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Pecan Festival volunteers needed
By News Staff 
February 10, 2022
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Pecan Festival Committee is seeking volunteers for this year’s Festival and reminds those making plans to attend to note the date change. “We are looking forward to an...
New owners at Dripping Springs Bait Shop
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New owners at Dripping Springs Bait Shop
By Melissa Heminover 
February 10, 2022
A staple in the Dripping Springs Lake area is under new ownership, but promises to still provide what customers have always expected at the bait shop on Dripping Springs Road. 3WD Bait & Tackle is own...
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Rep. Phillips files Right to Repair legislation
By News Staff 
February 10, 2022
Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds, has filed legislation creating the Digital Fair Repair Act. Phillips, who serves as Chair of the House Technology Committee, has run this legislation, also known as Righ...
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Continuance granted in Ewton case
By Melissa Heminover 
February 10, 2022
A hearing scheduled for Feb. 22 has been rescheduled in the Eastern District Court of Oklahoma. In the case, United States vs. Dallas Tyler Ewton, Ewton’s lawyers filed a motion to continue citing mor...
Bollinger to speak at Democratic Party meeting
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Bollinger to speak at Democratic Party meeting
By News Staff 
February 10, 2022
The Okmulgee County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union Building. According to County Chair Rae Ann Wilson, in addition to the ongoing emphasis on inc...
Black History comes to Orpheum
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Black History comes to Orpheum
By News Staff 
February 10, 2022
The Okmulgee Community Playhouse is bringing history to life at the Black History Extravaganza this month. The event will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th in dow...
Larabee wins mayor election
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Larabee wins mayor election
By Patrick Ford 
February 10, 2022
The winner in Tuesday’s election for City of Okmulgee Councilmember At Large (Mayor) was Richard Larabee. He received 385 ballots in his favor, while his challenger, Letisha LeBlanc received 322 votes...
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Henryettan arrested after running over man
By Patrick Ford 
February 10, 2022
A Henryetta man is facing assault charges after running over a person following a fight. On Saturday evening, Feb. 5, the Henryetta police responded to a call in the area of 8th and Cummings of a vehi...
Shine Like a Star at the Pecan Festival
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Shine Like a Star at the Pecan Festival
By Melissa Heminover 
February 10, 2022
“Okmulgee’s Got Talent” will be part of the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Pecan Festival this year. The Okmulgee Times is excited to present this event to the Pecan Festival. “We are always looking for...
Dedication planned for street named after fallen soldier
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Dedication planned for street named after fallen soldier
By Patrick Ford 
February 10, 2022
The Dunbar All School Association, Inc. will hold a special dedication ceremony next week to recognize a solder who died in Vietnam. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Dun...
Tie Dye, coffee now at Midge & Millie’s
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Tie Dye, coffee now at Midge & Millie’s
By Melissa Heminover 
February 8, 2022
Midge & Millie’s Booksellers is quickly becoming a destination stop in Historic Downtown Okmulgee. The humble bookstore has a wide range of books for any age, but they are becoming so much more than t...
Highway to Henryetta lineup, tickets announced
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Highway to Henryetta lineup, tickets announced
By News Staff 
February 8, 2022
Troy Aikman’s Highway to Henryetta recently released some of the artists slated to join Blake Shelton on June 11. Artists such as the Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue as well as George Dunha...
New Downtown Lighting Installation Begins
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New Downtown Lighting Installation Begins
By News Staff 
February 8, 2022
A crew from the City of Okmulgee Public Works Department was busy Monday afternoon working on the installation of the new downtown lights. Crews were taking down the temporary ones, and will be begin ...
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SoonerCare to cover COVID-19 testing kits
By News Staff 
February 8, 2022
SoonerCare members may now receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved athome, over the counter COVID-19 testing kits at no cost to the member. According to guidance from the Centers for Medica...
OFD Responds to Tuesday Fire
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OFD Responds to Tuesday Fire
By News Staff 
February 8, 2022
The Okmulgee Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reportered and first responders were able to control the flames. PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR
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PET PALS
By News Staff 
February 8, 2022
Do we have some sweatheart deals for you in February? Yes we do; all cat adoptions are just $35 each and all dog adoptions are $65 each. And, if you own a pit bull or pit bull mix, we will get them sp...
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Free virtual addiction support program available
By News Staff 
February 8, 2022
Isolation and stress caused from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can lead many to turn to drugs to cope. According to the Center for Disease Control, Oklahoma has seen a 20 percent rise in drug overdose...
Ten Criminal Justice Bills Worth Tracking This Legislative Season
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Ten Criminal Justice Bills Worth Tracking This Legislative Season
By Keaton Ross 
February 8, 2022
Bills aimed at easing the reentry process for Oklahomans incarcerated received strong bipartisan support in 2021. The Senate and House unanimously voted to enact the Sarah Stitt Act, which directs the...
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Liquor sales on Sunday?
By Patrick Ford 
February 8, 2022
Okmulgee County residents could soon vote on a measure that will allow liquor stores to be open on Sunday. Richard Potts, owner of Beeline Liquor, and his daughter Jennifer were at Monday’s meeting to...
Spring Livestock Show begins Thursday
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Spring Livestock Show begins Thursday
By Patrick Ford 
February 8, 2022
The annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show will begin Thursday at the county fairgrounds. Area FFA members and 4-H students will round up their prize livestock projects and compete in this annua...
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Chlorine system failure prompts boil advisory
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Editor’s Note: Please refer to the City of Okmulgee website at www. okmugeeonline.com and the Okmulgee City Hall Facebook page for questions and updates related to this matter. Citizens are also encou...
GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
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GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
April 8, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honorees ahead of a districtwide banquet - celebrating their achievements. The banquet...
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Candidate filing ends
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Following the candidate filing period last week, elections are ahead for Okmulgee County Commissioner in District 1 and 3. Leading the slate of filings are two countywide offices that drew no opponent...
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Mon...
OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
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OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
April 8, 2026
Area residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and medical sharps during a special take-back event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at OSUIT. The event will take pla...
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