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January 6
January 3, 2024
Free Clothing Giveaway | Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing giveaway Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9-11 a.m. January 8 Okmulgee Community Theatre | Okmulgee Community Theatre will meet Monday, J...
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Living the Dream
January 3, 2024
MLK Jr. Memorial Committee to hold annual event The Okmulgee County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will hold their annual scholarship event Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. The theme is “Liv...
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Removing Gaslighting in Schools in 2024
By TOM DEIGHAN MOSTLY EDUCATIONAL 
January 3, 2024
Gaslighting has been identified as one of the most misunderstood words of 2023, and after some internet research, I do not understand it, either. So rather than defining it, I will rely on the 1944 mo...
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By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 3, 2024
The fourth quarter of 2023 showed us though tragedy may still happen, we can regain that strength through each other. October through December saw many residents coming together for several community ...
10 Years Ago:
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10 Years Ago:
January 3, 2024
Boom-A-Rang Diner held an all-you-can-eat special on catfish for $9.99 all day. The Orpheum showed “Anchorman 2” and “Frozen,” which has been out for 10 years! --- 25 Years Ago: A retirement reception...
Drop Box Available for County Tax Payments
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Drop Box Available for County Tax Payments
January 3, 2024
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch reminds area residents they have until this Friday, Jan. 5, to pay 2023 taxes without penalty. To make it easier for taxpayers, there is the Payment Drop Box ou...
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Ongoing Events B.A.L.L. Group |
December 29, 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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City of Okmulgee 2024 Holiday Schedule
December 29, 2023
The following is the 2024 Holiday Schedule for City of Okmulgee services. For all the listed Holidays, both the City Hall Offices and Public Works Operations will be closed. Emergency Service Operatio...
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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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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 ...
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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...
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Municipal, bond issues on ballot Tuesday
February 6, 2026
Early voting for Okmulgee County residents wishing to cast ballots in the Feb. 10 Election continues through 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. On Election Day, which is next Tuesday, Feb. 10, ...
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OOCYS records review raises questions
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 6, 2026
In November 2025, The Okmulgee Times first reported on governance concerns surrounding the Okmulgee- Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) Board following the termination of Executive Director Dr. Sh...
American Legion Post 10 seeks help to ensure no veteran is forgotten
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American Legion Post 10 seeks help to ensure no veteran is forgotten
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 6, 2026
For more than a century, members of Okmulgee’s American Legion White-Williams Post 10 have quietly carried out a mission rooted in respect, remembrance and service. Now, they are calling on the commun...
Why Okmulgee County Must Prioritize Emergency Services
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Why Okmulgee County Must Prioritize Emergency Services
By ROSIE LYNCH COMMUNITY ADVOCATE 
February 6, 2026
Okmulgee County is no stranger to extremes. In the winter, Arctic cold snaps push temperatures well below safe levels. In the summer, relentless heat waves turn homes into ovens. These are not rare or...
OCCJA Director responds during severe winter storm
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OCCJA Director responds during severe winter storm
February 6, 2026
During a recent winter storm impacting Okmulgee County, county officials and other volunteers were briefed by Okmulgee County Emergency Management as preparations were made to address hazardous condit...
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