July 3, 2024 Archives - Okmulgee Times

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New hunting/fishing license fees active July 1

Wildlife Department foresees higher revenue, easier rules for public

By Patrick Ford

July 1, 2024

By KELLY BOSTIAN Oklahoma Ecology Project The fireworks wrapped up this year before July at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The rush was on after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the Oklahoma...

New hunting/fishing license fees active July 1

Wildlife Department foresees higher revenue, easier rules for public

By Patrick Ford

July 1, 2024

Former Preston basketball coach now at Porum

By Patrick Ford

July 1, 2024

John Block Special to the Times Porum Public Schools hired Jordan Garner as the 2024-2025 Head Boys Basketball Coach during the June 24 school board meeting. Garner will coach elementary, junior high ...

FitCamp Relaunches at 6th Street Hub in Okmulgee with Expanded Workout Setup

By Patrick Ford

July 1, 2024

FitCamp is back at 6th Street Hub in downtown Okmulgee, offering an enhanced fitness experience with the addition of punching bags to its workout setup. The new equipment aims to invigorate participan...

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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...

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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...

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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, ...