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Starbucks Collecting Hygiene Products for OCHS

By Patrick Ford

August 2, 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...

Building Futures

The Academy of Okmulgee Expands Educational Opportunities

By Patrick Ford

August 2, 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...

Building Futures

The Academy of Okmulgee Expands Educational Opportunities

August 1, 2024

Starbucks Collecting Hygiene Products for OCHS

August 1, 2024

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Council approves budget at meeting

June 21, 2025

The Okmulgee City Council gathered for its regular meeting on Monday, June 17, in council chambers at City Hall, opening with full attendance and a spirit of unity. Mayor Mickey Baldwin welcomed counc...

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Main Street awarded AARP grant

June 20, 2025

A neglected downtown alleyway in Okmulgee is set for a major makeover, thanks to a newly awarded AARP Community Challenge grant. The funding will help Okmulgee Main Street transform the underutilized ...

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OCSO investigates attempted cattle theft in Twin Hills area

June 20, 2025

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is actively investigating an attempted cattle theft that occurred recently in the Twin Hills area. According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, unknown suspects cut thr...

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Buss Crowned Wins Ugly Recliner Contest

June 20, 2025

The winner of the new recliner from Burnett Furniture of Henryetta is Brayden Buss. He is pictured with his wife Lauren and baby Judson, and found out there is plenty of room for Fielder, Nora and Wya...

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Deep Fork River expected to crest

June 20, 2025

Okmulgee County Emergency Management is closely monitoring rising water levels along the Deep Fork River, as the river is forecast to crest at 23 feet near Webster Road by Saturday, signaling the pote...