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‘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...
Okmulgee School board debates planning period purchase
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Okmulgee School board debates planning period purchase
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing staffing decisions, agreements, along with recognizing some community supporters Superintendent LuVona Copeland exp...
OSBI investigates murder
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OSBI investigates murder
September 10, 2025
A deadly shooting on Monday afternoon has prompted an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), after local law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire in a north Okmulge...
The 2025 Okmulgee County Fair
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The 2025 Okmulgee County Fair
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 5, 2025
The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair is lighting up the Fairgrounds this week with a full schedule of livestock shows, creative exhibits, youth contests and family-friendly fun. This annual celebration ...
OPS board election nears
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OPS board election nears
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
September 5, 2025
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 9, to decide who will represent Seat 4 on the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting begins Thur...
Race for OPS board nears
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Race for OPS board nears
August 30, 2025
Early voting for the Okmulgee Public Schools District will start Thursday, Sept 4. Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, Sept. 9, have the option to vote early at their County Elec...
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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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