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Anchor Glass facility hosts state, local officials
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Anchor Glass facility hosts state, local officials
February 11, 2026
The Anchor Glass Container manufacturing facility in Henryetta, which has been operating for almost 100 years and is home to one of the largest glass melting furnaces in the world, recently hosted a v...
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City of Okmulgee announces President’s Day closures
February 11, 2026
Okmulgee residents are being advised of upcoming city office closures in observance of Presidents’ Day next week. All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Feb. 16. Emer...
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Note: Results
February 11, 2026
Note: Results from Tuesday’s election for Okmulgee City Council and the bond proposals for Henryetta and Twin Hills Public Schools will be posted on the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance Faceboo...
Farm Bureau Week proclaimed Feb. 9-13
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Farm Bureau Week proclaimed Feb. 9-13
February 11, 2026
Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met at the courthouse for their regular weekly session Monday. Representatives from Okmulgee County Farm Bureau were present as the commissioners approved a proclamation designating Oklahoma Farm Bureau Week, recognizing agriculture’s importance to the county and the state economy. Farm Bureau representatives noted that agricultural organizations conti...
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Sen. Logan advances bills
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Sen. Logan advances bills
February 11, 2026
Sen. Bryan Logan, R-District 8, successfully advanced his first two pieces of legislation, with both measures passing Senate committee hearings. Senate Bill 1980 passed the Senate Public Safety Commit...
Luv Ford Honors Athletes of the Week
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Luv Ford Honors Athletes of the Week
February 11, 2026
Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently travelled to Beggs and Wilson to honor recent Okmulgee County Athletes of the Week. Congratulations to Beggs senior Rickey Smith and Wilson senior Zechariah Tecumseh, w...
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OSU to host Homemade Food Freedom Act Workshop
By STEPHANIE GREENLEE OSU AGRICULTURE 
February 11, 2026
The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center located on the Oklahoma State University campus, is offering a series of workshops this spring to support home-based and small-scale food produ...
February 14 Community Garden Workday |
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February 14 Community Garden Workday |
February 11, 2026
The Okmulgee County Community Garden will hold a workday Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A lunch will be provided. Contact Executive Director Bob Seebeck at 918-231-3543 for additional inform...
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Correction
February 11, 2026
An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the Gridiron Celebration banquet as school-affiliated. The event was communityand parent-driven and not affiliated with Okmulgee Dunbar Middle...

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Road to Gold
February 6, 2026
Oklahoma’s top high school wrestling teams will converge for one of the sport’s most intense and team-driven championship events when the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) hosts...
Dewar Running Back Commits to McPherson
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Dewar Running Back Commits to McPherson
February 6, 2026
Congratulations to Dewar senior Braelin Lewis, who officially signed to play football at McPherson College, continuing his standout career. As a two-time state championship game MVP and a dominant run...
Beggs Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
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Beggs Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
February 6, 2026
Beggs High School seniors Jordan Wesley and Aiden Taylor signed letters of intent Wednesday at Beggs High School, celebrating their opportunities to continue their football careers at the collegiate l...
Lady Demons drop recent home games
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Lady Demons drop recent home games
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
February 4, 2026
Quinton pulls away, tops Beggs in 59-35 loss The Beggs Demon Dome was the setting for a varsity girls regular season contest in which the Beggs Demons delivered a strong opening effort before Quinton ...
Preston Hosts Patrons Bank Invitational
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Preston Hosts Patrons Bank Invitational
January 30, 2026
Preston High School hosted the Patrons Bank Invitational ahead of the winter storm last week, drawing competition from across the county and state. Pictured is some of the action from the successful e...
Henryetta Battles at Checotah Tournament
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Henryetta Battles at Checotah Tournament
January 30, 2026
The Henryetta Knights and Lady Knights competed at the Checotah Tournament last week. While the boys dropped their matches against Keys (59-26) and Eufaula (62-35), the Lady Knights fell to Hilldale i...
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Democrats host U.S. Senate candidate
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Democrats host U.S. Senate candidate
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 23, 2026
The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...
Muscogee Nation opens Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
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Muscogee Nation opens Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
December 24, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...
Okmulgee Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Postal and Print
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Okmulgee Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Postal and Print
December 19, 2025
Postal and Print, a locally owned postal and print service, marked its opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Dec. 12. Located at 200 E. 6th Street in Okmu...
NHS Members Distribute Holiday Food
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NHS Members Distribute Holiday Food
December 17, 2025
Alynn LeBlanc, a National Honor Society member, and her father Kenneth gather donated food items to be distributed to local families for the holidays. As part of her community project, Alynn invited 1...
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
December 5, 2025
Several residents took time out of their busy schedule last week to assist in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Pictured are Rev. Marcus Jeffery and Mark McGriff; Ken Ratcliff; and a...
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Be Imitators of Christ
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT 
February 11, 2026
1 Corinthians 10:23 - “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Our country allows us many freedoms of choice and, as long as we ar...
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FEMA approves over $867M to support recovery
February 11, 2026
Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved 546 projects worth more than $867 million in funding to support recovery for disasters in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Me...
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HOROSCOPES
February 11, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A spark of excitement brightens your week, Aries. You may rediscover enthusiasm for a goal you set aside. Take one confident step and watch momentum gather. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 2...
Youth Governors take the oath
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Youth Governors take the oath
February 11, 2026
While most attention at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, February 2nd went to convening the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature, a pair of youth governor programs sponsored by the Oklahoma Instit...
Husband gambles away retired couple’s nest egg
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Husband gambles away retired couple’s nest egg
February 11, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband developed an addiction to slot machines, but I didn’t realize it. He would leave the house in the early morning before I woke up. Abby, he gambled away every single asset we had ...
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