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‘Christmas on the Square’
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‘Christmas on the Square’
November 12, 2025
For the first time, downtown will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland as the Okmulgee Area Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Main Street team up to host Christmas on the Square, coming Dec. 3-7...
Honoring Those Who Served
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Honoring Those Who Served
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 9, 2025
As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...
‘Building Bridges’
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‘Building Bridges’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 8, 2025
Okmulgee Bridges, Inc. is moving quickly from vision to action- bringing the nationally recognized Bridges Out of Poverty framework to town and inviting residents, employers, faith groups and civic le...
Illegal grow operation uncovered
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Illegal grow operation uncovered
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 7, 2025
Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a largescale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in He...
Meet Okmulgee Main Street’s new Director Johnna Yoder
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Meet Okmulgee Main Street’s new Director Johnna Yoder
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 5, 2025
Okmulgee’s historic core has a new champion. Johnna Yoder has stepped in as the new director of Okmulgee Main Street, bringing a practical, systems-minded approach and a clear love for people and plac...
‘Made in Okmulgee’
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‘Made in Okmulgee’
October 31, 2025
The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), in partnership with East Central Electric Cooperative (ECOEC), hosted an inspiring new event Wednesday - the first-ever “Made in Okmulgee” Manufacturi...
Scare on the Square returns
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Scare on the Square returns
October 30, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee will transform into a Halloween wonderland on Friday, when families gather for the annual Scare on the Square celebration from 5-7 p.m. at the Historic Okmulgee Square. A community f...
Red Ribbon Week inspires students to stay drug-free
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Red Ribbon Week inspires students to stay drug-free
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 29, 2025
Red Ribbon Week - the nation’s largest and longest-running drug-prevention campaign - is underway across Okmulgee County, bringing a wave of spirited dress-up days and powerful reminders that every yo...
Volunteers needed Friday as Landmark prepares for event
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Volunteers needed Friday as Landmark prepares for event
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 22, 2025
As excitement builds for this weekend’s Homecoming and Open House at the Landmark for All Generations, organizers are calling on community volunteers to lend a hand with a cleanup day this Friday. Beg...
Part II
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Part II
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 17, 2025
-Nearly fifty years after leading the Okmulgee Bulldogs to the 1975 Class 3A State Football Championship, Coach Dan Sulivant can still recall every step of the journey - the early struggles, the quiet...
Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is Saturday
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Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is Saturday
October 15, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, taking place Saturday, in historic downtown Okmulgee. This family-friendly event bri...
‘Tiger’ screening to spotlight Indigenous artistry, resilience
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‘Tiger’ screening to spotlight Indigenous artistry, resilience
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 10, 2025
The Indigenous People’s Association invites the community to an inspiring weekend of storytelling, film and culture as Okmulgee prepares to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025. The festivities begi...
Windy Chevy supporting Okmulgee Primary PTO
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Windy Chevy supporting Okmulgee Primary PTO
October 8, 2025
Windy Chevrolet is partnering with Okmulgee Primary PTO to provide support to local teachers, parents and students as part of the Chevy Back to School program. The 2025-26 school year marks the fifth ...
A Monument of Honor
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A Monument of Honor
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 5, 2025
The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: Na...
Pecan Festival Time!
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Pecan Festival Time!
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 4, 2025
The sweet nostalgia of family-friendly fall fun returns next weekend as the 2025 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is almost here. Organized by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event, themed “The T...
Gumbo Fest Tomorrow
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Gumbo Fest Tomorrow
October 3, 2025
It’s Gumbo Time! The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping m...
Golden Anniversary of Glory
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Golden Anniversary of Glory
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 1, 2025
Fifty years ago, Oklahoma high school football crowned a slate of champions that still stir memories across the state - none more so than two programs right here in Okmulgee County. In 1975, the Okmul...
Welcome Back, Bulldogs!
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Welcome Back, Bulldogs!
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 26, 2025
Okmulgee Bulldog pride will be on display this weekend as alumni from across the decades return for Homecoming Weekend, set for Friday and Saturday. Among the many returning graduates, special recogni...
Historic high school to be demolished
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Historic high school to be demolished
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
September 24, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education wrestled with one of the most emotional and costly issues in recent memory this week, ultimately voting unanimously to demolish the century- old Okmulgee High School bu...
City Council green-lights dumpster relocation
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City Council green-lights dumpster relocation
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 19, 2025
Much of the discussion during Tuesday’s meeting revolved around a plan for a downtown alleyway, thanks to a grant through AARP. The council advanced several key initiatives, including the transformati...
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Partial SNAP benefits issued
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Partial SNAP benefits issued
November 12, 2025
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has received federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 202...
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County road agreement approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 12, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning, Nov. 10, at the courthouse to address a full agenda of county business, including road agreements, 2026 holidays and new service contract...
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Festival of Lights invites more to join the downtown magic
November 12, 2025
The glow of the holiday season is about to light up historic downtown Okmulgee once again, as preparations are underway for the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, set for Thursday,...
Schulter Teacher Honored by VFW Post 539
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Schulter Teacher Honored by VFW Post 539
November 12, 2025
Jamie Brandt from Schulter School was selected as VFW Post 539 Teacher of the Year for 2025. Pictured from left are new VFW Post 539 Commander Brian Bailey, Schulter teacher Jamie Brandt and VFW Post ...
Elks Lodge Hosts Breakfast for Veterans
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Elks Lodge Hosts Breakfast for Veterans
November 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Elks Lodge once again held a breakfast on Veterans Day to honor those who have served. Stopping by to partake of the delicious breakfast were Robert Coer, Navy, Charles Otto, Navy, and La...
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