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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
As the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...
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Good News for Local Schools
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated. According to a memorandum released by the Oklaho...
OSU Extension welcomes educators
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OSU Extension welcomes educators
January 30, 2026
The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...
MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
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MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
January 30, 2026
A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the University of Edinburgh has returned the remains of six people from the Muscogee Nation during a formal ceremony in Edinburgh on Friday, Jan. 23. Once the remains are returned, the Nation’s Department of ...
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Thaw begins after historic winter storm
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Thaw begins after historic winter storm
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 29, 2026
After days of relentless winter weather that blanketed Okmulgee County in snow, sleet, and dangerous cold, a gradual thaw is finally underway. Still, officials caution that winter is far from finished...
Warming Center open through today
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Warming Center open through today
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 28, 2026
As freezing temperatures continue across Okmulgee County, a local warming center is providing residents with a safe place to stay warm, shower, and rest during this period of extreme weather. The cent...
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OCEM Storm Spotter Training is tomorrow
January 30, 2026
Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...
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Sponsors sought for OSDE
January 30, 2026
Sponsoring organizations for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include p...
January 31 Storm Spotter Training |
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January 31 Storm Spotter Training |
January 30, 2026
OCEM will host Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. at GCTC, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The free event will cover how to identify key features of severe storms.
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Brushes, Bonding and a Big Cause
January 30, 2026
A fun, family-friendly paint party is coming to Okmulgee next month, bringing creativity, community and a good cause together under one roof. Gallup’s Goodies, God’s Glory and TAOO’s Leadership Squad ...
OC Sharks Prepare for Cupcake Wars
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OC Sharks Prepare for Cupcake Wars
January 30, 2026
4-H Youth Development Educators recently joined the OC Sharks at one of their meetings at First Baptist Church to help the group prepare for the upcoming Cupcake Wars set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the ...

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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...
Lady Eagles drop pair of tourney losses
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Lady Eagles drop pair of tourney losses
January 28, 2026
Morris falls to Red Oak in opener The Morris Lady Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Tournament with a tough matchup against a fast-paced Red Oak squad, falling 72-29 in their opening-round contes...
Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights
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Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 28, 2026
Beggs and Henryetta opened Tuesday night’s regular-season contest locked in a fast-paced first quarter that signaled a competitive tone. Both teams traded early scores, and neither managed to create s...
Wilson drops two in recent action
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Wilson drops two in recent action
January 23, 2026
The Wilson Tigers fell 81-64 to Crossover Prep Academy on Tuesday in a regular-season matchup, despite a solid allaround performance on both ends of the floor. Wilson struggled early to slow Crossover...
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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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OHCE Hosts Tri-County Workshop
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OHCE Hosts Tri-County Workshop
January 30, 2026
Members from Lincoln, Okfuskee and Okmulgee counties came together Jan. 15 at the new Lincoln County Extension building in Chandler for an OHCE Tri-County Community Lessons workshop focused on practic...
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HOROSCOPES
January 30, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you....
“It’s Just What You Do”
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“It’s Just What You Do”
By Dawn Carter 
January 30, 2026
There were no fancy trucks in the beginning. No turnout gear. No formal training. Just five-gallon buckets, burlap sacks and neighbors who showed up. Chief Claude Stanke remembers it well. “Take the f...
PRESTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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PRESTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 30, 2026
The Preston Volunteer Fire Department continues to stand as a vital lifeline for the Preston community, providing fire and rescue services through the dedication of local volunteers who serve with com...
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