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Here’s a bit of what’s going on in your community, per the City Council reports for the month of February:
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Here’s a bit of what’s going on in your community, per the City Council reports for the month of February:
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
March 20, 2024
Community Development • Total Building Permits Issued - 41 • Inspections to date - 202 --- Residential Construction • 1 new residential on 36th Street • 1 new housing unit at Jubilee Christian • 1 new...
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Dine out to support Landmark restoration efforts Tuesday
March 20, 2024
A fundraiser will be held next Tuesday to assist the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. project. On March 26, Pizza Hut, located at 407 S. Wood Dr. in Okmulgee, will donate 20 percent of dine-in, take...
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Congressman announces town halls
March 20, 2024
Congressman Josh Brecheen announced the following in-person town halls for the area for the month of April. Constituents are invited to attend and share their thoughts and ask questions on policy issu...
March 21
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March 21
March 20, 2024
The application deadline for the 2024 Master Gardener Class, a partnership between OSU Extension and the College of the Muscogee Nation, is Thursday, March 21. The program will begin Tuesday, April 2,...
Jobless rates up over the year for most counties
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Jobless rates up over the year for most counties
March 20, 2024
Most counties in Oklahoma saw a rise to jobless rates to kick off the new year, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. In January, McIntosh County posted ...
Masons Donate to OFD
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Masons Donate to OFD
March 20, 2024
The Okmulgee Fire Department recently sent out a request for donations to assist in buying educational materials through the National Fire Safety Council. The Okmulgee Masonic Lodge took the opportuni...
The Preston Lady Pirates
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The Preston Lady Pirates
March 20, 2024
The Preston Lady Pirates captured their 7th girls’ state basketball championship with a 45-41 victory over Cordell at State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City. The Holiday Inn hosted Hiring Partners Inc.’s J...
Revival of historic American Legion Post 103 underway
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Revival of historic American Legion Post 103 underway
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 20, 2024
Meeting is tonight at 6:30 p.m. In a significant step towards honoring a piece of Okmulgee’s history and heritage, the revival of the American Legion Post 103, also known as the Haygood-Sheppard Post,...
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Holiday closings announced
March 20, 2024
The City of Okmulgee has announced that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the Easter holiday. Emergency service operations, police and...
OSL Easter Egg Hunt
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OSL Easter Egg Hunt
March 20, 2024
Okmulgee Service League will hold its Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Okmulgee Municipal Park, located near the Okmulgee County Family YMCA. Okmulgee Young Professionals...
County sales tax income down from last year
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County sales tax income down from last year
March 20, 2024
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...
Powell to retire as First National CEO
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Powell to retire as First National CEO
March 20, 2024
Cable to take the helm First National Bank & Trust (FNB) announced that Kyle Powell will retire at the end of March after six years as the bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and 23 years with the or...
Dodge Brawl Grants Awarded to Okmulgee Public Schools Staff
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Dodge Brawl Grants Awarded to Okmulgee Public Schools Staff
March 16, 2024
John Neal Jr. and members of the Okmulgee Education Foundation presented grants to Okmulgee Public Schools that were raised at the annual Dodge Brawl event last fall. The event raised $7,225.84 which ...
State dollars prop Walters’ national media blitz
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State dollars prop Walters’ national media blitz
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
March 15, 2024
Public money for Oklahoma students is paying for email pitches like this one: “Good morning! Ryan Walters, state superintendent of Oklahoma, banned porn/explicit reading materials and graphics from cl...
Dodge Brawl raises over $7,000 for OPS
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Dodge Brawl raises over $7,000 for OPS
By HEATHER KIMBLEY OKMULGEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 
March 15, 2024
In a thrilling display of athleticism and community spirit, the annual Dodge Brawl Tournament once again brought together residents of Okmulgee in support of their local schools. Held Nov. 18 at Okmul...
Preston Schools
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Preston Schools
March 15, 2024
Fat free and low fat white and chocolate milk and chilled fruit are served each meal. Cereal and fruit juice are served each breakfast. Monday: Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza, Cinnamon Toast Lunch...
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Burn permits available for April 7-13
March 15, 2024
In recognition of Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, which is April 7-13, and to assist residents in helping keep their properties looking beautiful, free burn permits will be available for use during that...
OCHS to Hold Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Monday
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OCHS to Hold Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Monday
March 15, 2024
The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter invites the public to their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, which will be held Monday, March 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S. Mission Lane. Ticket...
March 16
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March 16
March 15, 2024
A Youth Camp Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 16, from 7-11 a.m. at Okmulgee First Freewill Baptist Church, 601 S. Oklahoma St. (11th & Oklahoma) in Okmulgee. Admission will b...
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Chamber to hold Spring Craft Show April 20
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 15, 2024
The eagerly anticipated Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show is scheduled for April 20, at a new location. This year’s show will move to the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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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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