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Emergency Management director resigns
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Emergency Management director resigns
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 22, 2023
Wallace to serve on County Board of Health Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton submitted his resignation effective immediately during Monday’s meeting of the county commissione...
Women Making A Difference
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Women Making A Difference
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 22, 2023
Agency leaders working hard for community In honor of International Women’s History Month, the Okmulgee Times is taking a moment to highlight local women impacting the community through the work they ...
Okmulgee Public Schools seeks Ward 5 candidates
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Okmulgee Public Schools seeks Ward 5 candidates
March 22, 2023
Okmulgee Public Schools will be accepting letters of interest for the open seat in Ward 5. Interested individuals can submit applications through March 31. Interviews of all applicants that have submi...
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Dragons earn No. 3 ranking after 7-0 start
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
March 17, 2023
Dewar outscores opponents 50-4 in last five games The Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team earned the No. 3 spot in the Class A rankings this week following a 7-0 start to the 2023 spring baseball seaso...
Lady Pirates begin season with wins over Mounds
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Lady Pirates begin season with wins over Mounds
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
March 17, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirate slowpitch softball field opened their 2023 season earlier this week with back-to-back wins over the Mounds Lady Eagles. The Lady Pirates officially kicked off the slowpitch sea...
Pirates blank Varnum in spring opener
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Pirates blank Varnum in spring opener
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
March 17, 2023
The Preston Pirates began their spring baseball season Tuesday afternoon with a 10-0 victory over the Varnum Whippets. The season-opening win took place at the newly turfed high school baseball field ...
100th Anniversary Celebration
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100th Anniversary Celebration
March 17, 2023
American Legion Post 10 celebrated its 100th anniversary last Thursday during their regular monthly meeting. The Legion was chartered on March 23, 1923, in Okmulgee and currently has 75 members with 2...
10 Years Ago:
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10 Years Ago:
March 17, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirates captured their 7th state girls’ basketball championship this past Saturday with a 45-41 victory over Cordell at State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City. --- 25 Years Ago: Class B Re...
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March 17, 2023
The Knights of Columbus Council 1677 will continue their annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, March 17, at the American Legion Post 10, located at 6th & Oklahoma in Okmulgee. The event will be he...
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Fahie to be guest at Chamber Luncheon
March 17, 2023
The next Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce lunch will be Wednesday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. It will be held in the PSO Lounge at OSUIT Student Union. Guest speaker will be De’Andre Fahie, a Business Servic...
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Project Heart Senior menus
March 17, 2023
Project Heart Senior • Monday: Beef Stroganoff w/Noodles, Buttered Carrots, Chilled Pears, Hot Roll, Margarine, Brownie • Tuesday: Chili Cheese Dog, Vegetable Blend, Rosy Applesauce, Cookie • Wednesda...
Okmulgee Schools • Monday:
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Okmulgee Schools • Monday:
March 17, 2023
Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Pineapple; Lunch: Traveling Taco, Refried Beans, Cheesy Mexican Rice, Salsa, Lettuce & Tomato, Cherry Craisin • Tuesday: Breakfast: Primary: Pancake, Sausage, Syrup, Blueberr...
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last approximately two weeks
March 17, 2023
last approximately two weeks. During this time, in-person visitation will be suspended. Telephones and video visitation will remain available. The Tiger Commissary kiosk will be temporarily relocated ...
Lions Club Pancake Day Is Tuesday
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Lions Club Pancake Day Is Tuesday
March 17, 2023
Okmulgee Lions Club members are ready for their upcoming Pancake Day. It will be held Tuesday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole. Tickets are available ahea...
Signs of Progress: New Bridge Installed
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Signs of Progress: New Bridge Installed
March 17, 2023
The new fast-cast bridge was being installed this week on the Old Morris Highway, according to District 2 County Commissioner David Walker. This structure will hopefully be the permanent solution to r...
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Absentee ballot deadline for April 4 election is Monday
March 17, 2023
Precinct closing announced Voters who want to vote by mail must submit their absentee application to the County Election Board by 5 p.m., Monday, March 20. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, As...
OPS board members thanked
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OPS board members thanked
March 17, 2023
Personnel approved during session PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Two members of the Okmulgee School board said goodbye during Tuesday’s session at the Administration Building. President Mark Tuggle served h...
New canine officer coming to MPD
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New canine officer coming to MPD
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 17, 2023
Proposal on sludge remediation heard The Morris Police Department is looking forward to obtaining a new officer to assist in their Drug Prevention Program. During Monday’s meeting of the Morris City C...
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OC Jail lobby closed for renovations
March 17, 2023
Due to a necessary infrastructure renovation project, the Okmulgee County Jail lobby will be closed for a short time. The project is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. today (Friday), and
Focus Magazine Inside This Issue
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Focus Magazine Inside This Issue
March 17, 2023
This year’s Focus Magazine, created by the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance, is now available. This year, Focus highlights the many small businesses that have sprouted throughout the county.
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 3, 2026
Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...
MPS honors Allred for service
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MPS honors Allred for service
April 3, 2026
Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...
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Operation Sooner Shield nets arrests statewide
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 3, 2026
A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...
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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week approaches
April 3, 2026
Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...
A Slice of History Returns
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A Slice of History Returns
April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...
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