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USDA grant program available
December 29, 2023
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is entering into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service under the Resilient F...
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Veterans for the Arts program holds quarterly meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 29, 2023
The Veterans for the Arts program held their quarterly meeting Dec. 16 at VFW Post 1189. President Sam Richardson called the meeting to order. Committee members present were Vice President Steven Diam...
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City of Okmulgee announces New Year’s holiday closings
December 29, 2023
All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of the New Years holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will remain ope...
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ENDUI patrol planned in Tulsa, Creek Counties
December 29, 2023
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with the Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa County Sheriff ’s Office, Bixby Police Department, Verdigris Police Department, Claremore Police Department,...
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County Treasurer’s Office extends payment date
December 29, 2023
The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the date from Dec. 31, to Jan. 5, 2024, to pay your 2023 taxes without penalty. According to Oklahoma Statute (O.S. 68 # 2915), the County Treasurer...
A Final Farewell
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A Final Farewell
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 29, 2023
OADC Executive Director Court Newkirk retires Court Newkirk. You may have heard of him. He’s the sharp minded, quick witted guy you see at all the County Commissioner and City Council meetings. And on...
National Guard deployment to border paid for by disaster response funds
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National Guard deployment to border paid for by disaster response funds
By PAUL MONIES OKLAHOMA WATCH 
December 27, 2023
Oklahoma spent more than $544,000 for the state’s National Guard to help secure the U.S. border with Mexico, money that came from a disaster fund typically used for National Guard response to tornadoe...
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Ongoing Events B.A.L.L. Group |
December 27, 2023
The B.A.L.L. (Be Active Live Longer) Group of First Baptist Church will not meet in December. Meetings will resume Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow. Okmulgee County Repu...
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Part 1
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 27, 2023
With only a few days left on the 2023 calendar, the Okmulgee Times looks back on some of the events and newsmakers that made the headlines. It can truly be said there is never a dull moment in Okmulge...
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OCCJA provides details regarding jail incident
December 27, 2023
OCCJA Executive Director Shannon Clark and Director of Law Enforcement Tim Lawson provided the Times with further information about the incident with Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police and their intera...
Paint brush Black poster board Instructions Stack boxes as desired to form fireplace
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Paint brush Black poster board Instructions Stack boxes as desired to form fireplace
December 22, 2023
Paint brush Black poster board Instructions Stack boxes as desired to form fireplace. I used two taller ones for the sides with a smaller box on top just to make it a little taller and then one solid ...
Giant Cocoa Cup
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Giant Cocoa Cup
December 22, 2023
Craft Materials Needed Giant bucket or tub Cardboard large enough to fit top of tub Paint choice of color for painting bucket Brown, white and red acrylic paints Paint brush Pool noodle Newspaper Foam...
Paper Flower Ornaments
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Paper Flower Ornaments
December 22, 2023
Crafting is a huge part of my life. My sister and I grew up painting ceramics with Granny, Mom and an Aunt. I used to work in Tulsa and worked 4 10’s and always had Friday’s off to spend with my siste...
Fun Facts
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Fun Facts
December 22, 2023
When you think about Christmas, Santa almost always comes to mind. In honor of the big red man, I chose foods that were named after him or his North Pole brethren without just being foods that looked ...
the agricultural god Saturn, took
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the agricultural god Saturn, took
December 22, 2023
The story of caroling, while most things this old, is not real clear. But it is believed to be based on pagan celebrations. Pagans sung songs with dancing around stone circles. Carols used to be writt...
Locals Take Home Sparkle Spree Winnings
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Locals Take Home Sparkle Spree Winnings
December 22, 2023
Diane Taylor was the 2023 Sparkle Spree grand prize winner last Thursday, presented by Okmulgee Main Street, bringing home $500. Other winners included Emily Miller ($250 Main Street Bucks), Julie Col...
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LIHEAP online enrollment now open
December 22, 2023
Oklahoma Human Services began accepting online applications Dec. 19 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally-funded program helps income-eligible families with their ...
OPS Staff Recognized
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OPS Staff Recognized
December 22, 2023
Okmulgee Primary school staff was recently recognized. Kim McElroy was named Support Staff of the Month and Shirlanna Harbin was named Teacher of the Month.
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Can you hear me now?
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 22, 2023
CP Kelco addresses residents’ noise complaints Following several posts in community pages by residents who reported hearing an intermittent, low-humming noise throughout the day, CP Kelco has released...
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Rules, applications approved for Housing Stability Program
December 22, 2023
In a specially called meeting Wednesday, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board of Trustees approved emergency administrative rules, permanent administrative rules and program applications f...
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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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