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SA Food Pantry urgently seeks donations to help locals
November 7, 2025
The Okmulgee Salvation Army, located at 111 E. 8th Street, is putting out an urgent call for community support as its food pantry shelves run low. The organization continues to serve a growing number ...
Meet Okmulgee Main Street’s new Director Johnna Yoder
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Meet Okmulgee Main Street’s new Director Johnna Yoder
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 5, 2025
Okmulgee’s historic core has a new champion. Johnna Yoder has stepped in as the new director of Okmulgee Main Street, bringing a practical, systems-minded approach and a clear love for people and plac...
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Medication Take-Back, Food Drive event today in Beggs
November 5, 2025
The Beggs community will have two opportunities to give back and promote safety this morning, Nov. 5, as a Food Drive and a Medication & Sharps Take-Back Event is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fo...
FFA student recognized for project
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FFA student recognized for project
November 5, 2025
Okmulgee High School student Abby Hirsch had a morning she’ll never forget on Monday, Oct. 20, after being surprised with a $500 Bomgaars Award for her outstanding fair project. Abby was one of just 2...
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OPS board approves hires, public comment policy
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 5, 2025
The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the John Barksdale Board Room to address staffing, facility use and public comment procedure...
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City closings announced
November 5, 2025
The City of Okmulgee has announced all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency operations police and fire departments wi...
November 6 Fellowship Bean Dinner |
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November 6 Fellowship Bean Dinner |
November 5, 2025
Okmulgee First Free Will Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church are coming together to host a special bean dinner Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Okmulgee First Free ...
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Stay Ahead of the Herd
November 5, 2025
Livestock producers, ranchers and agricultural professionals across Okmulgee County are invited to a vital educational workshop focusing on emerging disease threats in livestock health. The event, tit...
How can I tell what’s right from what’s wrong?
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How can I tell what’s right from what’s wrong?
November 5, 2025
“You can really tell right from wrong because when you hit someone, you feel sorry for them,” says David, age 9. “Like if you kick someone in the knee, you feel bad,” adds Paul, 10. “I feel a feeling ...
Rotary Club brings Halloween spirit with costume contest
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Rotary Club brings Halloween spirit with costume contest
November 5, 2025
The Rotary Club of Okmulgee brought fun and community spirit to downtown Friday night as part of this year’s Scare on the Square celebration, hosting a lively costume contest in Rotary Pocket Park. Th...
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Simple Shelter
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT 
November 5, 2025
Isaiah 66:1-2 - This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place? Has not my hand made all these t...
County dental student receives scholarship
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County dental student receives scholarship
November 5, 2025
Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation recently announced its scholarship fund recipients at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OUCOD). Twin Hills re...
Halloween Art Contest Winners Announced
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Halloween Art Contest Winners Announced
November 5, 2025
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest. Pictured are drawings created by this year’s winners: Lilah Dowdy - Sharpe’s Department Store...
Museum of Natural History hosts free day Nov. 8
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Museum of Natural History hosts free day Nov. 8
November 5, 2025
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History invites Oklahomans from across the state to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its construction with a special free admission event, Curiousiday: Celebr...
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OCEM Report
By JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR 
November 5, 2025
This Nov. 3 report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...
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Holiday visits bring comfort to long-term care residents
November 5, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, community members across Eastern Oklahoma are being encouraged to visit residents in nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities. For many ...
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HOROSCOPES
November 5, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a great week to start a new project or hobby, Aries. Your energy is very high right now. Just be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Th...
‘Made in Okmulgee’
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‘Made in Okmulgee’
October 31, 2025
The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), in partnership with East Central Electric Cooperative (ECOEC), hosted an inspiring new event Wednesday - the first-ever “Made in Okmulgee” Manufacturi...
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Last Stop Christmas Shoppe returns Dec. 6
October 31, 2025
The 4th Annual Last Stop Christmas Shoppe Craft Fair, sponsored by Okmulgee First United Methodist Church, is slated to return Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Rowe Family Life Center, located on W. 8th Stree...
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Schulter to host inaugural Fall Chili Cook-Off
October 31, 2025
Schulter Athletics and Cheer are gearing up for a big day of community fun and fundraising as they host their 1st annual Fall Chili Cook-Off and Cornhole Tournament, both on Saturday, Nov. 1. These fa...
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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’
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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’
December 4, 2025
The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...
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Filing period ends today
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 3, 2025
The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...
Fundraiser to support CASA/Safehouse
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Fundraiser to support CASA/Safehouse
December 3, 2025
As the community gathers in downtown Okmulgee to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square, a delicious chili dinner fundraiser to benefit CASA...
Christmas on the Square arrives
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Christmas on the Square arrives
December 3, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...
OCCJA Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
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OCCJA Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
December 3, 2025
The OCCJA held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch last week, providing a slice of holiday warmth to the incarcerated. See the related story and additional photos on page A8.
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