Demolition begins for Preston Road Project

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November 1, 2024

By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR

Demolition work commenced this week along US-75 at Preston Road as part of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow in the area. This demolition precedes utility relocation and the construction of a new interchange, set to begin in 2025.

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Preserving a Piece of History

November 1, 2024

A family heirloom has recently found a new home at Morris Schools, sparking both excitement and educational opportunities.Abigail Smart, a senior at Morris High School, had always seen the ‘artwork’ h...

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Meet Your Officers

November 1, 2024

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we get to know Captain Greg Carmack from the Okmulgee Fire Department (OFD), a man who has spent over two decades answering the call to serve. With 24 years ...

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City of Okmulgee issues voluntary boil advisory

November 1, 2024

In response to a water line break on Wednesday, the City of Okmulgee has issued a voluntary boil advisory for all residents using the city’s water supply. The advisory comes as a precautionary measure...

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Homeless Shelter faces closure

November 1, 2024

Dear community, friends and family, I have a serious note to share: As of today, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) is in immediate danger of closing its doors after decades of service to our...

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A Scary Fun Time

November 1, 2024

Okmulgee County has been busy the past few days with lots of Halloween-themed events and contests. Earlier this week, several hundred trickor- treaters of all ages converged at Green Country Technolog...

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Schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week

November 1, 2024

National Red Ribbon Week came to an end Thursday.The theme for this year’s week, which occurs each year from Oct. 23-31, was “Life Is a Movie, Film Drug Free.”This creative theme was submitted by Cher...

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Native leaders react to Presidential apology

November 1, 2024

Oklahoma tribal leaders say they are pleased with President Joe Biden’s apology for the forced removal over 100 years of Indigenous children from their families and tribes to Federal Indian Boarding S...

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Early voting continues through Saturday

November 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: County election results will be posted after they are received Tuesday evening. They will be available at yourokmulgee. com and the Okmulgee Times Facebook page.- Early voting continues...

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Prairie Bell Morris Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show returns Nov. 16

November 1, 2024

The Prairie Bell Home and Community Education Club will once again sponsor the 42nd annual Morris Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.This year, due to ongoing wor...

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New Oklahoma laws take effect

November 1, 2024

Today, Oklahomans will see 240 new measures go into effect. These new laws bring a range of changes across issues from gender definitions, online age verification and penalties for domestic violence, ...

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Boynton Alumni to hold fish fry fundraiser Saturday

November 1, 2024

The Boynton National Alumni Association will host a fish fry fundraiser this Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boynton Community Center, located at 55 W. Kenefick in Boynton.The fish fry...