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The Wizard of Oz on Stage debuts tonight
July 28, 2023
The Okmulgee Community Playhouse will present “The Wizard of Oz” beginning tonight. This will be a fun show for the whole family. There are three opportunities to see local talent perform on the Orphe...
7 Hills Music Festival is Aug. 5
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7 Hills Music Festival is Aug. 5
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
July 28, 2023
Tickets available for purchase Though the hot weather seems to be sticking around, you’re sure to find a cool spot at next weekend’s 7 Hills Music Fest, set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Nichols Park. Brou...
5th Street Community Gathering returns for third year
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5th Street Community Gathering returns for third year
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
July 28, 2023
Tonya Bowie emphasizes importance of community at Talk Local We are only a couple of weeks away from the 68th Annual Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo. Okmulgee resident and entrepreneur Tonya B...
Who holds the winning key?
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Who holds the winning key?
July 28, 2023
Begin trying them on the Okmulgee Times Treasure Chest Aug. 2 Who holds the winning key to unlock the lock for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt chest? Time will tell. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 2 you c...
On a Mission
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On a Mission
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER Heather Sumner Okmulgee Main Street Executive Director 
July 28, 2023
The Driving Force Behind Okmulgee Main Street Rural America is as complex as it is unique. The complexity is in the systems that keep the cities and towns running, and its uniqueness in the form of th...
Ready, SET … Go
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Ready, SET … Go
July 28, 2023
New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activities In response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County ...
The public is invited to enjoy a day of swimming competition this Saturday beginning at 10 a
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The public is invited to enjoy a day of swimming competition this Saturday beginning at 10 a
By NEWS EDITOR PATRICK FORD 
July 28, 2023
The public is invited to enjoy a day of swimming competition this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. as the Okmulgee County Family YMCA will host several other teams for a meet. There is no cost to attend ...
Dunbar Alumni offer Mom’s Day Out Services
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Dunbar Alumni offer Mom’s Day Out Services
July 26, 2023
Parents, do you need a small break from the kids? The Dunbar Alumni Association is offering a Mom’s Day Out Service to the community every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per child. The...
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S Florida Ave
July 26, 2023
S Florida Ave. - Public Service Assistance, Oth- er 4:34 p.m. - 200 Block Este Cate Dr. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew 6:22 p.m. - 1000 Block S Florida Ave. - Person in Distress, Other 9:11 p.m. - ...
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Cooling stations available around county
July 26, 2023
With the temperatures at high levels this week, several organizations and churches have put themselves forward to provide a safe place to cool off and get some water. A special thank you to everyone w...
July 28
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July 28
July 26, 2023
of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. July 28-30 The Wizard of Oz | Okmulgee Community Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz” July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmu...
Burning
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Burning
July 26, 2023
8:03 a.m. - 500 Block S Cedar Ln. - Lock Out 9:55 p.m. - W 7th St. & S Oklahoma Ave. - Brush or Brush and Grass Mixture Fire 10:21 p.m. - W 7th St. & S Oklahoma Ave. - Special Outside Fire, Other — 1:...
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Three injured in county crash
July 26, 2023
Three Mounds residents were injured in an accident last week in northern Okmulgee County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the incident on July 20 at 2:27 p.m. on Hwy. 75 northbound at Hectorville...
10 Years Ago:
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10 Years Ago:
July 26, 2023
K-9 Officer Yoshi took a punch to the head but still caught a fleeing suspect who was running from Kiefer Police and came to Okmulgee, where he crashed and tried to escape on foot. Okmulgee High Schoo...
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OC Emergency Management Weekly Report
By JEFF MOORE OKMULGEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 
July 26, 2023
Editor’s Note: New Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore provided the following report for the week as he gets acclimated to his new job. Welcome to Okmulgee County! Week of 07/17/2...
Okmulgee County jobless rate rises
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Okmulgee County jobless rate rises
July 26, 2023
Overall state numbers are down Oklahoma’s jobless rate is down overall for most counties according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. However, Okmulgee County saw t...
OSUIT, MN hold adult education graduation
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OSUIT, MN hold adult education graduation
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
July 26, 2023
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and Muscogee Creek Nation Employment and Training Adult Learning Program held their GED graduation ceremony last Thursday. The speakers for the evenin...
4-H parents, volunteers are ‘Right on Target’
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4-H parents, volunteers are ‘Right on Target’
By TRISHA GEDON OSU EXTENSION 
July 26, 2023
Julie Norem honored at luncheon The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is designed around the concept of learning by doing - and that concept isn’t just for club members. Parents and volunteers ca...
OCCJA canine officer dies
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OCCJA canine officer dies
Official cause pending necropsy report
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
July 25, 2023
Patrick Ford Editor The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority suffered a tragic loss last Thursday, July 20. Sgt. Azlan, a three-year-old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix, succumbed to an un...
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The Wizard of Oz on stage
July 21, 2023
The Okmulgee Community Playhouse will present “The Wizard of Oz” next weekend. This will be a fun show for the whole family. There are three opportunities to see local talent perform on the Orpheum st...
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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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