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RELIGION
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
St. Michael Catholic Church 4th Sunday of Lent (C) (Jos. 5:9-12/2 Cor. 5:17-21/Lk. 15:1-32) In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear once more Christ Jesus’ famous story of the prodigal son. Prodigal means wa...
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Daring Daniel
By Randy Zinn 
March 24, 2022
One of my all-time favorite Bible characters in the Old Testament is the man named Daniel. We read and see much about his faith and determination in the book that bears his name. Daniel was Hebrew you...
Sharks, Masons Team Up for Special Olympics
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Sharks, Masons Team Up for Special Olympics
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
On March 5, members of Okmulgee Masonic Lodge #199 and the Okmulgee County Sharks hosted their annual “Shark Shiver” to raise money for the Special Olympics, raising $4,359.22. The Okmulgee Masonic Lo...
5th Annual Harlan Ford Car Show set
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5th Annual Harlan Ford Car Show set
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
Harlan Ford’s 5th Annual Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 25. This year’s event is set to kick off around 9 a.m. with raffles and prizes given away throughout the day as well as activities for...
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Oklahoma teachers smash DonorsChoose records, receive $6 million in CLASS grants
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
More than 7,500 Oklahoma classroom teachers in 1,411 schools at 462 districts have received shipments of handpicked learning tools and school supplies through an initiative from State Superintendent o...
Chamber welcomes Napoli’s to Okmulgee
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Chamber welcomes Napoli’s to Okmulgee
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors officially welcomed Napoli’s Italian Bistro with a ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon. Napoli’s is owned by Alban and Sara Osmanaj, and the manager is ...
Oklahoma Tribes’ economic impact exceeds $15.6 billion in 2019
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Oklahoma Tribes’ economic impact exceeds $15.6 billion in 2019
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
Native American tribes in Oklahoma had a $15.6 billion impact on the state in 2019, according to a new study released Wednesday. The study found that the tribes directly employ more than 54,000 people...
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Prayer Band to celebrate 65th anniversary
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
The City-Wide Prayer Band will celebrate its 65th Anniversary Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m. at Conversion Ministry, 1330 E. Martin Luther King Dr. in Okmulgee. Rev. McKinley Rice of St. Matthew Baptis...
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Hanna Indian Taco Sale fundraiser April 2
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
Hanna Indian Community will hold an Indian Taco Sale Saturday, April 2, from 12-4 p.m. in the Hanna School Cafeteria. The meal will include a taco, dessert and a drink for $8. Dine-in and carryout are...
American Legion celebrates 99th birthday
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American Legion celebrates 99th birthday
By News Staff 
March 24, 2022
Okmulgee’s American Legion Post 10 will celebrate 100 years next year. This week, the members of the Post kicked off the preparations with a reception and a 99th birthday cake. White-Williams Post 10 ...
At least 537 COVID-19 deaths missing from state nursing home data
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At least 537 COVID-19 deaths missing from state nursing home data
By Whitney Bryen 
March 23, 2022
At least 512 nursing home residents who died from COVID-19 are missing from state reports. Also unaccounted for in state reports are 25 nursing home staff who died from COVID-19. On March 1, the state...
Free environmental law enforcement training seminar April 7
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Free environmental law enforcement training seminar April 7
By Trisha Gedon 
March 23, 2022
Illegal roadside dumps continue to be a problem in Oklahoma. Not only are they unsightly and dangerous, but they also have a negative impact on the environment. To help reclaim the rural environment, ...
Big Cussetah Wild Onion Dinner a Success
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Big Cussetah Wild Onion Dinner a Success
By News Staff 
March 23, 2022
Big Cussetah Methodist Church in Morris held their Annual Wild Onion Dinner this Saturday feeding dozens of church members and others in the surrounding area. The menu included fresh, home cooked wild...
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L-Theanine can aide with stress relief
By Melissa Heminover 
March 23, 2022
Laci Slape with Okmulgee’s Nutrition Shoppe says something she has added to her daily regimen is L-Theanine. Slape says L-Theanine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in green tea. “This supplement...
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Woman dies after vehicle accident
By News Staff 
March 23, 2022
A Beggs woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision happened at 10:31 a.m. on Monday at N 230 Rd and Hoover Rd, in northern Ok...
From the Past
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From the Past
By News Staff 
March 23, 2022
An Okmulgee Times reader recently shared this photo from downtown Okmulgee. Alan Lovelady sent this photo from 1948, showing his mother, Vera Sue (Lemley) Lovelady, second from right, near the corner ...
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Animal Welfare Committee to meet March 31
By News Staff 
March 23, 2022
The Okmulgee Animal Welfare Committee will meet via Zoom on Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m. This meeting will cover the successes the Okmulgee County Humane Society has had with transports, adoptions, an...
Highway to Henryetta concert adds performers to lineup
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Highway to Henryetta concert adds performers to lineup
By Melissa Heminover 
March 23, 2022
As excitement continues to build for this summer’s Highway to Henryetta, more artists have been announced for the June 11 event. Tickets are still on sale for the all-day festival set to take place at...
County unemployment trends upward
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County unemployment trends upward
By News Staff 
March 23, 2022
The jobless rate in Okmulgee County rose to start the new year, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County reported a rate of 4.2 percent in January. That n...
Filming has begun for Reservation Dogs
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Filming has begun for Reservation Dogs
By Melissa Heminover 
March 23, 2022
Cast and crew have returned to Okmulgee County to begin filming for the second season of the award winning series Reservation Dogs. The comedy series that streams on FX on Hulu is co-created by Oklaho...
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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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