Saluting Our Veterans

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November 8, 2024

Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and we take a moment to thank the men and women of Larry Howell, U.S. Air Force 14 years active duty, five years Guard, and nine years Reserves E-6 Rank. For a look at some of those who served their country, see the accompanying article, along with the special Veterans Day insert in today’s edition.

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Thankful for Their Service

November 8, 2024

David Earhart has lived a life defined by dedication - to his country, his family, and his community. With a military career spanning over two decades, and nearly a decade more of public service to Ok...

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VETERANS DAY PROGRAMS

November 8, 2024

Preston Public Schools Nov. 8 • 1 p.m. Location: Jim Waller Event Center All veterans and a guests are invited to come early at 12 p.m. to enjoy a meal and a special concert. An assembly to honor all ...

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Meet Your Officers

November 8, 2024

In Okmulgee, Marcus Jeffrey is known as a man who wears many hats. An Okmulgee native, Marcus serves as the City Councilman for Ward 4 and as Pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, while also working with...

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Rep. Fetgatter retains post

November 8, 2024

With all precincts reporting, Okmulgee County revealed decisive choices in federal, state and local races alongside critical propositions.The 2024 General Election, held this Tuesday, Nov. 5, saw sign...

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Beggs rejects city-manager proposal

November 8, 2024

Residents of Beggs decisively rejected a proposal to replace their current government structure with a city-manager system. This vote followed weeks of public discussion, including at least one inform...

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City of Beggs Proposition

November 8, 2024

Precinct560020 560028 560029 560033 Total FOR the Proposition14052034226 Against the proposition33963153456 Total479115187682

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Two Paths, One Purpose

November 8, 2024

This Veterans Day, we honor two veterans with stories that deserve to be told - Mr. William Dunlap, a Korean War veteran, and Mr. Vincent McGee, a National Guard mechanic and engineer. Their lives, sh...

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OAI holds Fall Arts Institute

November 8, 2024

Nearly three-hundred educators and artists from across Oklahoma gathered at the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute (OFAI) for a series of intensive weekend workshops, designed to enhance their skills in lit...

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Okmulgeean pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

November 8, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Wilbert Lamon Rivers, age 26, of Okmulgee, entered a guilty plea to one count of Felon in Possession of a Firear...

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Republicans to meet Nov. 12

November 8, 2024

The Okmulgee County Republicans are excited to celebrate the election of our 47th President, Donald Trump, and the re-election of Rep. Scott Fetgatter at their Nov. 12 meeting.“We are going to have a ...

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VFW Post 1189 Ready for Veterans Day

November 8, 2024

Officer from Okmulgee’s VFW Post 1189 are prepared for this year’s Veterans Day celebration. The VFW will host a Veterans Day Lunch Monday, Nov. 11, at 12 noon at the post, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee...