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Henryetta Labor Day festivities underway
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Henryetta Labor Day festivities underway
September 1, 2023
The Henryetta Labor Day Committee, in conjunction with the City of Henryetta and Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, is proud to present the Henryetta Labor Day Celebration, Eastern Oklahoma’s longest runn...
Holiday closings announced
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Holiday closings announced
August 31, 2023
Labor Day events take center stage over weekend Editor’s Note: Be sure to check our special section in today’s edition of the Okmulgee Times for more information on Labor Day events. - In observance o...
Commissioners discuss road project
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Commissioners discuss road project
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 30, 2023
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved signatures for the purchasing right-ofway agreements on the Bristlecone Road project. There was, however, some disagreement on the issue of unattain...
Okmulgee FFA Hosts Open House
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Okmulgee FFA Hosts Open House
August 30, 2023
The OHS FFA program hosted their Agricultural Education Open House event Tuesday evening. The community was invited to some free ice cream and the chance to learn more about the program, its instructo...
Jim Hall receives Gold Certification
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Jim Hall receives Gold Certification
August 30, 2023
East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (ECE) Director Jim Hall recently became the first in the co-op’s history to receive the Director Gold credential from the National Rural Electric Coopeartive...
Family fun awaits at Labor Day Celebration
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Family fun awaits at Labor Day Celebration
August 28, 2023
Carnival opens Aug. 31 Henryetta Labor Day Celebration has added even more events as the city prepares for a weekend of family and rodeo events next weekend. To kick off the celebration, Great Plains ...
HPS Therapy Dog Receives Donation
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HPS Therapy Dog Receives Donation
August 27, 2023
If you’re looking for some live music this weekend
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If you’re looking for some live music this weekend
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 26, 2023
If you’re looking for some live music this weekend, local artist Winnie Cooper has you covered. She’ll be performing various songs, spanning a number of years and genres during a night of family-frien...
Back to School Community Dinner held at local park
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Back to School Community Dinner held at local park
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 25, 2023
Radio ministry still strong after 40 years Last Saturday evening, Okmulgee county families had the opportunity to dine together in the park. Held at D.P. Lily Park on the corner of Ohio and Randolph S...
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County tables action on fire equipment bids
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 23, 2023
Zoellner gives update on CERF grant The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tabled action on accepting two separate bids during their weekly meeting. During the session, the board opened bids for a...
Extreme heat plagues residents
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Extreme heat plagues residents
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
August 23, 2023
Oklahoma residents are dealing with sweltering heat this week, with very little relief in sight. On Sunday, Okmulgee tied for first with the heat index (feels like) temperature at 125 degrees, accordi...
A Night with Winnie
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A Night with Winnie
August 23, 2023
Okmulgee Community Theatre event is Aug. 26 A special one-woman concert is planned for next weekend at the Orpheum Theatre. Okmulgee Community Theatre presents ‘A Night with Winnie’ Saturday, Aug. 26,...
OPS board hears about potential new program
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New hires approved for new school year
OPS board hears about potential new program
New hires approved for new school year
August 18, 2023
Joshua Jackson Reporter Jason Grewe, a representative from the 111 Project was invited to speak about their CarePortal program during the OPS board’s special meeting on Tuesday. He spoke about the pos...
Taking the Gold
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Taking the Gold
August 18, 2023
GCTC achieves Gold Star status Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Star school by the Oklahoma Association for Career and Technology Educati...
Smith recognized for 15 years of service
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Smith recognized for 15 years of service
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 16, 2023
Commissioners discuss potential new CERF funds A familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was award...
City Invests in Its History
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City Invests in Its History
August 11, 2023
Okmulgee City Council members took a big step in working to preserve one of our city’s historical landmarks when they voted to donate $5,000 to the oldest Black hospital in Oklahoma. Mayor Mickey Bald...
68 Years of History
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68 Years of History
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
August 9, 2023
Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo returns Editor’s Note: Tickets to the event are only available at the rodeo gates beginning the day of the rodeo. -The nation’s oldest and largest African- American rode...
Heat Doesn’t Stop Firefighters
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Heat Doesn’t Stop Firefighters
August 4, 2023
Despite the extremely hot weather this week, members of the Okmulgee Fire Department were practicing cutting and extraction techniques earlier this week on an old Buick Electra 225 at Holleman’s Iron ...
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Douglas Kidwell
August 4, 2023
May 10, 1959 - July 31, 2023 Douglas Carl Kidwell, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 64. He was born on May 10, 1959, in Bakersfield, Calif. to Osburn “...
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Shanna Kaye Stafford
August 4, 2023
January 1, 1965 - July 31, 2023 Shanna Kay Stafford, 58, a resident of Sapulpa, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, in Tulsa. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are unde...
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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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