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4-H members compete in Cupcake Challenge
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4-H members compete in Cupcake Challenge
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 31, 2025
The aroma of fresh-baked cupcakes and the hum of excited chatter filled the room as young bakers from across Okmulgee County gathered on January 21 for the annual 4-H Cupcake Challenge. With teams hai...
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OSDE Reviewing Allegations of Abuse At Okmulgee High
January 30, 2025
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is reviewing very serious allegations from Okmulgee High School. Complaints received via OSDE’s Awareity reporting system have raised concerns pertain...
Oklahoma celebrates CTE Month this February
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Oklahoma celebrates CTE Month this February
January 29, 2025
Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating the transformative role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand career...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 24, 2025
For this week’s installment of our Meet Your Officers series, we shine a spotlight on Steve Baldridge, Councilman for Okmulgee’s Ward 2. With deep ties to the community and a career rooted in public s...
$19M grant to plug, reclaim orphaned wells
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$19M grant to plug, reclaim orphaned wells
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 22, 2025
The Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit dedicated to addressing climate change by plugging orphaned oil and gas wells, has announced an exciting new partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wil...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 19, 2025
The Okmulgee Fire Department is more than a workplace for Driver Tanner McElhaney - it’s a second family. As the next installment in our Meet the Officers series, Tanner’s story highlights not just hi...
Low temps to return
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Low temps to return
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 17, 2025
Temperatures are forecast to be around 10 degrees above normal today and again on Friday in advance of an arctic cold front that will move through the area as we move into the weekend. Very cold tempe...
Morris board highlights Hall of Fame success
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Morris board highlights Hall of Fame success
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 15, 2025
The Morris Public School Board of Education held its first meeting of the new semester, during which Superintendent Becky Alexander recapped the recent Hall of Fame event, highlighting its success in ...
Wallace, Ward lead first 2025 county commissioners meeting
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Wallace, Ward lead first 2025 county commissioners meeting
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 8, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as ...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 4, 2025
For Lt. Jason Scott of the Okmulgee Fire Department, firefighting isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong calling. With nearly 18 years of service, Lt. Scott carries a passion for helping others during thei...
County Officials Ready for New Terms
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County Officials Ready for New Terms
January 3, 2025
Several Okmulgee County officers were sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Pandee Ramirez in a ceremony. Above, Eddy Rice signs documents witnessed by Judge Pandee Ramirez as being sworn in as ...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By From Passion to Patrol 
December 27, 2024
DAWN CARTER REPORTER In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we introduce you to Officer Michael Shaikho of the Okmulgee Police Department. A newer member of the force, Officer Shaikho shares insig...
A Purr-Fect Gift
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A Purr-Fect Gift
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 25, 2024
The first Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Pet Calendar Contest benefited the Okmulgee County Humane Society in a big way. The contest was received with great participation and excitement by folk...
Okmulgee Council honors longtime employees
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Okmulgee Council honors longtime employees
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 21, 2024
Several longtime City of Okmulgee employees were honored during Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. After the vocation led by Pastor Adam Hiett of Second Baptist Church Okmulgee, the council began...
Taylor recognized as regional winner at National Convention
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Taylor recognized as regional winner at National Convention
By KEIRA SWAYZE OKMULGEE FFA REPORTER 
December 19, 2024
Okmulgee Agricultural Education Instructor Tim Taylor was recognized as the Region II Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award recipient at the National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention ...
Patrons Bank announces recent promotions, 2024 awards
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Patrons Bank announces recent promotions, 2024 awards
December 18, 2024
Patrons Bank is proud to recognize the achievements of its exceptional team members through recent promotions and the presentation of distinguished awards for 2024. Devon Barrett has been promoted fro...
A Vision for Growth & Collaboration
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A Vision for Growth & Collaboration
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 15, 2024
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce has a fresh face at the helm, and she’s bringing a new energy and vision aimed at revitalizing the local business community. Sarah Rhodes, a long-time Okmulgee residen...
Keeping the Memory Alive
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Keeping the Memory Alive
December 13, 2024
On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments, each bearing the name of a victim whose life was lost to violent cr...
Victory Royale
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Victory Royale
By STACEY HORTON BEGGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
December 11, 2024
Beggs Middle School brought home a State Championship this weekend, and it may surprise you to learn it wasn’t in football or basketball. Four young men, all 7th-grade students at BMS, were honored as...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By From Struggle to Service 
December 8, 2024
DAWN CARTER REPORTER Behind the uniform, Lieutenant Dennis Cheary is a man with a story as multifaceted as the community he serves. Lieutenant Dennis Cheary’s story is one of transformation. From a tr...
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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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