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Grayson to hold community garage sale
August 2, 2023
The Town of Grayson will hold a community-wide garage sale this weekend. The event will be held throughout the town, with many participating at their homes. Sales will begin a little earlier than anti...
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Republicans to meet Aug. 8
August 2, 2023
The next Okmulgee County Republicans meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the American Legion, 730 W 6th St. in Okmulgee. A business meeting for registered Republicans will begin at 6 p.m. with a ...
Accidents Keep Emergency Responders Busy
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Accidents Keep Emergency Responders Busy
August 2, 2023
Emergency responders were busy the last few days in the area with several accidents and a house fire. On Friday afternoon, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol worked a crash just north of the Beggs exit on Hw...
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Heat Advisory Reminder
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 2, 2023
We have endured two of Oklahoma’s hottest months on record. With triple digit heat being the norm, it’s important to know how we can keep our cool. Here are a few reminders as we continue to endure th...
County Prayer Walk planned Aug. 5
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County Prayer Walk planned Aug. 5
August 2, 2023
The Okmulgee County Backto- School Prayer Walk will be held this Saturday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium. Participants will gather before traveling to the vario...
Who Will Win the Bounty?
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Who Will Win the Bounty?
August 2, 2023
Starting today, you can try your key on the treasure chest lock located at the Okmulgee Times, 320 W. 6th Street. The first person to open the chest will win $500 cash presented by First Family Federa...
‘There’s No Place Like Home’
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‘There’s No Place Like Home’
August 2, 2023
The Okmulgee Community Playhouse completed a successful presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” last weekend at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Residents from all over the area, including Okmulgee County too...
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County Emergency Management seeks volunteers
August 2, 2023
Okmulgee County Emergency Management is excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for dedicated volunteers to join their team. Led by Jeffrey Moore, Director of Emergency Mana...
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YMCA hosting school supply distribution Saturday
August 2, 2023
The Okmulgee County Family YMCA is hosting a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway event which was previously hosted by the Salvation Army, according to Executive Director Katie McElhaney. The drive thru...
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Countyapproves EM volunteer program policy
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
August 2, 2023
The Okmulgee County Emergency Management department’s volunteer program took another step forward Monday as the policy for the group was approved by commissioners during their regular board meeting. T...
Kaleah Barnett awarded Watson Scholarship
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Kaleah Barnett awarded Watson Scholarship
July 28, 2023
Kaleah Barnett, Morris High School has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 E.M. “Nat” Watson Jr. Athletic Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded at the Oklahoma African American Educators, ...
Junior Dogs enjoy successful season
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Junior Dogs enjoy successful season
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
July 28, 2023
OJFA finishes 32nd year with Red Dirt League championships The Okmulgee Junior Football Association will enter this season - the 33rd in history - looking to duplicate its successful 2022 campaign. In...
Religion
The Hand of the Lord
July 28, 2023
“I’ve been blessed by the hand of the Lord; I’ve been touched by His Spirit and fed by His Word. His voice gently speaking is the sweetest I’ve heard. I’ve been blessed by the Hand of the Lord (first ...
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Rep. Banning participates in ceremonial bill signing
July 28, 2023
On July 20, Governor Stitt held a ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 1789 authored by Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby. Banning, a Republican, is in his first term representing House District 24. His d...
‘Thresholds’ Commencing Next Week
Columns & Opinion
‘Thresholds’ Commencing Next Week
July 28, 2023
To my wonderful Okmulgee Times Readers, an exciting heads-up! Beginning with next Friday’s column, our focus shifts from the “Inside-Out” theme to another (and hopefully quite enjoyable) series. That ...
A Second Life
Columns & Opinion
A Second Life
July 28, 2023
Do you sometimes get the feeling that the summer heat in Oklahoma gets hotter every year and life seems to slow down to a crawl? Well, we can guarantee you our manufacturing plants are going strong an...
Fearful Encounter
Columns & Opinion
Fearful Encounter
July 28, 2023
Sometimes, we hear things so many times that they just become a cliché. Like the story of David and Goliath. The story of the little guy who doesn’t stand a chance, but who actually wins in the end. W...
Woman asks Abby to convey message to man in need
Columns & Opinion
Woman asks Abby to convey message to man in need
July 28, 2023
DEAR ABBY: There is a man, “Gus,” I am completely, madly in love with. The issue is, he likes to drink -- a lot. The only thing he wants to do when he’s not sleeping or working is drink. His health is...
See Something, Say Something … Do Something
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See Something, Say Something … Do Something
July 28, 2023
I’m sure the phrase ‘you see something, say something’ has probably been used for decades. That statement took on added meaning on 9/11. The term was first coined by New York advertising executive All...
Carlisle Mabrey III is Lions Club guest
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Carlisle Mabrey III is Lions Club guest
By LIONS CLUB 
July 28, 2023
The Okmulgee Lions Club was privileged to have Carlisle Mabrey III as our guest speaker last Tuesday. Mabrey is well known in Okmulgee, serving as mayor for three terms, as president of the Chamber of...
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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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