Community Gets in the Halloween Spirit

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November 8, 2024

There were plenty of costumes to be seen on Halloween around the area, including students at Green Country Technology Center, while Lisa Castleberry was the ‘purr-fect’ sales person at Harlan Ford. Adrian Owen stopped by the Okmulgee Times and shared a picture with Reporter Joshua Jackson.

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Elder Bros Distillery to open Okmulgee facility

November 24, 2024

A Canadian-based liqueur company has announced its first United States facility opening in Okmulgee.Elder Bros Distillery will blend its elderflower and apple strudel liqueurs, as well as its authenti...

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Candidate filing for Board of Education begins Dec. 2

November 22, 2024

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for ten Okmulgee County school districts.Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidac...

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City Council approves purchase of OFD equipment

November 22, 2024

The Okmulgee City Council convened on Tuesday, for its regular session at City Hall, opening with an invocation delivered by Rev. McKinley Rice of St. Matthews Baptist Church. The meeting blended comm...

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Dudes Endeavor

November 22, 2024

A remarkable partnership is crafting not just beautiful wooden creations but also a story of faith and friendship. Bryan and Tom, the duo behind Dudes Endeavor, have turned personal challenges into op...

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Meet Your Officers

November 22, 2024

DAWN CARTERREPORTERFor this installment of Meet the Officers, I visited the Okmulgee Central Fire Station to sit down with Firefighter Matt Hackler. Our conversation spanned his journey into public se...

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Honoring Robert Pinkston

November 22, 2024

In a world where dedication is often fleeting, Robert Pinkston stands out as a pillar of consistency and service. Hailing from Twin Hills, Pinkston has committed his life to supporting his community t...

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Henryetta to host SBA kickoff for Small Business Saturday

November 22, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is bringing its holiday cheer to Henryetta, with Oklahoma District Director Fernanda Pedraza-Schmitt set to lead the charge. On Friday, Pedraza-Schmitt wil...

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Windy Chevrolet hosts ‘Fill the Truck’ donation drive

November 22, 2024

Windy Chevrolet in Okmulgee is calling on the community to join them in their mission to help local families in need. The dealership is hosting a ‘Fill the Truck’ donation drive, collecting non-perish...

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OHS Class of ‘75 seeks classmates

November 22, 2024

It may be a year away, but members of the Okmulgee Class of 1975 are already planning their 50th reunion. The planning committee has selected Sept. 26-27, 2025, as the date, and they are wanting as ma...

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OPS approves new hires

November 22, 2024

The Okmulgee School Board of Education held a brief special meeting on Tuesday, approving two new employees and announcing plans to increase special education training across all sites.Superintendent ...

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OCHS to hold fundraiser Saturday

November 22, 2024

In partnership with the American Legion, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) is hosting a fundraiser to help prevent the closure of the shelter and continue providing essential services to tho...