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County Spring Livestock Show showcases local youth
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County Spring Livestock Show showcases local youth
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
The annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show concluded Tuesday evening at the county fairgrounds with the top places at the show participating in the Premium Auction. County FFA members and 4-H st...
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PET PALS
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
We sure hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Our “Sweetheart of a Deal” spay and neuter has gotten off to a slow start. Please pass along the news that we are offering spaying and neutering f...
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Holiday closings announced
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire Departments, will remai...
Okmulgee Ag Boosters plan Pie & Silent Auction
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Okmulgee Ag Boosters plan Pie & Silent Auction
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
The Okmulgee AgEd program is excited to announce the return of their annual fundraiser, according to Advisor Tim Taylor. The Okmulgee Ag Boosters are planning to have their 4th annual Pie & Silent Auc...
County unemployment numbers stay steady
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County unemployment numbers stay steady
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
The jobless rate in Okmulgee County held steady at 2.6 percent for the month of December, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. This number has been unchanged since Oc...
Former lawmaker Rep. M.C. Leist dies
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Former lawmaker Rep. M.C. Leist dies
By Mandy Brumley 
February 16, 2022
Okmulgee County has lost a treasure with the Feb. 13 passing of former Oklahoma State Representative M.C. Leist. Representative M. C. Leist was an eighteen-year legislative veteran who left office in ...
Locator 911 aides emergency response time
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Locator 911 aides emergency response time
By Melissa Heminover 
February 16, 2022
When an emergency happens and minutes are precious, knowing emergency responders will arrive in a timely manner is crucial. As a former paramedic, Tennessee native Johnathan Harrison knows all to well...
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2022 Music match is here
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
It’s time once again for Okmulgee Times “Music Match” page, found on page 8 of this section. Readers have the opportunity to win some fun prizes and get to know some local businesses a little bit bett...
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Resolution to place Sunday retail liquor sales on ballot approved
By Patrick Ford 
February 16, 2022
The Okmulgee County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday for a special election for Sunday liquor sales by retail licensees. The board approved Resolution No. 22-04, that will put before county ...
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Morris streets to be named in honor of Dale Halbrooks
By Patrick Ford 
February 16, 2022
The Morris City Council approved several items on their agenda during the regular session Monday evening. Mayor Jeremy Avery announced that a portion of Sixth Street by Morris Schools will named in ho...
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Man found incompetent to stand trial
By Patrick Ford 
February 16, 2022
An Okmulgee man facing criminal prosecution in Okmulgee County district court was found to be incompetent to stand trial at the present. A jury trial was held Monday morning to determine the competenc...
Dragons snare district crown
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Dragons snare district crown
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Dewar Dragon varsity basketball team began their postseason journey on the right foot with a pair of wins last weekend at Ripley High School. After beginning the playoffs last Friday with an 83-35...
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Road to State begins this weekend for area cagers
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association recently announced the playoff assignments for varsity basketball teams in Classes 2A and 3A. Both classifications’ playoff assignments will featu...
Lady Tigers fall in district title contest
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Lady Tigers fall in district title contest
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Wilson Lady Tigers will continue their 2021- 2022 basketball campaign at least one more week. The Lady Tigers guaranteed a chance to compete in the Class B regional tournament at the Mvskoke Dome ...
Tigers watch cage season end with postseason loss to Mason
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Tigers watch cage season end with postseason loss to Mason
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Wilson Tiger varsity basketball team watched their 2021-2022 season come to a close this past Friday with a 56-37 setback to the Mason Eagles on the Tigers’ home floor - the Tiger Den. The season-...
Lady Bulldogs end season with loss to Earlsboro
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Lady Bulldogs end season with loss to Earlsboro
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Schulter Lady Bulldogs’ 2021-2022 basketball campaign came to a close last Thursday evening with a 67-9 loss to the Earlsboro Lady Wildcats at the Tiger Den at Wilson High School. The season-endin...
Schulter suffers season ending setback to Earlsboro
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Schulter suffers season ending setback to Earlsboro
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Schulter Bulldog varsity basketball team saw their 2021- 2022 season come to an end last Thursday with a 91-32 defeat to the Earlsboro Wildcats at the Tiger Den at Wilson High School. The season-e...
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Lady Dragons fall in district title game
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Dewar Lady Dragons face a tough road on their journey through the Class A postseason following Saturday’s 67-22 loss to the Ripley Lady Warriors at Ripley High School. The double-digit setback to ...
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Morris earns split decision at Warner
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
The Morris varsity basketball program took to the road for the next-to-last time in the regular season this past Friday, traveling to Warner for a meeting with the Warner Eagles and Lady Eagles. Frida...
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Preston, Beggs earn split decision in series finale
By Larry Owen 
February 16, 2022
Preston and Beggs concluded their varsity basketball season series this past Friday at the Beggs Event Center. The Preston Lady Pirates completed their sweep of the Beggs Lady Demons in the home-and-h...
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 19, 2025
Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...
City zoning, property items approved
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City zoning, property items approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council conducted an extensive and multifaceted regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a wide range of city business that included zoning changes, infrastructure funding challen...
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Commissioners review District 3 road project bids
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...
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Property tax deadline extended
December 19, 2025
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...
Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
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Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A man is facing a felony charge of Cruelty to Animals following a disturbing incident reported Monday near the Okmulgee County Courthouse that drew immediate public attention and outrage. According to...
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