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County approves grant project management change
By JUSTUS MOSCO STAFF WRITER 
May 21, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, moving swiftly through a range of county business. --- CREOKS to oversee opioid abatement grant project management...
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Treasure Hunters Rejoice
May 21, 2025
Get ready to clear your trunks and fill your wallets - Okmulgee’s biggest shopping event of the summer is right around the corner. From June 5-8, the entire town will transform into one giant bargain-...
‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
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‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
May 21, 2025
Parents of Preston students in Pre-K through 2nd grade are encouraged to sign up their young learners for an exciting, hands-on educational opportunity this summer - the Pirate Summer Adventure, a fre...
Katie Peavler Joins Morris City Council
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Katie Peavler Joins Morris City Council
May 21, 2025
Katie Peavler signs paperwork after she is sworn in as a representative on the Morris City Council last week. She joined in on the meeting led by Mayor Joe Berryhill. Also pictured is Councilmember Gr...
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Tribes unify in approach to tobacco tax issue
By JASON SALSMAN MUSCOGEE NATION 
May 21, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation, Osage Nation and Quapaw Nation (the “Nations”) have committed to collaborate and seek positive action from the State of Oklahoma on tobacco tax compacts. To date, the...
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Okmulgee Main Street seeks new Executive Director
May 21, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street, a nonprofit organization devoted to revitalizing downtown Okmulgee through historic preservation, economic development and community engagement, is now accepting applications for...
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Okmulgee resident sentenced for federal firearm charge
May 21, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Wilbert Lamon Rivers, aka Wilbert Lamon Rivers, Jr., age 27, of Okmulgee, was sentenced to 41 months in prison f...
May 31 Baptist Village Car Show |
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May 31 Baptist Village Car Show |
May 21, 2025
Baptist Village of Okmulgee will hold a Cruise into Summer Car Show Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 W. 6th Street. The event will feature free hot dogs, raffles, vendor booths and gam...
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Drummond encourages senior fraud awareness
May 21, 2025
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is encouraging Oklahomans to take precautions to guard against elder fraud in recognition of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. “Older Oklahomans deserve to be trea...
OHS Graduates Class of 2025
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OHS Graduates Class of 2025
May 21, 2025
The Okmulgee High School Class of 2025 held its commencement ceremony Saturday evening at Brock Memorial Gym. A packed audience congratulated the graduates as Valedictorian LeAundre Delonia gave parti...
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Morris Academic Bowl team to compete in National Championship Tournament
May 21, 2025
With its strong finish at the Aggie Invitational, the Academic Bowl team from Morris High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, May 23, the team will represent their ...
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Telling the truth has always come naturally to you
May 21, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries. But tact isn’t always your specialty and sometimes your candor is now well-received. Keep that in mind this week. TAURU...
Merrilan Katherine Bruner
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Merrilan Katherine Bruner
May 21, 2025
The Spring of Life (Age 0-20) Merrilan Katherine Bruner was born on March 13, 1944, to Dewey and Rosella Bruner in Okmulgee. As a child, she attended First Baptist Church, where she learned about God ...
Leslie Johnston
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Leslie Johnston
May 21, 2025
Leslie “Les” Johnston, age 80, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Tulsa with his wife Jo Ann by his side. He was born on August 20, 1944, in Altus to John Leslie and Ila Mae (Cummings) Johnston. Les grad...
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Deborah Rae Benton
May 21, 2025
September 24, 1955 - May 19, 2025 Deborah Rae Benton, 69, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Plano, Texas. Deborah was born September 24, 1955, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Alb...
Obituaries
Michael John Dowling
May 21, 2025
August 29, 1988 - May 17, 2025 Services are pending for Michael John Dowling, 36, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Okemah.
Obituaries
Brenda Long
May 21, 2025
January 31, 1955 - May 15, 2025 Brenda Kay Long, born January 31, 1955, in Okmulgee, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Okmulgee and raised in nearby Morris, Brenda spen...
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Betty Jean (Owen) Patterson
May 21, 2025
April 9, 1947 - May 15, 2025 Services are pending for Betty Jean Patterson, 78, of rural Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Henryetta.
Obituaries
Charles Edward McCormack, II
May 21, 2025
November 13, 1968 - May 15, 2025 Charles Edward McCormack, II, 56, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Okmulgee. Charles was born November 13, 1968, in Okmulgee to Peggy (Monahwee) and ...
Many moving parts still remain with FY26 state budget
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Many moving parts still remain with FY26 state budget
May 21, 2025
Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders have announced an agreement for the key elements to the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. The plan for the estimated $12.6 billion budget includes an income tax c...
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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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