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News to Aid Veterans
By Patrick Ford 
July 22, 2024
There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...
Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools
Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools
Drive ends Aug. 12
By Patrick Ford 
July 22, 2024
Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public  schools. The public is invited  to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every  backpack d...
Americans with Disabilities Act has provided equality for the last 34 years
Americans with Disabilities Act has provided equality for the last 34 years
July 22, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees civil rights protection to people with disab...
Treasure Hunt begins July 19
Treasure Hunt begins July 19
By Patrick Ford 
July 11, 2024
It’s back! The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off next Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Family Federal Credit Union....
GCTC celebrates Summer 2024 LPN graduates
GCTC celebrates Summer 2024 LPN graduates
An evening honoring achievement and dedication with a special surprise
By Patrick Ford 
July 9, 2024
Anthony Nieto GCTC Marketing & Communications Coordinator Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the successful graduation of its Summer 2024 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cohort...
OCEM Report
OCEM Report
By Patrick Ford 
June 27, 2024
Jeffrey Moore OCEM Director Monday, June 17 Off due to illness. --- Tuesday, June 18 Provided traffic cones for Sheriff's Office: Delivered and set up traffic cones at the courthouse for election retu...
Online enrollment period for the summer cooling Energy Assistance program opens today
Online enrollment period for the summer cooling Energy Assistance program opens today
By Patrick Ford 
June 18, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Human Services will begin accepting online applications today, June 18, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded pro...
Dunbar Alumni Planning 20th All School Reunion
Dunbar Alumni Planning 20th All School Reunion
Aug. 2-4
By Patrick Ford 
June 18, 2024
The alumni of Okmulgee Dunbar High School are gearing up for a remarkable event—the 20th All School Reunion. Scheduled for August 2-4, this three-day gathering promises to be a heartwarming celebratio...
Okmulgee County Community Garden Corporation Biannual Meeting Set
June 27th, 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds
By Patrick Ford 
June 14, 2024
The Biannual Meeting of the Membership of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation will be held on Thursday June 27, at the Fairgrounds Meeting Room at 6:30 p.m .  The purpose of the meeting is to: 1...
Jim Hall is guest of Okmulgee Lions
Jim Hall is guest of Okmulgee Lions
By Patrick Ford 
June 13, 2024
Guest speaker Tuesday at the weekly meeting of Lions was Jim Hall of Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Jim has been with Farm Bureau for 23 or so years. He began by giving the Lions kudos for the service we have ...
Enerquip Donates $500 to Beggs Lady Warriors
Enerquip Donates $500 to Beggs Lady Warriors
By Patrick Ford 
June 12, 2024
Enerquip Thermal Solutions is proud to announce a $500 donation to the Beggs Lady Warriors Youth Softball team to help purchase new uniforms. This contribution supports Beggs Little League, which prov...
We’ve Got Good News and Bad News…
We’ve Got Good News and Bad News…
For the Children
By Patrick Ford 
June 3, 2024
The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) saw some gre...
Early voting begins June 13
By Patrick Ford 
June 3, 2024
Early voting begins Thursday, June 13, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...
Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Log
Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Log
By Patrick Ford 
May 30, 2024
5/20/2024 12:23 a.m. – Zoey’s Buds – Alarm – E backdoor burglar  alarm 4:50 p.m. – OSU Day Care – Fire Alarm – General fire alarm 7:24 p.m. – 900 Block N Osage – Car Fire – Vehicle on fire 7:56 p.m. –...
County Commissioners terminate audit engagement letter
OCCJA Director calls letter ‘moot’ following subsequent prosecution
By Patrick Ford 
May 29, 2024
During a lengthy meeting on Tuesday morning, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners discussed the termination of an existing audit engagement with the firm Ober and Littlefield, which was overseei...
A Passion  For Education
A Passion For Education
Superintendent Renee Dove Retiring After 48 Years
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
May 24, 2024
OPS Superintendent Renee Dove retires After decades of unwavering commitment and tireless dedication to Okmulgee Public Schools, Superintendent Renee Dove is bidding farewell to her role, leaving behi...
Candidate Profile
Candidate Profile
R. David Walker seeks re-election
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
Editor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 2. Candidates are incumbent David Walker and challengers Steve Ward and Ivan Funk. --- David Walker: A Dedicated Servan...
Community Garden Accepting Donations for Parking Lot Sale
By Patrick Ford 
May 29, 2024
Community Garden Accepting Donations for Parking Lot Sale The Okmulgee County Community Garden is accepting donations for the parking lot sale it’s holding in conjunction with Okmulgee’s City-Wide Gar...
Oceanic Breathing
Oceanic Breathing
By Katina 
May 22, 2024
Oceanic Breathing I often describe grief as an ocean. There are many reasons I find this a very fitting description. At first, I was in the middle of a hurricane and couldn’t see the end.  I was const...
Input sought on the future of Oklahoma public education
By Patrick Ford 
May 23, 2024
School leaders from across the state are developing a vision for the future of Oklahoma public education. All Oklahomans - students, parents, educators, employers and residents - are invited to share ...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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