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Okmulgee sweeps county cage battle with Beggs
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Okmulgee sweeps county cage battle with Beggs
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
February 7, 2023
Lady Dogs use second-half offensive surge to earn first win of season The varsity basketball teams for Okmulgee and Beggs met Saturday afternoon at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee. The h...
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Sen. Thompson appointed to committee
February 7, 2023
Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, has been appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for 2023. CSG South is a nonprofit, nonpartisan me...
OCCJA receives reaccreditation
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OCCJA receives reaccreditation
February 7, 2023
The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority received reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) at their Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29. Since founding in 1870, the...
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Storm Spotter Training Feb. 13
February 7, 2023
The 13th annual Okmulgee County Storm Spotter Training is set for Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. This free training program is presented by the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service and will be hel...
County Spring Livestock Show starts Thursday
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County Spring Livestock Show starts Thursday
February 7, 2023
4-H, FFA members to be showcased at fairgrounds The 56th annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show (OCSLS) begins Thursday at the county fairgrounds. FFA members and 4-H students have readied their...
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County approves audit of 911 Communications
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
February 7, 2023
Three bids tabled during session The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of a financial audit firm and a Human Resources professional to conduct study of the 911 Communications ...
Home Destroyed by Fire
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Home Destroyed by Fire
February 7, 2023
A home located just west of 10th and Alabama in Okmulgee was completely destroyed Saturday morning in a fire. The Okmulgee Fire Department responded to the scene; however, the home was totally engulfe...
Stidham Honored for 40 Years of Service
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Stidham Honored for 40 Years of Service
February 7, 2023
Assistant District Attorney Greg Stidham was honored at a surprise reception Monday morning at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Stidham has served for 40 years in D.A.s office, first as District Attorn...
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Property Tax Deadline nears
February 7, 2023
Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins reminds all taxpayers that the deadline to pay the last half of personal and ad valorem taxes is March 31. After that date, the penalty will begin accruing at ...
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Early voting begins Thursday for Okmulgee council post
February 7, 2023
Early voting begins Thursday for registered voters in the City of Okmulgee. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Board...
OCHS Board President Recognized
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OCHS Board President Recognized
February 2, 2023
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Candidate filing period begins Monday
February 2, 2023
Voter Registration deadline for March vote is Feb. 10 County residents seeking municipal offices can begin doing so Monday at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Candidate filings will be held for the Cit...
Milestone Reached
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Milestone Reached
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
February 2, 2023
Rikki Wolfe earns 150th coaching win Sasakwa head girls basketball coach Rikki Wolfe reached a milestone two weeks ago at the Paden Tournament. On January 20, 2023, Wolfe earned her 150th career coach...
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OSSAA releases playoff pairings for Class A & B cage squads
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
February 2, 2023
Henryetta to serve as Class B area tournament site The playoff pairings for the varsity basketball teams in Classes A and B were released last Friday by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Assoc...
Memorabilia Donated to OHS Alumni Room
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Memorabilia Donated to OHS Alumni Room
February 2, 2023
Corley Snow, Career and Academic Advisor with Okmulgee High School, and Jan Colombin, alumni and former Okmulgee Public Schools coach, teacher and principal, are shown with glasses donated from the OH...
Preston senior cheerleader signs with Coffeyville
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Preston senior cheerleader signs with Coffeyville
February 2, 2023
Preston High School senior Kadence Skupien signed a Letter of Intent last week to continue cheering at the college level. Kadence started her career as a competitive cheerleader in 5th grade. She has ...
How Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking to change elections, ballot initiatives
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How Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking to change elections, ballot initiatives
By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 2, 2023
With the 2024 presidential election cycle on the horizon, Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced more than 90 election and voting bills ahead of the upcoming legislative session. About one-fifth of these ...
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Annual YMCA Father-Daughter Dance is Feb. 18
February 2, 2023
The annual Okmulgee County Family YMCA Father- Daughter Dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. The event is a special opportunity for dads to bring their daughters (ages 2-14) to a semi-forma...
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Older Americans Act funding available
February 2, 2023
Service area includes Okmulgee County Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging announces availability of Older Americans Act Title III Funding. Grants are for a 3-year project period...
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Grow bags are a lightweight, mobile option for gardeners
By OSU EXTENSION 
February 2, 2023
TRISHA GEDON Traditional in-ground beds, raised beds and ceramic/plastic pot gardens are mainstay gardening methods, but grow bags add another dimension to this popular pastime. “One of the biggest ad...
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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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