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Filing period for school, city posts begins Dec. 5
By News Staff 
November 25, 2022
The filing period for residents wishing to serve on school board posts, and on the Okmulgee City Council will begin the first Monday in December. Declarations of Candidacy for Board of Education posts...
A Team Effort
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A Team Effort
By News Staff 
November 25, 2022
Administration and staff of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority were joined by County Commissioners Erik Zoellner and David Walker Tuesday to serve a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner to inma...
Support Local, Small Businesses
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Support Local, Small Businesses
By News Staff 
November 25, 2022
Let the shopping begin! The holiday season officially kicks off today as many citizens will take advantage of Black Friday sales events to save money on gifts and other items. This weekend, there is a...
Okmulgee Police Blotter
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Okmulgee Police Blotter
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
10/22/2022 12:00 a.m. - 8th/Wood-Casey’s - Larceny - RP states they just had an attempted beer run. RP was able to get product back before the subject left the store. RP advised subject got into a bla...
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Churches
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Plan to join us this Sunday morning! Our traditional worship begins in the Sanctuary at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School fo...
Sen. Roger Thompson sworn in for third term
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Sen. Roger Thompson sworn in for third term
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, was sworn in for his third and final term in the Oklahoma Senate on Nov. 16. He was automatically re-elected after being unopposed for the District 8 seat. The swearing ...
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Calendar of Events
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
November 23 A free Thanksgiving meal will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meals will be available for pickup or delivery for people in or around Okmulgee at the St. Anthony Church g...
City councilman, business owner passes away
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City councilman, business owner passes away
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
Longtime Okmulgee business owner and current city councilmember Everett O. Horn, Sr. passed away Nov. 18. Horn, 82, has served on the council and was mayor for over 18 years. He was the owner of Horn’...
Morris Operation 100 a Success
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Morris Operation 100 a Success
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
The Morris National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society thanks the community for their support of Operation 100 by bringing/ sending items or by helping pack boxes for Operation Christmas ...
Adopt a Salvation Army Christmas Tree
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Adopt a Salvation Army Christmas Tree
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
The Okmulgee Salvation Army would like to encourage each of you to give hope this Christmas by adopting an Angel. Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. The Okmulgee Salvatio...
Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive Underway
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Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive Underway
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
Harlan Ford’s annual Toy Drive kicked off Nov. 17. Last year, nine truckload beds full of toys and bikes were delivered to the Okmulgee Department of Human Services. The drive continues through Dec. 1...
PHS cheerleaders selected for honors
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PHS cheerleaders selected for honors
By Coleton Mcelhannon 
November 23, 2022
Preston High School Junior Coleton McElhannon has been selected for the highly distinguished United States All-American Varsity Cheerleader squad. Coleton becomes the first ever All American Male Chee...
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PSO joins national effort to combat utility scams
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) issued a utility scam warning to customers in recognition of Scams Awareness Day. PSO customers have reported scams or attempted scams 275 times so far this ye...
Dodge Brawl 2022
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Dodge Brawl 2022
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
A night of fun, skill and camaraderie returned Nov. 12 to Brock Memorial Gym. Dodge Brawl, an adult dodgeball tournament sponsored by Neal’s Homestore, drew teams from all over the area representing b...
Reliving the Past
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Reliving the Past
By Dawn Carter 
November 23, 2022
What do you do if you ran out of milk? You go to the grocery store. But what if there are none? When you realize you need a coat because the weather is changing, you go to the store and buy one. When ...
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EODD rep addresses Beggs water issues
By Patrick Ford 
November 23, 2022
Ernie Moore, executive director of the Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD), spoke during Monday’s county commissioner meeting to address matters related to the City of Beggs water issue. “It’...
OFD Battles House Fire
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OFD Battles House Fire
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
The Okmulgee Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday morning in the 600 block of North Taft. The home, which was unoccupied and partially caught fire around 10:30 a.m. and the OFD respon...
Thanksgiving Dinners planned
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Thanksgiving Dinners planned
By News Staff 
November 23, 2022
First United Methodist Church, Sister Love Community Outreach and Men and Women of Okmulgee have joined efforts this year to host the Okmulgee County Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. The event will be he...
Julie’s School of Dance to move to new location
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Julie’s School of Dance to move to new location
By News Staff 
November 18, 2022
Julie’s School of Dance is moving to a new home Dec. 1. They will be relocated to 108 S. Morton and will share a building with Lumberjack Attack, located across the street west of the Council House. C...
Ready for the Show
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Ready for the Show
By News Staff 
November 18, 2022
A Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show sponsored by Prairie Bell OHCE will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor Hazel Rissler will sell handmade Christmas ...
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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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