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Okmulgee police investigating two robberies
By News Staff 
May 25, 2022
The Okmulgee Police Department is investigating two robberies in the area. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday the police were called to the Dollar Tree located at 1815  South Wood Drive. Chief Joe Prentice stat...
Area Club Partners with Sharks to Play Cornhole
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Area Club Partners with Sharks to Play Cornhole
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
Okmulgee County Shark athlete Jaden Peavler and BWC partner Silas Been placed second in their division recently. Members from the BWC Cornhole Club, Okmulgee’s local cornhole players group, partnered ...
PET PALS
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PET PALS
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
We are still on complete intake hold . We cannot take any dogs or cats in without new foster homes. Please come see us. Please spay or neuter pets. There is no such thing as an accidental litter. Cold...
Congratulations OHS Class of 2022
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Congratulations OHS Class of 2022
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
It was a night to remember as the Okmulgee High School Class of 2022 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony at Harmon Field. Superintendent Renee Dove; school board members Rod Wieme...
Former Boy Scout executive announces candidacy for State Representative
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Former Boy Scout executive announces candidacy for State Representative
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
Bobby Schultz, former Boy Scout Field Director for Okmulgee County, has announced his candidacy for State Representative of House District 24. The district covers portions of Okmulgee, Creek, and Tuls...
Passing the Torch
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Passing the Torch
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
The Okmulgee High School Class of 2022 took their final walk Saturday evening at Harmon Field as they received their diplomas during commencement exercises. A tradition at Okmulgee’s graduation is the...
Sample ballots available for Primary
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Sample ballots available for Primary
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
Sample ballots are now available for the Primary Election on June 28. Voters can download a sample ballot using the Oklahoma State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp, or p...
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OCHD seeks improvements, updates
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2022
Representatives of the Okmulgee County Health Department addressed commissioners about some needed updates and renovations at the facility during Monday’s session. Martha Laughlin, OCHD Business Manag...
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Homeless Shelter in dire need
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2022
With the increase of clients being served, a local agency is issuing a plea for assistance from the community. The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter is seeing increased numbers of clients being served....
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Kids to Parks events rescheduled
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2022
Cold, rainy weather last weekend resulted in the postponement of the Okmulgee Kids to Parks Day event. However, this Saturday is looking to be the perfect day as many will be preparing to commemorate ...
Preston Jump Rope Team takes ‘Best Overall’ at competition
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Preston Jump Rope Team takes ‘Best Overall’ at competition
By News Staff 
May 24, 2022
After a two-year year delay due to COVID-19, the annual Jump Rope Competition was back. On May 17, the Preston Jump Rope Team traveled to Seminole to complete. The Preston Jump Rope Team received 66 f...
YMCA director is guest of Lions Club
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YMCA director is guest of Lions Club
By News & Calendar Okmulgee Lions Club By Dean 
May 19, 2022
The special speaker at the May 17 Lion’s Club meeting was the director of the Okmulgee YMCA, Katie McElhaney. She began her career with the Y after getting her BA degree in Exercise from Bacone Colleg...
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Samantha Husong named to SNHU Dean’s List
By News Staff 
May 19, 2022
Samantha Husong of Beggs has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2022 Dean’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699...
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Spiritual Lips
By Randy Zinn 
May 19, 2022
It is amazing how many verses in the Bible speak about the different parts of the body - hands, feet, ears, eyes, the tongue and even lips. Who would ever think about the importance and significance o...
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The Days of Youth
By Clint Decker 
May 19, 2022
There was once an old wise king who wrote and collected various sayings that reflected his observations of life, from youth to old age. In pondering his younger days, he wrote poetically to the those ...
Okmulgee Public Schools Honors JOM Seniors
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Okmulgee Public Schools Honors JOM Seniors
By News Staff 
May 19, 2022
Okmulgee Public Schools honored the Okmulgee High School tribal seniors at the annual Johnson O’Malley Banquet. The 2022 Native American Seniors received their graduation stoles honoring their Native ...
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Holiday Closings
By News Staff 
May 19, 2022
All Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will remain opera...
Food Assistance Program Donates to OFRC
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Food Assistance Program Donates to OFRC
By News Staff 
May 19, 2022
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Food Assistance Program recently made a donation to the Okmulgee Family Resource Center for the purchase of food. A $100 donation was made by the Okmulgee County Farm Bureau W...
Twin Hills Backpack Buddy Program Receives Donation
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Twin Hills Backpack Buddy Program Receives Donation
By News Staff 
May 19, 2022
A donation was made recently to the Twin Hills School Backpack Buddy Program by the Okmulgee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. This donation was matched by a Farm Bureau member fa...
From the Archives
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From the Archives
By News Staff 
May 19, 2022
Part 7 Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. Acc...
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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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