulgee Lions will hold their Pancake Day event on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole. Tickets are now available from any Lions Club member,...
BHS Students Aid in Cleanup Effort
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BHS Students Aid in Cleanup Effort
By News Staff 
September 30, 2022
Beggs High School students from seven campus organizations and their sponsors spent their Wednesday morning in service to the community. Students from the Business Professionals of America, golf team,...
Farm Bureau Recognizes Tim Smith for Efforts
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Farm Bureau Recognizes Tim Smith for Efforts
By News Staff 
September 30, 2022
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau recently recognized Tim Smith of East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative for his efforts in rural economic development through expansion of broadband internet services i...
Dr. Dalawna Brent visits Lions
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Dr. Dalawna Brent visits Lions
By News Staff 
September 30, 2022
Most of us probably remember the Mother Goose nursery rhyme about Little Jack Horner, who sat in a corner eating his Christmas pie. He stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum ... Hold it there, Newt!...
KHiS DAQ’s – More Than Just Cocktails
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KHiS DAQ’s – More Than Just Cocktails
By Dawn Carter 
September 30, 2022
KHiS DAQ’s, a drive thru frozen daiquiri shop, opened recently in Okmulgee at 903 E. 13th Street. The business offers sealed frozen daiquiris to go with flavors such as Watermelon, Jolly Rancher, Summ...
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Chili Fest registration deadline is Oct. 7
By Patrick Ford 
September 30, 2022
Registration deadline for Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is just one week away. The festival will be held Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The deadline to register is Oct. 7...
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Nominations sought for child advocacy awards
By News Staff 
September 30, 2022
Nominations from the public will close this week for the Fall Child Advocacy Awards presented by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. Criteria for the awards and online nomination forms are avai...
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PHS receives National College Success Award
By News Staff 
September 30, 2022
The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced last week that 90 Oklahoma high schools have received the College Success Award from GreatSchools. org. Now in its fifth year, the annual recogniti...
Pride of Morris to Compete at Bixby Saturday
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Pride of Morris to Compete at Bixby Saturday
By News Staff 
September 30, 2022
The Pride of Morris competed last weekend at Owasso. This week, the band, under the direction of Matt Barnes, heads to the Bixby Tournament of Bands and is scheduled to perform in preliminary competit...
OCHD visits Okmulgee Lions Club
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OCHD visits Okmulgee Lions Club
By News Staff 
September 23, 2022
I remember long ago when I was stationed on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and we would pull into a foreign port, we all dreaded hearing the standard message from the medical corps, “bend over and grab ...
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RELIGION
By News Staff 
September 23, 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church This Sunday, Sept. 25, is the 15th Sunday after Trinity. The readings are from 1 Kings 17:8-16, Galatians 5:25-6:10 and Matthew 6:24-34 Anxious Bondage vs. Confident Trust “You...
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County woman injured in crash near Miami
By Patrick Ford 
September 23, 2022
An Okmulgee County woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash near Miami over the weekend. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the collision Sept. 17 at 1:25 p.m about one mile east of Miami near South...
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
By News Staff 
September 23, 2022
Town Hall Meeting | A Town Hall Meeting will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1500 N. Miami Ave. Everyone is welcome. Benefit Bike Ride & Poker Run | The 8th annual Be...
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Joint committee advances dozens of ARPA proposals to Legislature
By News Staff 
September 23, 2022
The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding this week advanced a comprehensive slate of projects to the full Legislature for consideration in an upcoming special session. The committee’s approvals,...
GCTC Introduces New ESports Team
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GCTC Introduces New ESports Team
By News Staff 
September 23, 2022
Green Country Technology Center has formed their very first sports team. The Green Goblins is the center’s new ESports Team. ESports teams are growing in popularity on school campuses nationwide. The ...
OADC director gives update to Lions Club
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OADC director gives update to Lions Club
By News Staff 
September 16, 2022
Everything doesn’t always turn out like Baby Bear’s porridge, just right, as in the case of Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program provided by Court Newkirk, Executive Director of OADC (Okmulgee Area D...
How should the shortness of life change the way we live?
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How should the shortness of life change the way we live?
By News Staff 
September 16, 2022
“Time sneaks up on you like a windshield on a bug,” wrote John Lithgow. Have you ever noticed that the older you grow, the more time seems to accelerate? When I was a child, time seemed to crawl. Reme...
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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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