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Death of nonbinary teen shines spotlight on Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies
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Death of nonbinary teen shines spotlight on Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies
By DYLAN GOFORTH THE FRONTIER 
March 1, 2024
Before their death, 16year old Nex Benedict lived in a small home on the end of a dead-end street in south Owasso, just west of the U.S. 169 highway. Family members, who spoke briefly to The Frontier ...
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State releases Seminole County Sheriff’s Office audit
March 1, 2024
Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector (SA&I) Cindy Byrd today released her forensic audit report for the Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office. The District Attorney requested the SA&I to investigate the fin...
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March 1, 2024
Greater Jones Chapel will hold a fundraiser fish dinner Friday, March 1, beginning at 11 a.m. The meal will feature fried fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pound cake, rolls and a soft drink for ...
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Okmulgeean receives sentence for Attempted Robbery
March 1, 2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Raithiele Robinson, age 50, of Okmulgee, was sentenced to 150 months in prison for one count of Attempted Robber...
Academy of Okmulgee to hold Q&A info session March 9
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Academy of Okmulgee to hold Q&A info session March 9
March 1, 2024
The Academy of Okmulgee is planning a Lunch Information Session on Saturday, March 9, according to Superintendent Wren Hawthorne. It will be held from 12-2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 3...
AARP tax prep service seeks volunteers
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AARP tax prep service seeks volunteers
March 1, 2024
AARP TAXAIDE Henryetta is seeking volunteers for Wednesdays until April 10. Do you enjoy meeting people? There are openings for client facilitators as soon as possible. This person greets the clients,...
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Former Marine sentenced to prison in federal child sex abuse case
March 1, 2024
NCIS, FBI and OPD involved in investigation Bryan Todd Richardson II, age 25, of Wyoming, Ohio, was sentenced to 120 months in prison this week in federal court, on two counts of Travel with Intent to...
OHP Trooper announces retirement
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OHP Trooper announces retirement
March 1, 2024
Congratulations to Trooper Milton Hanson #772 on his retirement after 33 years of service to the state of Oklahoma. Trooper Hanson, an Okmulgee native, graduated from the 46th Highway Patrol Academy i...
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McAlester resident receives sentence
March 1, 2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Paula Amber Chisholm, age 38, of McAlester, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for Child Abuse in Indian Count...
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Emergency ballots available for March 5 election
March 1, 2024
Registered voters who became physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, and are unable to make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. Okmulgee County Election Boar...
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VFW Post 539 Feed the Vets event set for March 7
March 1, 2024
Henryetta’s VFW Post 539 will conduct the Feed the Vets program Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, located at 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. Volunteers are needed at 10 ...
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Bill approved to create child abduction response teams
March 1, 2024
Legislation authored by Sen. Roger Thompson The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill from Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, to better mobilize law enforcement when a c...
School board meets with superintendent candidates
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School board meets with superintendent candidates
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
March 1, 2024
The Board of Education for Okmulgee Public Schools is currently in the process of interviewing candidates for the role of Superintendent. This comes after the current Superintendent, Renee Dove, annou...
Shark Shiver is Saturday at YMCA
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Shark Shiver is Saturday at YMCA
March 1, 2024
The Okmulgee County Sharks is seeking the community’s support once again as the annual Shark Shiver and Buddy Walk 2024 will be held this Saturday. This year, the event will be held at the Okmulgee Co...
Governor Stitt slashes grocery tax in battle with inflation
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Governor Stitt slashes grocery tax in battle with inflation
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
March 1, 2024
Okmulgee County residents can look forward to saving a little more on groceries once a new bill takes effect later this year. Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill on Tuesday that will remove the state’s...
Dobson, Mosco Named Henryettans of the Year
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Dobson, Mosco Named Henryettans of the Year
February 29, 2024
Congratulations to Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, Co-Henryettans of the Year, presented by the Henryetta Free-Lance. The duo was honored during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Saturday...
Congressman shares views on national debt, immigration at town hall
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Congressman shares views on national debt, immigration at town hall
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 28, 2024
Congressman Josh Brecheen held a town hall in the Mabrey Bank conference room downtown last Wednesday, focusing on the national debt, immigration and what he described as government overreach in curre...
4-H, FFA Members Participate at County Spring Livestock Show
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4-H, FFA Members Participate at County Spring Livestock Show
February 28, 2024
County 4-H and FFA members joined together to participate in the 57th annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show Feb. 15-17. Pictured are several sights from the event.
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Exhibitor Breed Place Club/Chapter
February 28, 2024
# Exhibitor Breed Place Club/Chapter 1 Cierra Boydston Market Steer Div. 2 Class 1 - 1st Place Morris 4-H 2 Hannah Pembrook Hereford Heifer Breed Champion Beggs FFA 3 Zane Clark Cross Mkt. Hog Reserve...
Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show highlights hard work of participants
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Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show highlights hard work of participants
February 28, 2024
The day started early for the 4-H and FFA members who participated in the 57th annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, which began Feb. 15 and concluded on Feb. 17 in the late hours of the night...
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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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