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Toy Drive Continues Through Dec. 16
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Toy Drive Continues Through Dec. 16
December 13, 2023
Harlan Ford is still accepting gifts for their annual Toy Drive and is excited to announce additional places to drop off toys: Mabrey Bank in Okmulgee and Morris and Wonderfully Made Therapy Group in ...
Red Cross seeking volunteers
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Red Cross seeking volunteers
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 9, 2023
Can you help? The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County. Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator for Okmulgee County and is looking ...
Masons Aid Backpack Buddies
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Masons Aid Backpack Buddies
December 8, 2023
Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199 is a supporter of the Backpack Buddies program here in Okmulgee. The program sends food home with students for the weekend that, without it, would not have anything to e...
Lions Club aids with backpack feeding program
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Lions Club aids with backpack feeding program
December 6, 2023
Have you ever had a song or thought that kept constantly running through your mind? Yeah, me, too! For instance, Alabama’s lead singer, Randy Owen, singing - “Oh, I believe there are angels among us, ...
Morris alum publishes children’s book
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Morris alum publishes children’s book
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 3, 2023
Hopes to instill hair love in upcoming generations When Hailey Robinson graduated from Morris High School in 2013, she had not planned to become an author - not even after a master’s degree and becomi...
Berryhill sworn in as Mayor of Morris
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Berryhill sworn in as Mayor of Morris
December 1, 2023
New official thankful for privilege to serve Morris native Joe Berryhill was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as the new mayor, with Javier Ramirez giving the oath of office. Berryhill was joined by numerou...
Sparkle Spree begins Friday
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Sparkle Spree begins Friday
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
November 24, 2023
Shop Small Saturday, Cookie Crawl also ahead Let the shopping begin. Okmulgee Main Street is encouraging residents to support local businesses during the holiday season, which will officially kick off...
‘Elves’ Creating Specialy Cookie Boxes
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‘Elves’ Creating Specialy Cookie Boxes
November 23, 2023
The 3rd annual Okmulgee Times Cookie Crawl will be held in conjunction with Okmulgee Main Street’s Shop Small Saturday. Besides the regular boxes used to collect cookies from various participating mer...
Thanksgiving Feast brings community together
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Thanksgiving Feast brings community together
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 22, 2023
Annual event is Thursday at noon at RFLC This Thursday, the Rowe Family Life Center of Okmulgee’s First United Methodist Church will host the annual Okmulgee Thanksgiving Feast, an event that transcen...
Okmulgee County named top Farm Bureau in state
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Okmulgee County named top Farm Bureau in state
November 20, 2023
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau was presented with the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau John I. Taylor Award on Saturday, Nov. 11 during the organization’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Named after OKFB’s fir...
This Beautiful Quilt Could be Yours!
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This Beautiful Quilt Could be Yours!
November 18, 2023
The Prairie Bell OHCE will raffle off this special quilt at the end of their Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show this Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morris High School gymnasium. Displaying...
Early morning apartment blaze kills three
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Early morning apartment blaze kills three
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
November 17, 2023
ATF, MN Lighthorse investigating fire Three people have died after flames engulfed an apartment building at 6th and Taft in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Okmulgee Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt told ...
Dodge, Duck, Dive
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Dodge, Duck, Dive
November 17, 2023
5th annual Dodgebrawl Tourney returns Saturday A night of Fun, fundraising, and flying dodgeballs returns to Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium this Saturday. The 5th annual Neal’s Dodgebrawl Tour...
County Schools Salute Veterans
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County Schools Salute Veterans
November 15, 2023
Schools across the area recognized our Okmulgee County veterans last week with various assemblies and events. Pictured above, veterans attended Preston Schools’ program at the Jim Waller Event Center ...
Morris Community of Christ Church to hold fundraiser
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Morris Community of Christ Church to hold fundraiser
November 10, 2023
Come play Bingo with Morris Community of Christ Church this Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at the Morris High School cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with Bingo to fo...
Community meeting addresses county fentanyl problem
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Community meeting addresses county fentanyl problem
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 10, 2023
Okmulgee County residents gathered at First Baptist Church last Thursday for an educational meeting aimed at addressing the alarming rise in fentanyl addiction and overdoses. The event, featured speak...
OYP Roll Off Day a Success
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OYP Roll Off Day a Success
November 8, 2023
The Okmulgee Young Professionals (OYP) give thanks to all in the community who helped make the 2023 Roll Off Day a success. A special thanks to the dedicated volunteers from OYP, Okmulgee Service Leag...
OCHS to Hold Fundraiser Thursday
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OCHS to Hold Fundraiser Thursday
November 8, 2023
Tickets are available for the upcoming Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Baked Potato & Bake Sale Fundraiser, which will take place Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. at the First Met...
OEF awards over $16,000 in grants
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OEF awards over $16,000 in grants
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
November 3, 2023
Wednesday was an exciting day for Okmulgee Public School teachers as the Okmulgee Education Foundation surprised the recipients with their ‘wish’ that had been submitted earlier in the year. Making th...
Motte takes home People’s Choice Award at Chili Fest
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Motte takes home People’s Choice Award at Chili Fest
November 1, 2023
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, who braved the rain and cold temperatures to compete. There were 22 entries despite the gloomy weather. Winners of the chili...
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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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