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Morris Elementary opens new Garden and Outdoor Classroom
News
Morris Elementary opens new Garden and Outdoor Classroom
August 18, 2023
Morris Elementary would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone that contributed to help their student’s newest classroom come to life. The Garden and Outdoor Classroom was made possible through dona...
News
Morris Booster to sell reserved parking
August 18, 2023
The Morris Athletic Booster Club is selling reserved parking this year for all regular season home varsity Morris Eagle Football games. These will be the closest spots to the admission gate. The spots...
ecoLINK fiber project complete
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ecoLINK fiber project complete
August 18, 2023
In 2018, East Central Electric accepted the mission of providing reliable, affordable internet service to members in our communities by forming ecoLINK fiber services. The mission was sim- ilar to whe...
Taking the Gold
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Taking the Gold
August 18, 2023
GCTC achieves Gold Star status Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Star school by the Oklahoma Association for Career and Technology Educati...
OPS board holds special meeting
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OPS board holds special meeting
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 18, 2023
New hires approved for new school year Jason Grewe, a representative from the 111 Project was invited to speak about their CarePortal program during the OPS board’s special meeting on Tuesday. He spok...
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Okmulgee Library to get new lighting
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
August 18, 2023
Council adds Juneteenth as city holiday New, improved lighting is coming soon to the Okmulgee Public Library. During their regular session Tuesday, the Okmulgee City Council approved a quote from Firs...
MPS board approves changes to policy manual
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MPS board approves changes to policy manual
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 18, 2023
Staff hired for upcoming school year The Morris Public School board approved a number of additions and revisions to their Board Policy Manual during Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Chris Karch discus...
Sports
Lady Knights finish 10th at Cushing
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
August 16, 2023
The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity fastpitch softball team finished 10th overall at last weekend’s Cushing Fall Classic following a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to the Sapulpa Lady Chieftains in Saturday’s n...
Lady Eagles use late rally to defeat Prague in district battle
Sports
Lady Eagles use late rally to defeat Prague in district battle
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
August 16, 2023
The Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch softball team needed every atbat in regulation this past Friday to remain unbeaten in district play. The Lady Eagles scored two runs in the bottom of the sevent...
Pirates blank Vici to win Glencoe tournament
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Pirates blank Vici to win Glencoe tournament
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
August 16, 2023
The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team captured the team championship at the Chad Speer Classic in Glencoe this past Saturday with a 10-0 victory over the Vici Indians. The shutout win over Vic...
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Okmulgee to host festival this weekend
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
August 16, 2023
3-day event to begin Thursday at 3 p.m. The Okmulgee Lady Bulldog varsity fastpitch softball team will host a 3-day festival this weekend. The 3-day event will get underway Thursday at 3 p.m. when the...
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Lady Eagles finish 2nd at Nowata Tourney
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
August 16, 2023
Morris’ perfect season ends with extra-inning loss The Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch softball team saw their bid for a perfect season come to an end this past Saturday in the finals of the Nowat...
Lady Pirates remain perfect after recent diamond action
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Lady Pirates remain perfect after recent diamond action
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
August 16, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirates ended their first week of fastpitch softball action with four decisive victories to sit at 5-0 on the young 2023 campaign. After beginning the 2023 season last Tuesday with a ...
Religion
How can a community prevent substance abuse?
By CASEY DENNY OSU COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS 
August 16, 2023
What are the protective and risk factors in substance use prevention? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), risk and protective factors are characteristi...
Religion
Henryetta Church of God
August 16, 2023
speaker Minister Ralph Bagby will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. Bagby will minister on words of home and encouragement. All are welcome to attend and bring a friend. For more information, call P...
If Jesus came with you to school, what would you do?
Religion
If Jesus came with you to school, what would you do?
August 16, 2023
“If Jesus came with me to school, I would respect him and everyone else, too. I would not hit, would not call people names, and I would not or push,” says Michael, age 6. We have a tendency to act one...
Religion
Complete Faith
By MARY MORRIS MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
August 16, 2023
“And David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’ And Saul said to David, ‘You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight...
10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
August 16, 2023
A jail altercation between two inmates brought the focus of overcrowding to light again. Stone Blade Restaurant and Bar held a Friday night karaoke. The Orpheum showed “Grown Ups 2” and “PJ: Sea of Mo...
Financial advisor ignores contact preferences
Columns & Opinion
Financial advisor ignores contact preferences
August 16, 2023
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have some money in a mutual fund. Our new, very young financial adviser, “Alec,” seems sexist. He has phoned us four times asking to speak with my husband, and each time my...
With the start of school, OICA turns to Kid Governor and Fall Forum
Columns & Opinion
With the start of school, OICA turns to Kid Governor and Fall Forum
August 16, 2023
With the advent of the school year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) now turns our attention to our fall programs. Our first major task is to provide support for our main direct servic...
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Chlorine system failure prompts boil advisory
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Editor’s Note: Please refer to the City of Okmulgee website at www. okmugeeonline.com and the Okmulgee City Hall Facebook page for questions and updates related to this matter. Citizens are also encou...
GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
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GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
April 8, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honorees ahead of a districtwide banquet - celebrating their achievements. The banquet...
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Candidate filing ends
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Following the candidate filing period last week, elections are ahead for Okmulgee County Commissioner in District 1 and 3. Leading the slate of filings are two countywide offices that drew no opponent...
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Mon...
OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
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OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
April 8, 2026
Area residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and medical sharps during a special take-back event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at OSUIT. The event will take pla...
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