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Okmulgee High School Holds Homecoming Assembly, Parade
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Okmulgee High School Holds Homecoming Assembly, Parade
October 4, 2023
Okmulgee’s Homecoming Week culminated with a district-wide pep assembly Thursday at Brock Gym, and Friday, OHS Leadership hosted a community block party outside the high school. The Homecoming Parade ...
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Tai Chi for Better Balance classes coming to area
October 4, 2023
The Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency of Aging and The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) Northeast Center of Healthy Aging will be providing the Tai Chi for Better Balance Progr...
Local Youth Makes Big Catch
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Local Youth Makes Big Catch
October 4, 2023
A young Okmulgee angler hauled in an impressive bass from Okmulgee Lake a few weeks ago. Shawn Ponthieux, an 8-year-old student at Okmulgee Primary School, was out fishing with his “Paw-Paw” Steve Dug...
GCTC unveils 2023-24 HOSA officers
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GCTC unveils 2023-24 HOSA officers
October 4, 2023
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is pleased to introduce the new slate of officers for the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter for the 2023-24 academic year. These dedicated st...
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Morris, Henryetta holding Homecoming festivities
October 4, 2023
Morris and Henryetta Public Schools are celebrating their respective Homecomings with various events planned. To kick off this week, both district students and staff participated in themed dress days....
The Value of a Hometown Newspaper
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The Value of a Hometown Newspaper
By MARK THOMAS OPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 
October 4, 2023
There’s an old saying that you don’t really appreciate something until you don’t have it anymore. We all know that to be true in our personal life with each loss of a lifelong friend or family member....
Morris Homecoming Queen candidates announced
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Morris Homecoming Queen candidates announced
By Clara Macaluso - Golf 
October 4, 2023
The Senior Homecoming Queen candidate representing Golf is Clara Macaluso. Clara is the daughter of Jami and Larry Macaluso. She is the granddaughter of Judy and Ron Davis, Linda and John Macaluso and...
Sadie Cloud Crowned Okmulgee Homecoming Queen
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Sadie Cloud Crowned Okmulgee Homecoming Queen
October 4, 2023
Okmulgee High School senior Sadie Cloud, representing the Wrestling program, was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday evening at Harmon Field. Her escort was Josiah Harrison. See additional photos from the...
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FEMA to hold nationwide alert tests today
October 4, 2023
Messages to be sent to all TVs, radios and cell phones FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wi...
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County faces budget concerns
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 4, 2023
Internet upgrades proposed at fairgrounds The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their end-of-the-month meeting on Friday, during which they discussed concerns regarding the budget for FY ...
Collection Drive Aiding Therapy Dog Programs
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Collection Drive Aiding Therapy Dog Programs
October 4, 2023
John Neal Jr. and Scott Cowell of Neal’s Homestore are pictured with some of the treats collected for the area therapy dogs, part of the Okmulgee Times’ and Henryetta Free-Lance’s Give a Dog a Bone co...
Annual Grayson Gumbo Festival is Oct. 7
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Annual Grayson Gumbo Festival is Oct. 7
October 4, 2023
It’s Gumbo Time! Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Festival this Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning at 11 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundrai...
Luv Ford, area newspapers team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Luv Ford, area newspapers team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 30, 2023
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign to increase awareness and to promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer...
How Sheltering Works and the Financing of It All
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How Sheltering Works and the Financing of It All
September 30, 2023
OCHS director shares information on agency In Nov. 2015, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter found itself with a compound problem and a victim of circumstance. With the resignation of the director ea...
Dewar to host Velma-Alma in ‘Battle of Unbeatens’ Friday
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Dewar to host Velma-Alma in ‘Battle of Unbeatens’ Friday
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 29, 2023
Beggs, Wilson seek to remain perfect in district play in Week 5 The midway point of the 2023 high school football regular-season schedule is taking place this Thursday and Friday all across the state ...
Postseason journeys continue for 4 county diamond squads
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Postseason journeys continue for 4 county diamond squads
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 29, 2023
Postseason journeys for four Okmulgee County diamond squads continued on Thursday afternoon. Varsity fastpitch softball teams from Dewar, Preston, and Wilson, as well as the varsity fall baseball team...
Morris Elementary School Celebrates National Recognition with Interactive Day of Learning
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Morris Elementary School Celebrates National Recognition with Interactive Day of Learning
September 29, 2023
Jasmyn Wilson Graduates from OU
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Jasmyn Wilson Graduates from OU
September 29, 2023
Scouts Visit Okmulgee Fire Department
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Scouts Visit Okmulgee Fire Department
September 29, 2023
10 Years Ago:
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10 Years Ago:
September 29, 2023
Superintendent Tod Williams joined school board members to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Science/Life Skills Center at Okmulgee High School. OSUIT dedicated the Chesapeake Energy Natur...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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