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County jobless rates holds at 4.6%
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County jobless rates holds at 4.6%
By News Staff 
November 18, 2022
Okmulgee County’s jobless rate remained steady in September according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. During the month, Okmulgee County once again reported a 4....
Health Dept. celebrates local leaders at summit
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Health Dept. celebrates local leaders at summit
By News Staff 
November 18, 2022
The District 7 County Health Departments celebrated local leaders at the conclusion of the Health Equity and Leadership Summit on Oct. 28. Leaders were nominated by their peers and awarded for advanci...
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City approves ordinances in monthly session
By Patrick Ford 
November 18, 2022
Okmulgee City Council approved several ordinances during their regular session Tuesday at City Hall. Not in attendance at the session were members Dawn Carter and Everett Horn. Agenda items approved w...
‘Tis the Season
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‘Tis the Season
By Patrick Ford 
November 18, 2022
Small Business Saturday The holiday season is upon us, and with that, there are lots of opportunities to help local, small businesses to continue to thrive. Okmulgee Main Street is once again encourag...
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‘Tis the Season
By Patrick Ford 
November 18, 2022
The Okmulgee Times is excited to announce the return of the Cookie Crawl, in conjunction with Okmulgee Main Street and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. “Last year, the event was a great success with ...
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Morris School board holds meeting
By Patrick Ford 
November 18, 2022
The Morris School board of directors met Monday and received updates from Supt. Chris Karch during the session. The current enrollment for Morris Schools is 942 students. As November is Native America...
Community Support Appreciated
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Community Support Appreciated
By News Staff 
November 18, 2022
Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Executive Director Brenda Brewer thanks the Okmulgee Elks Lodge for their continued support of the agency, especially during these difficult times. This week, Elks Lod...
Arrest made, charges filed in shooting incident
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Arrest made, charges filed in shooting incident
By Patrick Ford 
November 18, 2022
Charges have been filed against an Okmulgee man wanted in connection with a shooting in late October. A warrant was issued Oct. 31 for Timothy Dale Chastain, 40. Felony charges were filed in district ...
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Bond increased to $10 million for Kennedy
By News Staff 
November 18, 2022
The bond for Joseph Lloyd Kennedy, 67, a person of interest in the murder of four Okmulgee men, was increased to $10 million following a hearing on Wednesday in district court. Kennedy was booked into...
OHS Aviation Program named top in country
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OHS Aviation Program named top in country
By Patrick Ford 
November 16, 2022
Okmulgee Public School’s Aviation program was named number one in the country recently for their use of the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) curriculum. During last week’s school board me...
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County approves Beggs funding proposal
By Patrick Ford 
November 16, 2022
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal which will help Beggs Schools now, and even in the future. Last week, Commissioner Robert Zoellner spoke on a proposal to use ARPA funds ...
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Beggs citizens seek answers to water woes
By Patrick Ford 
November 16, 2022
Beggs residents turned out Monday evening to air their complaints and concerns concerning the lack of water, which has caused some to be without for at least 12 days and forced the closure of schools....
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
Creative outlets will help you relax this year. Lowering debt, making your living space more efficient or moving to a less expensive location will free up cash you can put toward something you want to...
Legislative deadlines you need to know
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Legislative deadlines you need to know
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
With the elections in the history books, we now know who will be serving in the various political offices in Oklahoma. Congratulations to those who won their races and thank you to those who put their...
Okmulgee Humane Society • 918-759-2000
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Okmulgee Humane Society • 918-759-2000
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
OCHS and our community have been so fortunate in saving so many animals by placing them in local boarding, but this gets expensive for our non-profit organization. We need to place these animals into ...
Amador Sisters Help Preston 4-H
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Amador Sisters Help Preston 4-H
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
Madelyn and Maggie Amador from Preston 4-H are shown using visuals to teach 4th graders about watersheds. They told the children how important it is that everyone do their part in keeping Okmulgee fre...
Help for the Holidays
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Help for the Holidays
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
Chapter Z PEO members Dana Sigmon and Carolyn Brown present Brenda Brewer, Director of the Okmulgee Homeless Shelter, with a $500 donation to Randy’s Foods to help with the shelter’s food costs during...
Saluting Our Veterans
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Saluting Our Veterans
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
Several county schools held programs and events last week as a way to salute area veterans for their service and sacrifice. Pictured are photos from the programs at Okmulgee Dunbar School and Morris E...
Morris student excels at speech contest
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Morris student excels at speech contest
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
Abigail Smart, Morris, placed second in her category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa, Nov. 8. She competed in the Intermediate Natural Resour...
GCTC students receive aid from Haas Foundation
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GCTC students receive aid from Haas Foundation
By News Staff 
November 16, 2022
The Green Country Technology Center students have once more benefited from assistance from the Gene Haas Foundation. This endowment will provide students with a range of opportunities to advance their...
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Okmulgee Times Pet Calendar Contest Fetches $1,559 for OKCO Humane Society
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Okmulgee Times Pet Calendar Contest Fetches $1,559 for OKCO Humane Society
February 14, 2026
Denise Frost and Tammy Shoemaker of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance present a check for $1,559 to OKCO Humane Society Board President Aimee Robinson, Executive Board Members and Treasurer ...
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Baldridge wins Okmulgee Council seat
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 13, 2026
Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 10, deciding a municipal race in the City of Okmulgee and approving two school bond issues that will fund major improvements for local stu...
Volunteers rally to improve Okmulgee Cemetery
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Volunteers rally to improve Okmulgee Cemetery
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 13, 2026
The power of community was on full display earlier this month as dozens of volunteers gathered to help clean and improve the Okmulgee Cemetery, demonstrating once again what can be accomplished when n...
Beggs Council sets administrator’s salary
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Beggs Council sets administrator’s salary
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
February 13, 2026
During a lengthy meeting Monday, Feb. 8, Beggs City Council set the annual salary for the city administrator and approved amending two city ordinances. Council also approved hiring four part-time poli...
Green Country Health Science students participate in HSE Day at the capitol
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Green Country Health Science students participate in HSE Day at the capitol
February 13, 2026
Students from Green Country Technology Center’s Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs recently represented the district at HSE Day at the capitol in Oklahoma City. Joining peers from ...
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