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Preston senior cheerleader signs with Coffeyville
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Preston senior cheerleader signs with Coffeyville
February 2, 2023
Preston High School senior Kadence Skupien signed a Letter of Intent last week to continue cheering at the college level. Kadence started her career as a competitive cheerleader in 5th grade. She has ...
How Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking to change elections, ballot initiatives
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How Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking to change elections, ballot initiatives
By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 2, 2023
With the 2024 presidential election cycle on the horizon, Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced more than 90 election and voting bills ahead of the upcoming legislative session. About one-fifth of these ...
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Annual YMCA Father-Daughter Dance is Feb. 18
February 2, 2023
The annual Okmulgee County Family YMCA Father- Daughter Dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. The event is a special opportunity for dads to bring their daughters (ages 2-14) to a semi-forma...
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Older Americans Act funding available
February 2, 2023
Service area includes Okmulgee County Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging announces availability of Older Americans Act Title III Funding. Grants are for a 3-year project period...
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Grow bags are a lightweight, mobile option for gardeners
By OSU EXTENSION 
February 2, 2023
TRISHA GEDON Traditional in-ground beds, raised beds and ceramic/plastic pot gardens are mainstay gardening methods, but grow bags add another dimension to this popular pastime. “One of the biggest ad...
OPD Seeks Info on Attempted Break-ins
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OPD Seeks Info on Attempted Break-ins
February 2, 2023
Scholarships Available for OHS Seniors
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Scholarships Available for OHS Seniors
February 2, 2023
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GCTC to hold Drivers Ed
February 2, 2023
If you or someone you know is looking for some time behind the wheel with a driving instructor, this is your chance! A Drivers Education Class will be held Feb. 18-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GCTC Wor...
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Council candidates to speak at forum
February 2, 2023
Event to take place tonight 6:30 p.m. tonight at OSUIT Student Union The Okmulgee County Democratic and Okmulgee County Republican party committees are sponsoring a forum for candidates seeking the Ok...
Unemployment rises in Dec.
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Unemployment rises in Dec.
February 2, 2023
County drops to 3.7% Okmulgee County’s jobless rate dropped in during the final month of 2022, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. In December, Okmulgee C...
Unsung Heroes
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Unsung Heroes
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 2, 2023
How ‘dropping seeds’ leads to meeting needs Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times will feature county residents who are making a difference in their community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for t...
A Sweet ‘War’
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A Sweet ‘War’
February 2, 2023
County 4-H holds cupcake decorating competition Okmulgee County 4-H held their Cupcake Wars Contest on Jan. 27 at the Preston Elementary School Cafeteria. The contest was hosted by Julie Norem, leader...
State Champions!
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State Champions!
By Patrick Ford 
January 31, 2023
The Morris High School Academic Team captured the Class 3A OSSAA State title on Saturday. The community welcomed the team, coached by Jeremy Avery, back home following their win. There were eight stud...
Chamber Ambassador of the Year
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Chamber Ambassador of the Year
January 31, 2023
Billy Hannon was named Ambassador of the Year by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and was honored during the annual banquet held last Thursday at the fairgrounds. The theme for this year’s event was “...
Candidates seek City Council Ward 2 post
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Candidates seek City Council Ward 2 post
January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee City Council election for the Ward 2 representative will take place Tuesday, Feb. 14, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All registered voters living in Okmulgee city limits are eligib...
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Sheriff Rice issues statement on new ATF gun rule
January 31, 2023
Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice is joining several other sheriff offices across Oklahoma refusing to enforce a new gun rule. On Jan. 13, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the Bur...
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Sleet storm strikes county
By NEWS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
PATRICK FORD A mixture of sleet, snow and freezing rain impacted much of the county and the state, forcing closures of schools, businesses, and government offices. After escaping the winter storm last...
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Henryetta falls at Kellyville, splits road meeting with Vian
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
The Henryetta varsity basketball program closed last week’s schedule with back-to-back road games. The HHS cage squad traveled a combined 232.2 miles (round trip) last weekend with trips to Kellyville...
Morris sweeps Beggs in county cage meeting
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Morris sweeps Beggs in county cage meeting
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
Morris took the regular-season basketball series with Beggs last Thursday evening with a sweep of its Okmulgee County rivals at the Don Shoemake Sports Complex in Morris. The host Lady Eagles began la...
Henryetta Hosts 2-Day Wrestling Tournament
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Henryetta Hosts 2-Day Wrestling Tournament
January 31, 2023
The Henryetta Event Center was the site of the 2023 Maverick Conference wrestling tournament last weekend. The annual 2-day event featured 21 schools and more than 90 junior high and high school wrest...
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Duclos named to All-State Band
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Duclos named to All-State Band
December 17, 2025
Dedication, discipline and countless hours of practice have led Morris High School sophomore Alex Duclos to one of the highest achievements available to a high school musician in Oklahoma. Duclos has ...
State Election Board requests address info
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State Election Board requests address info
December 17, 2025
The State Election Board has mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcar...
Never Forgotten
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Never Forgotten
December 17, 2025
Each Christmas season, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office pauses to remember three men whose lives were taken in the line of duty while serving their communities. This year, Deputy Stephen Lee cont...
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Morris City Council meets
December 17, 2025
The Morris City Council and Morris Public Works Authority met Dec. 9 at the Morris Community Center, with Mayor Joe Berryhill presiding over both meetings. The regular meeting of the Morris City Counc...
Salvation Army Thankful for Donations
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Salvation Army Thankful for Donations
December 17, 2025
The Okmulgee Salvation Army is grateful to several county businesses that have made donations to assist in ensuring children have a great Christmas this year. Alicia Dudley of Henryetta First Family F...
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