Scare on the Square a Spooky Success

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November 6, 2024

What an amazing turnout as always during the annual Scare on the Square in downtown Okmulgee and at surrounding businesses. Lots of families, organizations and the community came out on a perfect day for the event, sporting a variety of costumes ranging from cute to spooky. Joe’s Italian Restaurant also awarded prizes for the costume contest.

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Pet Calendar Photo Contest to benfit Humane Society

November 6, 2024

Your Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are hosting a Pet Calendar Photo Contest to benefit the Okmulgee County Humane Society. The contest opens for entries at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, and wil...

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Voluntary boil advisory partially lifted by city

November 6, 2024

The City of Okmulgee lifted the voluntary boil advisory for most areas as Monday afternoon, with the exception of one section in the southern part of the city.Residents in the Oakwood Addition area, l...

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County approves suicidal persons policy for OCSO

November 6, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their first regular meeting of November, approving a new suicidal persons policy for the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office.The policy aims to streaml...

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Scare on the Square is a big Draw

November 6, 2024

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Morris Student Claims Prize for Art Contest

November 6, 2024

Georgia Howard of Morris Public Schools is pictured with her prizes after winning the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest, featuring local businesses and organizations.

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Christmas Bazaar, Craft Show Nears

November 6, 2024

The 42nd annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School cafeteria and the Morris Grade School gym. Vendor Barb...

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OCEM Report

November 6, 2024

JEFFREY MOOREOCEM DIRECTORAttendance at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Our team attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting, where we presented updates on recent emergency management...

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Holiday closings announced for Okmulgee

November 6, 2024

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will r...

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Athlete of the Week Honored

November 6, 2024

Luv Ford recently honored Beggs High School senior Billy Ramsey, quarterback of the Beggs Golden Demon football team, as Athlete of the Week. Making the presentation was Missy Nash of Luv Ford, alongs...

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Holiday closings announced for Okmulgee

November 6, 2024

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Who is God’s best friend?

November 6, 2024

The key to long friendships is a short memory, says humorist Michael Hodgin.It’s easy to be a friend to someone who likes and respects you. Have you ever considered being a friend to someone who can’t...