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Christmas Confections
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Christmas Confections
By A Few Of My Favorite Things With Katina Holland 
December 23, 2021
Christmas is Saturday! How crazy is that?! I miss my father and that’s got me feeling nostalgic for all the Christmases growing up. Wednesday this week, I woke too early and made myself some breakfast...
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Holiday closings announced
By News Staff 
December 22, 2021
All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will remain oper...
Winner Chosen for Sparkle Spree Grand Prize
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Winner Chosen for Sparkle Spree Grand Prize
By News Staff 
December 22, 2021
Okmulgee Main Street’s 2021 Sparkle Spree event ended Thursday with Stephanie Barnett winning $500 in cash as the grand prize. The winning ticket came from The 6th Street Hub. Pictured with the winner...
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Election Board to no longer mail absentee renewal reminders
By News Staff 
December 22, 2021
The procedures for absentee renewal have changed, according Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes. The Okmulgee County Election Board will no longer mail out Absentee Application Rene...
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OCSO body camera policy approved
By Patrick Ford 
December 22, 2021
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a Body-Worn Camera Policy on behalf of Sheriff Eddy Rice. “We are trying to cut down on frivolous lawsuits, so we will begin using body cams at the ...
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Okmulgee School board updates policies
By Patrick Ford 
December 22, 2021
Okmulgee County school students and teachers are currently enjoying their Christmas break. Classes will resume in the new year. Okmulgee Public School students will return to learning on Jan. 4, 2022,...
Annual Toy Drive Is a Resounding Success
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Annual Toy Drive Is a Resounding Success
By News Staff 
December 22, 2021
Employees at Harlan Ford are pictured with donations made to the annual Toy Drive. Thanks to the community, nine trucks and one Expedition full of toys and bikes were delivered to Okmulgee County DHS....
Dewar earns split in first-half finale
Sports
Dewar earns split in first-half finale
By Larry Owen 
December 22, 2021
The Dewar varsity basketball program closed out the first-half portion of their regular-season schedule last Thursday evening against the Wetumka Chieftains and Lady Chieftains. Last Thursday’s first-...
Preston escapes Eufaula with narrow sweep
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Preston escapes Eufaula with narrow sweep
By Larry Owen 
December 22, 2021
The Preston varsity basketball program entered the 2-week Holiday Break with a pair of narrow wins this past Friday in Eufaula. The Lady Pirates began Friday’s road trip with a 37-35, overtime, victor...
Tigers edge past Chieftains in first-half finale
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Tigers edge past Chieftains in first-half finale
By Larry Owen 
December 22, 2021
The Wilson Tigers closed out the first-half portion of their 2021-2022 regular-season schedule at home last Thursday evening. The Tigers went into the 2-week Holiday Break on a winning note, defeating...
Morris splits first-half finale with Warner
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Morris splits first-half finale with Warner
By Larry Owen 
December 22, 2021
The Morris varsity basketball program concluded the firsthalf portion of their 2021-2022 schedule last Thursday at home against the Warner Eagles and Lady Eagles. The Morris squads entered the 2-week ...
Fostering Connections Delivers Gifts
Lifestyle
Fostering Connections Delivers Gifts
By News Staff 
December 22, 2021
The Fostering Connections Mobile Unit, designed to help meet the needs of children in foster care, delivered Christmas to some foster families in the area Thursday morning. Mobile Connections Mobile C...
Main Street Sparkle Spree winners announced
Lifestyle
Main Street Sparkle Spree winners announced
By Melissa Heminover 
December 22, 2021
Congratulations to Okmulgee Main Street’s 2021 Sparkle Spree winners. Stephanie Barnett won the $500 in cash (The 6th Street Hub), Sharla Marshal $300 Main Street Bucks (Herbal Cure), Julie Roberds $2...
Okmulgee County Health Department News
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Okmulgee County Health Department News
By Jennifer Avery Okmulgee County Health Department 
December 22, 2021
Children First Program The Okmulgee County Health Department is pleased to welcome back the Children First Program, a Nurse-Family Partnership. Registered Nurse, Amber Shearer, will walk alongside fir...
The Sky Guy captures unique Okmulgee
Lifestyle
The Sky Guy captures unique Okmulgee
By Melissa Heminover 
December 22, 2021
The Sky Guy. If you have been inside 6th If you have been inside 6th Street Hub, then you may have noticed some new, metal prints for sale with a sunset view of the Spillway at Okmulgee Lake. Jonathan...
Relationship flounders amid teen’s protests
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Relationship flounders amid teen’s protests
By Dear Abby By Abigail Van Buren 
December 22, 2021
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Mark” for 18 months. Four months ago, his 17-year-old daughter, “Hayley,” started disliking me - my dog, my kids, anything having to do with me. She forbids me from goin...
Pets help families, but be wary of them as gifts
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Pets help families, but be wary of them as gifts
By News Staff 
December 22, 2021
As we approach Christmas, I wish the best to each of you. I look forward to seeing family over the weekend ahead and spending some quality time with my dog Rainy. Pets are a joyous part of countless f...
Grant aids OHS Video Design
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Grant aids OHS Video Design
By News Staff 
December 17, 2021
Christmas came early for Okmulgee High School students with a grant given by the Okmulgee Education Foundation. One of the recipients, Tonya Dunlap, was awarded two Nintendo Switches along with six pr...
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Morris City Council approves audit, employee stipend
By News Staff 
December 17, 2021
The Morris City Council met this week, considering several agenda items, including Approval given by council for a one-time stipend to all full-time city employees and all Morris Public Works Authorit...
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Winds Cause Power Pole Damage
By News Staff 
December 17, 2021
High winds were responsible for several damaged power line poles in and around Okmulgee County Wednesday afternoon. Lineman crews from East Central Electric responded to restore power to over 1,200 of...
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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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