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Beggs High School Students Recognized for Academics
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Beggs High School Students Recognized for Academics
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Over 70 of Beggs High School’s top academic students were honored this month during the annual Academic Banquet. Above left, seniors recognized for the President’s Award were Addy Adkison, Morgan Busb...
Beggs Public Schools Retirees Honored
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Beggs Public Schools Retirees Honored
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Above left, Ginger Shaw, a teacher at Beggs for 25 years, retired this year with 32 total years in education. Congratulations Mrs. Shaw. Above right, two other Beggs School retirees were JJ Johnson an...
BPS Staff of the Year
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BPS Staff of the Year
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Congratulations to District Support Staff Member of the Year Angie Antwine and Beggs Public Schools Teacher of the Year Denise Gray. COURTESY PHOTO
Okmulgee Public Schools Bids Farewell to Retirees
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Okmulgee Public Schools Bids Farewell to Retirees
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Happy Retirement to Andre’ McGee, Jeanette Taylor, and Ross Thorman, longtime employees of Okmulgee Public Schools. They trio were thanked for all they have done for the students over the years in a r...
Restoration work underway at historic church
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Restoration work underway at historic church
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Anyone that has driven by the corner of 8th and Seminole, may have noticed work going on the structure. This long-time church is undergoing some preservation and restoration work. The Methodist work a...
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Voter registration deadline approaches
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
June 3 is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in June 28, State, Federal and County Primary Election, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes announced. ...
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Community invited to Poetry Night May 25
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
VFW Post 1189 is preparing for Poetry Night on Wednesday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. The event is completely free and open to the public. There are two events, the first one is for family friendly material,...
Okmulgee FFA holds award banquet
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Okmulgee FFA holds award banquet
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
The annual Okmulgee FFA Banquet was held Friday evening at the Fairgrounds as both students and community members were honored. Senior officers along with Advisors Tim Taylor and Angela Johnson, share...
PET PALS
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PET PALS
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Once again, the city pound and our foster homes are full. We need help saving these pups at the city pound and three small kittens. If you can foster or adopt, please give us a call as soon as possibl...
Okmulgee Kindergarteners Graduate
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Okmulgee Kindergarteners Graduate
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
Okmulgee Public Schools held its Kindergarten Graduation Monday morning at Brock Gym. Pictured are students and staff during the ceremony. MELISSA HEMINOVER | REPORTER
OCCJA Recognizes Retirement of Shirley McCurdy
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OCCJA Recognizes Retirement of Shirley McCurdy
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
The OCCJA recognized the retirement of Shirley McCurdy on May 12. She was presented with a plaque and plant from the staff of OCCJA to memorialize her hard work and dedication during her years of serv...
OCCJA Recognizes Stephanie Penn with Lifesaving Award
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OCCJA Recognizes Stephanie Penn with Lifesaving Award
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
On March 19, Advanced Certified Medication Aide (ACMA) Stephanie Penn was called upon to perform CPR upon an inmate in distress. As a result of this action, the individual returned to normal breathing...
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Morris School board approves staff hiring
By Patrick Ford 
May 18, 2022
Morris Public Schools is in the last week of classes, as the seniors of 2022 will graduate this Friday evening. During last week’s meeting of the school board, Superintendent Chris Karch updated the m...
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Morris City Council considers agenda items
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
The Morris City Council took no action after an hour-long executive during their regular meeting May 9. The session was called to discuss an employment issue regarding city personnel. The members also...
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OSU Extension workshop to focus on water-bath canning
By Trisha Gedon 
May 18, 2022
With gardening season in full swing and plenty of vendors at local farmers markets, Oklahomans are sure to enjoy the fresh-picked taste of vegetables from a spring and summer garden. Canning these tas...
FNB Employee Retires After 45 Years
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FNB Employee Retires After 45 Years
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
First National Bank & Trust wished long time employee Don Hale a “Happy Retirement” Thursday at their main location on 8th Street. Hale has been an employee with First National for 45 years and says h...
County sales tax income down for May compared to last year
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County sales tax income down for May compared to last year
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...
Okmulgee County Community Garden Board holds training and planning session
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Okmulgee County Community Garden Board holds training and planning session
By News Staff 
May 18, 2022
The recently elected Okmulgee County Community Garden Board held its first board training and planning session on May 12 at the CAAT Center (Okmulgee Elementary School). Consultant Vicky Karhu led the...
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Two Kids to Parks events planned Saturday
By Patrick Ford 
May 18, 2022
This weekend, plans are being made to support National Kids to Parks Day at two Okmulgee locations. Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May...
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Shooting incident under investigation
By Patrick Ford 
May 18, 2022
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that happened early Sunday morning. At 4:16 a.m. May 15, several calls were received about hearing multiple gunshots. One caller stated the shots were...
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Commissioners address road bids, surplus property
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday and approved several bids and surplus lists. Among the early items of business were officers’ reports, blanket purc...
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Holiday closures announced
December 24, 2025
The City of Okmulgee has announced closings for the upcoming holidays. City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, in observance of Christmas. Emergen...
Community Generosity Delivers Record Haul for Harlan Ford Toy Drive
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Community Generosity Delivers Record Haul for Harlan Ford Toy Drive
December 24, 2025
Seven truckloads of bicycles and a cargo van full of toys were delivered Friday afternoon to Okmulgee DHS, as the 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive wrapped up another successful holiday season. The de...
Legendary Coach Shares Memories
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Legendary Coach Shares Memories
December 24, 2025
Hall of Fame Coach Dan Sulivant, who piloted the 1975 Okmulgee Bulldogs to a Class 3A State Championship, stopped by the Times to visit with Editor Patrick Ford this week. Friday, Dec. 5, was the 50th...
Donations Aid Salvation Army
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Donations Aid Salvation Army
December 24, 2025
Today is the final day for the fundraising drive for the Salvation Army. Two representatives from Lend Nation Loan Company are pictured ringing the bells. Donations continue to come, as Richard Boone ...
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