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Dragons thump Eufaula to repeat as Gumbo Classic champs
B: Sports
Dragons thump Eufaula to repeat as Gumbo Classic champs
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 5, 2023
Knights finish 6th at 38th Annual Dewar baseball tournament The Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team defended their Joe Fowler Gumbo Classic crown this past Saturday with an 11-2 thrashing of the Eufaul...
Lady Pirates rout Moss to win Dewar slowpitch tourney title
B: Sports
Lady Pirates rout Moss to win Dewar slowpitch tourney title
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 5, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirate varsity slowpitch softball team took home the team championship plaque from the Dewar Slowpitch Softball Tournament this past Saturday with a 15-6 thumping of the Moss Lady Pir...
Why I’m with Okmulgee County Humane Society: Part 2
Columns & Opinion
Why I’m with Okmulgee County Humane Society: Part 2
By BARBARA MARTIN OCHS DIRECTOR 
April 5, 2023
We lived in the city of Edmond. While living there, we purchased an AKC registered Westie, Holly and an AKC registered Airedale, Niccy. We worked full time, so we crate trained and potty trained the b...
Reader Should Beware of Potential Scammers
Columns & Opinion
Reader Should Beware of Potential Scammers
April 5, 2023
DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Living a Soap Opera” (Jan. 3), the unhappy woman who is married to an alcoholic. She is flattered by the three younger men she’s conversing with online. My experienc...
Teacher Appreciation
Columns & Opinion
Teacher Appreciation
By REP. CHRIS BANNING STATE REPRESENTATIVE 
April 5, 2023
I want to thank our extraordinary educators who work tirelessly to help all students learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. I just got back from the Bridge the Gap gala in Bixby. It’s a grassroots ...
Cooperation Better Than Conflict
Columns & Opinion
Cooperation Better Than Conflict
April 5, 2023
It is springtime, and the legislative session is moving forward reaching the halfway mark of the 2023 session. The Oklahoma Legislature is embroiled in heated debates over substantial education policy...
Religion
St. Michael Catholic Church
By Palm Sunday by Rev. Robert Duck 
April 5, 2023
We’re all familiar with the expression, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Perhaps is that never the case than in what we just heard than for no other reason than the words simply don’t do it. It ...
If Jesus rose from the dead today, how would you announce His resurrection?
Religion
If Jesus rose from the dead today, how would you announce His resurrection?
April 5, 2023
“Wylie cadoodles! Jesus is here, and let’s go see him,” shouts Meagan, 7. “He has risen from the dead. Invite him to your house and have supper with him. And let him come to your house and stay for th...
County 4-H students compete in Fashion & Speech Contest
Community
County 4-H students compete in Fashion & Speech Contest
April 5, 2023
It was a night to impress for Okmulgee County 4-H members at the Fashion and Speech Contest on March 24 at the fairgrounds. The contest, open to all Cloverbuds, Junior and Senior 4-H members, showcase...
4-H, MN Conservation Celebrate Garden Center Season Opening
Community
4-H, MN Conservation Celebrate Garden Center Season Opening
April 5, 2023
Preston 4-H and the Muscogee Nation Conservation District worked together March 25 to help make a grand opening to the Okmulgee Walmart Garden Center Season. On hand were leaders Julie Norem and Loren...
Community
Extra Help available to qualified seniors
April 5, 2023
Do you qualify for Extra Help with your Part D premiums, deductibles and co-pays? Depending on your income, you may also qualify for assistance with your Medicare Part B premiums. Extra Help is part o...
10 Years Ago:
Community
10 Years Ago:
By Baldridge Wins 
April 5, 2023
Steven R. Baldridge has been elected the mayor of Okmulgee. The current vice mayor won the election Tuesday by a 76-vote margin over challenger Terry Watkins. Baldridge received 383 votes or 55.5 perc...
Celebrating Women
Community
Celebrating Women
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
April 5, 2023
Area leaders take frontline in education, health During Women’s History Month in March, the contributions of women to society and the world were highlighted, both internationally and locally. Did you ...
After a decade, Oklahomans with disabilities still aren’t receiving the care they need
News
After a decade, Oklahomans with disabilities still aren’t receiving the care they need
By WHITNEY BRYEN OKLAHOMA WATCH 
April 5, 2023
Andee Cooper can’t take a shower without risking her son’s life. Kannon suffers from a rare disorder that causes daily seizures. He needs constant care, someone to soften his falls and keep him from c...
Okmulgee students attend 2023 AERO Oklahoma at State Capitol
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Okmulgee students attend 2023 AERO Oklahoma at State Capitol
April 5, 2023
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission brought stakeholders, pilots, aerospace and defense businesses, and lawmakers together to celebrate the state’s second-largest industry - aviation, aerospace, and d...
News
Holiday Closings
April 5, 2023
Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will remain operational. ...
News
NARFE to meet April 13
April 5, 2023
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. (across the street from Walmart) in Henryetta, Thursday April 13. O...
News
OCSO obtains video of incident
April 5, 2023
During the investigation of the April 2 shooting incident, OCSO investigators have located video footage of the shooting incident that appears to be taken from a cellular phone. Investigators are requ...
News
April 6
April 5, 2023
Prayer Before the Bell will celebrate their 25th birthday Thursday, April 6, at 7:15 a.m. Guest speaker will be John Hays, weekend anchor for Channel 8 News. Rev. Gregory Richardson is pastor. Beggs J...
County Conservation District hosts soil workshop for producers, community
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County Conservation District hosts soil workshop for producers, community
April 5, 2023
This past Thursday, the Okmulgee County Conservation District hosted an Urban/ Soil Health workshop at OSU Extension office. Jennifer Bailey with the Okmulgee County Conservation District gave the int...
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Commissioners address road bids, surplus property
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday and approved several bids and surplus lists. Among the early items of business were officers’ reports, blanket purc...
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Holiday closures announced
December 24, 2025
The City of Okmulgee has announced closings for the upcoming holidays. City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, in observance of Christmas. Emergen...
Community Generosity Delivers Record Haul for Harlan Ford Toy Drive
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Community Generosity Delivers Record Haul for Harlan Ford Toy Drive
December 24, 2025
Seven truckloads of bicycles and a cargo van full of toys were delivered Friday afternoon to Okmulgee DHS, as the 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive wrapped up another successful holiday season. The de...
Legendary Coach Shares Memories
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Legendary Coach Shares Memories
December 24, 2025
Hall of Fame Coach Dan Sulivant, who piloted the 1975 Okmulgee Bulldogs to a Class 3A State Championship, stopped by the Times to visit with Editor Patrick Ford this week. Friday, Dec. 5, was the 50th...
Donations Aid Salvation Army
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Donations Aid Salvation Army
December 24, 2025
Today is the final day for the fundraising drive for the Salvation Army. Two representatives from Lend Nation Loan Company are pictured ringing the bells. Donations continue to come, as Richard Boone ...
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