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December 25
December 22, 2023
VFW Post 1189 will hold a Christmas Dinner Monday, Dec. 25, at 12 noon at the post, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. Ongoing Events Hoffman Fellowship | Hoffman Fellowship will be closed the next two ...
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Voter registration for Republican County Convention set
December 22, 2023
Dec. 31 is the deadline to be listed on the voter rolls as a registered Republican in order to participate in the Feb. 16, 2024, official precinct meetings and 2024 County Convention. Register at www....
Preston’s Goree Named Athlete of the Week
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Preston’s Goree Named Athlete of the Week
December 22, 2023
Preston basketball player Jervais Goree was honored as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Goree are Coach Chase Littlejohn and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure to check the B section in each...
Here’s a bit of what’s going on in your community, per the city council reports for the month of November: —
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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 November: —
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
December 22, 2023
Community Development • Total Building Permits Issued - 26 • Inspections to Date - 149 --- Residential Construction • 1 new residential on 36th Street • 1 new housing unit at Jubilee Christian • 1 new...
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Holiday closings announced
December 22, 2023
The City of Okmulgee is reminding customers that sanitation services for Monday, Dec. 25, routes will run on tomorrow, Dec. 23. Tuesday through Thursday routes will run a day later, with Friday routes...
OSU-CHS awarded $16M grant
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OSU-CHS awarded $16M grant
By SARA PLUMMER OSU HEALTH 
December 22, 2023
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded OSU Center for Health Sciences a $16 million grant to enhance the school’s recruitment, retention and training programs focused...
Okmulgee Primary School Holds McDonald’s Assembly, Receives Funds
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Okmulgee Primary School Holds McDonald’s Assembly, Receives Funds
December 22, 2023
Earlier this week, Okmulgee Primary held their McDonald’s assembly where they received a check from the recent McTeacher night fundraiser and Mrs. Heck, the pie queen, got to put a pie in Ms. Dawn Wal...
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Jail incident addressed by Sheriff’s Office
December 22, 2023
Sheriff Eddy Rice released information about an incident earlier this week at the Okmulgee County Jail. According to the sheriff, on Dec. 18, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office received a call for ...
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MN AG shares details of jail encounter
December 22, 2023
Muscogee Nation Attorney General Geri Wisner spoke to the media Thursday at the MCN Dome, in reference to the controversy and incident that happened Monday and Tuesday at the Okmulgee County Jail, whi...
OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
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OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 22, 2023
Chief Prentice to resign mid-February “The current situation is dire.” Those words in a monthly memo and report from Police Chief Joe Prentice to the Okmulgee City Council, describes a situation, that...
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Catholic Churches release Christmas schedule
December 20, 2023
Christmas Eve Mass Sunday, Dec. 24 • 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 515 S. Morton Ave. --- Christmas Day Masses Monday, Dec. 25 • 8:30 a.m. at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church, 808 E. 3rd St. • ...
December 25
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December 25
December 20, 2023
VFW Post 1189 will hold a Christmas Dinner Monday, Dec. 25, at 12 noon at the post, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. Ongoing Events Fur Friends Angel Tree | Funky Blessings is once again sponsoring th...
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Registration open for 2024 OK Pecan Management Course
December 20, 2023
OSU Extension announced that registration is open for the 2023 Oklahoma Pecan Management Course. This course is to provide an in-depth experience in the classroom and orchard for current and prospecti...
Robinson to Hold Book Signing at OPL
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Robinson to Hold Book Signing at OPL
December 20, 2023
Licensed cosmetologist and new childrens’ book author Hailey Robinson will hold a book signing in town this weekend. The Morris alum will be at Okmulgee Public Library this Saturday, Dec. 23, from 10 ...
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Holiday closings announced
December 20, 2023
Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Emergency service operations, police...
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Two injured in accident near Grayson
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
Two county residents were injured in a crash Saturday afternoon near Grayson. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the crash on Dec. 17 around 4:42 p.m. on Broadway Rd., 1.3 miles east of Hwy. 266, just e...
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Independents eligible to vote in 2024 Democratic primary elections
December 20, 2023
State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced that he has been notified by the Oklahoma Democratic Party that it will allow Independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during the...
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OT to close for Christmas
December 20, 2023
The Okmulgee Times office will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, and Monday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.
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PSO customers to see lower bills
December 20, 2023
Rates to drop by $15.53 Okmulgee area residents will see a substantial reduction on their electric bills beginning in January. Customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will see a “substan...
Support for Harlan Toy Drive Is Overwhelming
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Support for Harlan Toy Drive Is Overwhelming
December 20, 2023
The 8th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive once again brought out the love from the Okmulgee County area (even beyond) as individuals, organizations, churches and businesses donated thousands of gifts that ...
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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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