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Preston to host academic showcase
December 8, 2023
Event to feature four successful teams The public is invited to a special event Monday which will spotlight some of the top academic teams in Oklahoma, including two from Okmulgee County. The Mark All...
County employment rate holds steady
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County employment rate holds steady
December 8, 2023
The employment rate around the state rose slightly during October, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County saw its job numbers remain prett...
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Republicans to meet Dec. 12
December 8, 2023
The Dec. 12 Okmulgee County Republican Meeting/Christmas Celebration will feature Ronda Vuillemont- Smith, Chairman of the Tulsa County GOP, and State Representative Scott Fetgatter. Both speakers wil...
Community Bell Ringers Support Salvation Army
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Community Bell Ringers Support Salvation Army
December 8, 2023
A big thanks to members of the community and various organizations who have stepped up to aid in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Pictured are John and Rhonda Hammon,...
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Candidate filing period ends
December 8, 2023
Election set for Okmulgee City Council The filing period for county school Boards of Education and the City of Okmulgee Council ended Wednesday. There will be a non-partisan Primary Election to decide...
Rural Water District #1 honored by ORWA, state
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Rural Water District #1 honored by ORWA, state
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 8, 2023
Okmulgee County Rural Water District #1 recently returned home with several honors received at the Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference. Over 500 attendees from around the state attended the event in ...
Meet Okmulgee
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Meet Okmulgee
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 8, 2023
Chloe Reeves: Breaking the Mold Okmulgee and Okmulgee County are home to unique businesses and people who help them succeed. Okmulgee is also home to several institute of higher learning, providing tr...
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Treasurer’s Office extends payment date
December 8, 2023
The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the date from Dec. 31, 2023, to January 5, 2024, to pay your 2023 taxes without penalty. Their office will be closed on Dec. 22 and 25, according to...
Windy Chevrolet donates to Police, Fire Department
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Windy Chevrolet donates to Police, Fire Department
December 8, 2023
Partnership supports local first responders Windy Chevrolet and General Motors were proud to donate $5,000 to the Okmulgee Police Department and Okmulgee Fire Department. The presentation was made Wed...
Masons Aid Backpack Buddies
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Masons Aid Backpack Buddies
December 8, 2023
Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199 is a supporter of the Backpack Buddies program here in Okmulgee. The program sends food home with students for the weekend that, without it, would not have anything to e...
Sports
Morris drops road games at Eufaula
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 6, 2023
The Morris varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time in 2023-2024 this past Friday, traveling to Eufaula for a showdown with host Ironheads and Lady Ironheads. The Morris squads s...
Sports
Dewar begins season with road split
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 6, 2023
The Dewar varsity basketball program began its 2023-2024 season last Thursday in Council Hill, traveling to Midway High School to battle the host Chargers and Lady Chargers. The Dewar cagers left the ...
Preston cagers rout Okla. Union in road meeting
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Preston cagers rout Okla. Union in road meeting
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 6, 2023
The Preston varsity basketball program returned to the hardwood after a short break this past Friday evening in South Coffeyville. The Pirates and Lady Pirates walked off the court at Oklahoma Union H...
Looking for the Pin
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Looking for the Pin
December 6, 2023
Dewar’s Cash Faulkner watches the referee’s hand strike the mat for a pinfall victory over his Olive opponent during last Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memoria...
Back Home
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Back Home
December 6, 2023
Former Okmulgee wrestling coaches Dewayne Hammer (above) and Marlon Houston (below) coach their respective teams during Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memorial ...
Wilson sweeps Paden in cage opener
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Wilson sweeps Paden in cage opener
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 6, 2023
Wolfe begins Lady Tiger tenure with 54-30 victory The Wilson varsity basketball program kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Friday evening at the Tiger Den. The first opponents for the Wilson ca...
Child Labor Is Poor Solution to Worker Shortages
Columns & Opinion
Child Labor Is Poor Solution to Worker Shortages
December 6, 2023
Part 2 of 3 In last week’s column, I wrote about a recent study commissioned by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn. They examined what other states are considering in extending...
10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
December 6, 2023
Randy and Diana, co-owners of Triple Nichols Rally, continued their annual gift-giving program to CASA Safe House. The Nicholls raised gifts by staging their 3rd Annual Ride for Hunts Motorcycle event...
Boyfriend eager to keep girlfriends from meeting
Columns & Opinion
Boyfriend eager to keep girlfriends from meeting
December 6, 2023
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own ...
What Is Love?
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What Is Love?
December 6, 2023
“I think love is being kind, helpful and caring for others,” says Patrick, 7. “I once showed love for my mom when I agreed to go to her favorite restaurant after I tasted their food.” That’s really lo...
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 19, 2025
Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...
City zoning, property items approved
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City zoning, property items approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council conducted an extensive and multifaceted regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a wide range of city business that included zoning changes, infrastructure funding challen...
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Commissioners review District 3 road project bids
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...
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Property tax deadline extended
December 19, 2025
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...
Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
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Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A man is facing a felony charge of Cruelty to Animals following a disturbing incident reported Monday near the Okmulgee County Courthouse that drew immediate public attention and outrage. According to...
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