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Red Hatters Donate to Homeless Shelter
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Red Hatters Donate to Homeless Shelter
By News Staff 
December 23, 2022
Inez Bird and Norma Kemp of the Red Hatters present a $500 check to OCHS Executive Director Brenda Brewer. The donation was graciously accepted as the facility is caring for more clients. A big thanks...
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FCC issues public call to review broadband data by Jan. 13
By News Staff 
December 23, 2022
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma Broadba...
Lions & Rotary Hold Joint Meeting
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Lions & Rotary Hold Joint Meeting
By News Staff 
December 23, 2022
Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was the annual joint Rotary-Lions meeting for Pie Bingo, where 12 lucky winners won a Coleman’s pie. These joint meetings are always a fun time of sharing and ban...
Lifestyle
The Christmas Necktie
By Randy Zinn 
December 23, 2022
What a “Christmas” coincidence! This story is one that was first published in the Little Rock “Baptist Trumpet” on December 12, 2018, and a month later in the “Missouri Missionary Baptist.” In the 193...
Historic Preservation Office receives grant to continue survey of all-black towns
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Historic Preservation Office receives grant to continue survey of all-black towns
By News Staff 
December 23, 2022
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) received a $75,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to continue its historic survey of All-Black towns in Oklahoma. African Americans who settle...
GCTC staff recognized for service
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GCTC staff recognized for service
By News Staff 
December 23, 2022
Green Country Technology Center recently hosted a Service Award Celebration with staff, recognizing those who reached important milestones in their careers with the center. Recognized for their years ...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
By News Staff 
December 21, 2022
Ongoing Events Windy Chevrolet White Christmas | Windy Chevrolet is accepting donations through Dec. 23 of white towels and sheets, nonperishable foods, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and clothes...
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RELIGION
By News Staff 
December 21, 2022
Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...
What can we learn about Christmas from the song of Mary (Luke 1:46-56)?
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What can we learn about Christmas from the song of Mary (Luke 1:46-56)?
By News Staff 
December 21, 2022
“The rich are empty and the poor are wealthy,” says Laney, 9. We don’t normally think of the rich as being empty and the poor as being wealthy. But that’s what Mary said or sang to her cousin Elizabet...
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Expect a Christmas Miracle
By Randy Zinn 
December 16, 2022
In a previous column, we noted that God is busy as ever He is accomplishing His marvelous works regardless of our individual attitudes and activities during the Christmas season. Amid the crazy commer...
P.E.O. Chapter Z Meets, Collects Food and Clothing Donations
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P.E.O. Chapter Z Meets, Collects Food and Clothing Donations
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
Pictured are some of the members at Wednesday’s luncheon meeting at Mary Lewellen’s home. P.E.O. Chapter Z. President Carolyn Brown asked members to bring lounge sets and pajamas for ladies at the Wom...
SA Donates Christmas Hams for Inmates
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SA Donates Christmas Hams for Inmates
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
The local Salvation Army, along with its Tulsa Area Command Center, donated 25 hams to be used as a part of the Christmas meal for the Okmulgee County inmates. Pictured with jail employees are Carol S...
Voice of Democracy Winners Named at OHS
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Voice of Democracy Winners Named at OHS
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
Okmulgee High School students were recognized for their participation in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. Brooklyn Scott (left photo) placed first in the competition and Tane...
Reducing stress during the holidays
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Reducing stress during the holidays
By Dawn Carter 
December 16, 2022
It’s the time of year referred to as “the Holidays” here in America. A time of food and family get-togethers and simple memories of fun to be made. After the last two years, something that is greatly ...
Ethel Garvey Honored on 100th Birthday
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Ethel Garvey Honored on 100th Birthday
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
Ethel Garvey, seated, was honored on her 100th birthday Dec. 13 at Okmulgee Baptist Village, where she resides. Several relatives and friends joined her in the celebration. Ms. Garvey is pictured with...
“Roomers” Take to Orpheum Stage
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“Roomers” Take to Orpheum Stage
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
The one-act play, “Roomers” was presented last Friday by the OHS Drama Dept., with the assistance of the Okmulgee Community Theatre, at the historic Orpheum Theatre.. Under the direction of Nicholas T...
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Calendar of Events
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
Hoffman Fellowship Center will host the Gospel Way Band Saturday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and will include ham and all the fixings. Hoffman Fellowship will be closed after t...
Henryetta students named winners in poster contest
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Henryetta students named winners in poster contest
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
What an exciting time for these local Henryetta Public Schools students. They were the Okmulgee County Conservation District’s local winners for the OACD Poster contest. District Manager of OCCD Jenni...
GCTC Holds LPN Graduation
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GCTC Holds LPN Graduation
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
Green Country Technology Center held its LPN Graduation Monday, Dec.12. These young ladies spent the last 12 months tirelessly working to gain their LPN credentials. Nursing Instructor is Ana Richards...
Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas
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Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas
By News Staff 
December 16, 2022
In addition to Okmulgee’s annual Festival of Lights Parade last week, the City of Beggs and the Town of Morris (sponsored by Morris Lions Club) held their own Christmas-related events. Pictured are ha...
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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
As the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...
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Good News for Local Schools
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated. According to a memorandum released by the Oklaho...
OSU Extension welcomes educators
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OSU Extension welcomes educators
January 30, 2026
The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...
Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities
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Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 30, 2026
When people think about filmmaking, they often picture big cities, sound stages and distant studios. But in recent years, Okmulgee has quietly been building something different, a reputation as a plac...
MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
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MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
January 30, 2026
A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the Univ...
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