January Is School Board Appreciation Month

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January 12, 2024

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and school districts across the county are recognizing the men and women serving their community and championing public education. Pictured above left are Morris school board members James Allred, Dana Mims, Kendall Warren, Robert Frost and Mark Mabrey. Above right are Okmulgee school board members Rod Wiemer, Mike James, Vicky Jones, Leroy Parker and Krystal Bohannon. A special thank you to all county school board members!

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County Officials Ready for New Terms

January 3, 2025

Several Okmulgee County officers were sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Pandee Ramirez in a ceremony. Above, Eddy Rice signs documents witnessed by Judge Pandee Ramirez as being sworn in as ...

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City of Okmulgee releases 2025 sanitation schedule

January 3, 2025

The City of Okmulgee has announced its 2025 sanitation trash removal schedule, outlining holiday adjustments for both polycart and commercial dumpster customers. These changes ensure that residents an...

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Absentee ballot applications available for 2025 elections

January 3, 2025

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2025 Election Year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or by downloading and printing an...

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County holds last meeting of the year

January 3, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their final regular meeting of the year, taking time during and after the session to recognize outgoing Commissioner David Walker, who was supported by ...

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Fetgatter embraces new role

January 3, 2025

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, is serving in the leadership role of Tribal & External Affairs for the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 60th Legislature. This is a new position for the Hous...

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Rep. Candidates to speak at Twin Hills event

January 3, 2025

A Candidate Forum for District 1 County Commissioners will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Hills School Gymnasium.According to Okmulgee County Republican Chair Marsheila Prior, this forum will ...

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A Year of Progress

January 3, 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reflects on a transformative year marked by innovation, collaboration and measurable success. From enhancing safety and rehabilitation ...

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January 4 Second Baptist Clothing Closet |

January 3, 2025

Church will hold its Clothing Closet Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9-11 a.m. at the church, located

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HOROSCOPES

January 3, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are likely to question information you receive this week, Aries. Investigate things further, but remain receptive to what others are saying.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it ...

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State Housing Assessment shows small homes in demand

January 3, 2025

Oklahoma has a housing problem. Faltering local economies and development disagreements are stalling needed housing development in rural areas, while zoning and building codes prevent much-needed smal...

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Love and Longing

January 3, 2025

I was in junior high school. My sister had married a little over a year before. I have three sisters, but two of them were enough older than me, that they had married and were out of the house before ...