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May-December Online Romance Nears a Critical Moment
May-December Online Romance Nears a Critical Moment
DEAR ABBY
By Patrick Ford 
September 16, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I met a young man on Facebook. He is a philanthropist, and we have been talking for more than six months. He's kind and sweet, and he tells me he loves me. He works around the world as an i...
Okmulgee County 4-H alumna teaches youth at 4-H STEMist
Okmulgee County 4-H alumna teaches youth at 4-H STEMist
By Patrick Ford 
August 8, 2024
Merrick Winters of Okmulgee recently completed her service as an Oklahoma 4-H STEMist intern in Stillwater. Every summer, two college students or recent high school graduates are selected to spend 10 ...
Construction Timeline Given for First Two Phases of New ecoLINK Fiber Internet Project
By Patrick Ford 
August 6, 2024
ecoLINK Fiber, a leading provider of high-speed internet services powered by East Central Electric Cooperative, is thrilled to announce a construction timeline for the first two phases of its four pha...
Commissioners Discuss LATCF Fund Utilization Amid County Water Concerns
Okmulgee County Commissioners Meeting
August 6, 2024
The use of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) funds was a primary topic of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on Monday. Following recen...
Building Futures
Building Futures
The Academy of Okmulgee Expands Educational Opportunities
August 1, 2024
“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO), a brand-new school designed to meet the needs of families in our community,” Superintendent Wren Hawthorne announced this week...
Starbucks Collecting Hygiene Products for OCHS
Starbucks Collecting Hygiene Products for OCHS
August 1, 2024
Rose Lynch, Director of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS), is pictured with the new Starbucks Manager Ryan recently as he donated hygiene supplies in the drive the new store is involved. The...
County renews property and liability insurance, other agreements
Commissioner Zoellner clarifies first deputy conditions
By JOSHUA JACKSON 
July 16, 2024
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday. The session began with the approval of the previous meeting minutes and a blanket purchase order for District One fr...
Emergency Management Report for 6/28/2024
By JEFF MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR 
June 26, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024 Off due to Illness Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Provided Traffic Cones for Sheriff's Office: Delivered and set up traffic cones at the courthouse for election returns to ensure smooth ...
The City of Okmulgee wishes America, the greatest country in the world, a Happy Birthday with a wonderful FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
By Joshua 
June 25, 2024
Kenneth Anderson, Emergency Management Director and Licensed Pyro Technician announced that the City of Okmulgee Fireworks Extravaganza will be held Tuesday, July 4, 2024 at the Okmulgee Municipal Par...
Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services Line Dancing Competition and Showcase
By Joshua 
June 25, 2024
For more than 20 years Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services has held an annual golf tournament fundraiser. A gradual decline in participation and support for the tournament has prompted OOCYS admin...
County Commissioners Utilize Use Tax Fund for County Employees
Juvenile detention agreements reached
By JOSHUA JACKSON 
June 17, 2024
During their regular meeting on Monday, the Okmulgee Board of County Commissioners discussed several items regarding the use of Use Tax funds for county employees and other matters. First, they approv...
Election Day Reminders Issued
Early voting currently underway
By Patrick Ford 
June 13, 2024
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, for the State and County Primary Election and Special Elections for the City of Henryetta and Haskell Public Schools. Early voting for the Ju...
Artisans gearing up for Spring Craft Show
Artisans gearing up for Spring Craft Show
Event planned April 20 at Okmulgee County Fairgrounds
By Patrick Ford 
March 29, 2024
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show, scheduled for April 20, is shaping up to be a huge event, with some very talented artisans participating. This year’s show will be held at the Okmul...
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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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