Small-town resident can’t find dependable laborers

Columns & Opinion

December 27, 2023

DEAR ABBY: I moved to a smaller city from a larger one seven years ago. There are fewer businesses here. I often struggle to get home repairs done because people here operate on “regional time,” meaning they get to stuff when they feel like it, if they feel like doing it at all.

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OCSO shares county stats

January 10, 2025

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), under the leadership of Sheriff Eddy Rice and Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, have released its comprehensive statistics for 2024. Sheriff Rice, now in his f...

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Courtroom remodeling ongoing

January 10, 2025

An extensive remodeling project is nearing completion at the Okmulgee County Courthouse.Following the overhaul and addition of new amenities in the main courtroom, Courtroom 1, on the third floor of t...

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Community Garden schedules bi-annual meeting Jan. 23

January 10, 2025

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m.According to Dr. Ann Alexander, c...

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Meet Your Officers

January 10, 2025

In this installment of the Meet Your Officers series, we had the privilege of sitting down with Lieutenant Mark Blosch, a seasoned officer with the Okmulgee Police Department. With over 20 years of se...

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First Family opens new Atoka location

January 10, 2025

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently announced the brick-and-mortar expansion of their membership into Atoka County with the opening of their new Atoka location at 117 S. Mississippi Ave...

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SHS Cheer Debuts New Uniforms

January 10, 2025

The Schulter High School cheer squad was excited this week to debut their new home uniforms. Pictured are Crystal Weeks, Raylynn Stewart, Kirsten Simmons, Keyanna Smiley and Pazlye Corornel. Coaches a...

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Luv Ford Athletes of the Week

January 10, 2025

Missy Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta presents two Preston students their plaques recognizing them as Athletes of the Week. Pictured are Tanner Young and Kaden Dean, students at Preston High School. Tan...

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OKJobMatch ceases operations

January 10, 2025

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced the OKJob-Match.com system officially shut down Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. A new, more advanced job-matching platform will take its place and...

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Okmulgee Trash Off Days planned for 2025

January 10, 2025

The City of Okmulgee has announced four Trash Off Days for 2025. These free dump days are great opportunities to clear out accumulated junk.The events are for current City of Okmulgee residential wate...

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Jobless rates down for most in November

January 10, 2025

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during November, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate increased slightly...

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Okmulgee Ag Boosters to hold Pie & Silent Auction

January 10, 2025

Save the date - the annual Okmulgee Ag Boosters Pie & Silent Auction is slated for Thursday, Feb. 20, at the OHS Cafeteria. The fundraiser will take place from 6-8 p.m.If you know of a great silent au...