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April 1, 2026
Voters across Okmulgee County will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard, as early voting begins Thursday ahead of the April 7 election. At the same time, those interested in serving th...
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April 1, 2026
Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...
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April 1, 2026
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a wide range of business Monday morning, with key discussion centering on updating purchasing card (P-Card) policies, approving a revised 911 ...
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April 1, 2026
A new chapter of family-friendly programming is beginning at the Okmulgee Public Library, and it’s designed to bring readers of all ages together in a fun, relaxed setting. The library is launching Fa...
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April 1, 2026
One year ago, crews stood beside a forgotten oil well drilled more than a century earlier in what is now the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge. The well, known as Cover #5, had been drilled around 1918 during Oklahoma’s early oil boom. For decades it sat quietly, one of more than one hundred legacy wells scattered across the refuge landscape, from wetlands to in the Deep Fork River itself. When t...
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March 30, 2026
What once required a long drive to Tulsa, Oklahoma City or even across state lines can now be handled right here at home, thanks to the growing presence of SME Rental, part of the Stewart Martin Kubot...
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March 27, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the launch of its Electrical Trades program, a new full-time career pathway set to serve both high school students and adult learners beginn...
News
April 1, 2026
A late-night wrong-way collision on U.S. Highway 75 left two drivers injured early Saturday morning, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:42 a....
News
April 1, 2026
Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Spring Day. Emergency service operations, including police and fire department...
News
April 1, 2026
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
Lifestyle, News
April 1, 2026
A piece of Okmulgee’s rich history took center stage on March 19 as the Haygood-Shephard American Legion Post 103 received one of the state’s most prestigious historic honors during the annual Oklahom...
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April 1, 2026
The City of Henryetta is entering a new chapter in its law enforcement leadership, as City Manager David Bullard announced the appointment of Joey Cantrell as Interim Chief of Police, effective April ...
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April 1, 2026
The Okmulgee Citywide Prayer Band meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. at Conversion Ministry Church, 1330 E. MLK Dr. in Okmulgee.
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March 18, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
Lifestyle, News
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...
Lifestyle, News
March 13, 2026
Financial oversight, infrastructure improvements and administrative matters dominated discussion during the Beggs City Council meeting held Monday evening, March 9, at Beggs City Hall. Council members...
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March 6, 2026
Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...
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February 27, 2026
Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...
Lifestyle, News
February 25, 2026
The power of community generosity was on full display during the most recent library book sale, as supporters from across the Okmulgee area helped raise more than $2,000 to benefit local library progr...
News
April 1, 2026
Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet serving communities across Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas and Wyoming, today announced its continued expansion across ...
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April 1, 2026
Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fundraising, as Landmark for All Generations, Inc. hosts a Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser on Monday, April 20. The event...
Columns & Opinion
April 1, 2026
• The Hale‑Halsell Wholesale Grocery Company broadened its operations by purchasing the Whitbeck‑Dale Wholesale Grocery Company in Okmulgee, taking over a well‑run local house that had become an impor...
Columns & Opinion
April 1, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My sister- in-law “Nancy” and my wife have a strained relationship, but they love each other and talk often. Every so often, Nancy becomes abusive with my wife. The ire stems from a messy d...
Columns & Opinion
April 1, 2026
There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping improve many areas of our lives. Researchers use it to analyze medical data, businesses rely on it to streamline logistics and operati...