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County 4-H honors youth excellence at annual Achievement Banquet
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County 4-H honors youth excellence at annual Achievement Banquet
October 29, 2025
The spirit of leadership, community service and agricultural pride took center stage Oct. 9 as Okmulgee County 4-H hosted its annual Achievement Banquet, recognizing the accomplishments of youth from ...
Lawmakers get earful as Oklahoma home insurance rates skyrocket
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Lawmakers get earful as Oklahoma home insurance rates skyrocket
By PAUL MONIES OKLAHOMA WATCH 
October 29, 2025
Oklahoma’s reputation as a low-cost-of-living state is taking a hit after recent hikes to home insurance premiums, with lawmakers grappling for solutions after getting an earful from constituents. Add...
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HOROSCOPES
October 29, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your passion is ignited this week, Aries. A fun hobby might capture your full attention. Don’t be afraid to try something new or put your energy into something you really love. T...
Community spirit shines through the rain at Harvest Spoon Chili Fest
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Community spirit shines through the rain at Harvest Spoon Chili Fest
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 24, 2025
Despite gray skies, puddles and a radar full of rainclouds, Okmulgee proved once again that community spirit can outshine even the stormiest forecast. What was supposed to be a crisp autumn day of out...
Hope Luncheon honors local advocates in fight against abuse
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Hope Luncheon honors local advocates in fight against abuse
By JOSHUA JACKSON SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
October 24, 2025
The Okmulgee County Family Resource Center hosted its annual Hope Luncheon on Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church in Okmulgee, bringing together citizens, advocates and agency representatives united in th...
10 Years Ago (2015)
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10 Years Ago (2015)
October 24, 2025
• Okmulgee High School’s star runner Jayden Watkins officially punched his ticket to the Class 3A State Cross Country Championship. The talented freshman secured his spot with a fifthplace finish in t...
Rotary, Vets for Pets to host Halloween Costume Contest
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Rotary, Vets for Pets to host Halloween Costume Contest
October 24, 2025
The Okmulgee Rotary Club invites the community to join in the Halloween fun with a festive Costume Contest set for Friday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Pocket Park, located between ...
Landmark to Debut Tumblers at Saturday Event
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Landmark to Debut Tumblers at Saturday Event
October 24, 2025
Be sure to stop by Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Landmark for All Generations Homecoming and Open House, located at 210 N. Wood Drive in Okmulgee. This special event celebrates the ...
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Fetgatter praises implementation of food truck bill
October 24, 2025
Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today praised efforts by the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration (OLPGA) for completing the development and implementation of the new food truck permittin...
County sales tax income increases
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County sales tax income increases
October 24, 2025
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from August business. The monies they reported this period represent sales ...
October 24 Twin Hills Fall Carnival |
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October 24 Twin Hills Fall Carnival |
October 24, 2025
Twin Hills Public School will host its annual Fall Carnival Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. Children’s games will run from 5-6:15 p.m., with $10 wristbands covering a treat bag and unlimited play. A cakewa...
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Finding & Choosing God’s Way
October 24, 2025
As I recall the details of this true story, about 45 years ago, a 16-year old young man walked the aisle of a church at the close of an evangelist service, knelt in the altar and accepted Christ as hi...
Local clinic receives award
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Local clinic receives award
October 24, 2025
Okmulgee Pediatrics and Family Care recently received the Excellence in Patient Access Award of 2025, presented by Humana. This recognition reflects a commitment to providing timely, high-quality and ...
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Trinity Lutheran Church
October 24, 2025
This Sunday, Oct. 26, is Reformation Sunday. The readings are from Revelation 14:6-7, Romans 3:19-28 and John 8:31-36. --- “Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God,...
Ribbon Cutting Held for Rob’s Truck & Auto Repair
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Ribbon Cutting Held for Rob’s Truck & Auto Repair
October 24, 2025
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 17 to welcome Rob’s Truck & Auto Repair to the community. The business is located at 605 E. 6th Street (across from Boomarang Diner). Own...
Howard named MN Commissioner of Public Safety
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Howard named MN Commissioner of Public Safety
October 24, 2025
The Muscogee Nation has named former Emergency Management Director Bobby Howard as Commissioner of Public Safety. Howard, a Muscogee combat veteran and native of Depew, ran the Nation’s Emergency Mana...
Okmulgee Schools
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Okmulgee Schools
October 24, 2025
Monday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Sausage, Gravy, Fresh Grapes (PS) Lunch: Nachos, Refried Bean w Jalapeno (HS), Tomato & Lettuce Tuesday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Bacon, Applesauce Lunch: Pepperoni Piz...
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HOROSCOPES
October 24, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Timing is everything, Aries. Even though you are anxious to start something big, this might not be the right moment for it. You’ll benefit from stepping back to reassess. TAURUS ...
Critics say CompSource plan will hurt policyholders
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Critics say CompSource plan will hurt policyholders
By J.C. HALLMAN & PAUL MONIES OKLAHOMA WATCH 
October 24, 2025
A hush-hush plan to convert CompSource Mutual to a stock company has been challenged by a policyholder and a law firm who argue the proposal for Oklahoma’s largest workers’ comp insurer amounts to a r...
Volunteers needed Friday as Landmark prepares for event
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Volunteers needed Friday as Landmark prepares for event
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 22, 2025
As excitement builds for this weekend’s Homecoming and Open House at the Landmark for All Generations, organizers are calling on community volunteers to lend a hand with a cleanup day this Friday. Beg...
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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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