A Year of Progress

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January 3, 2025

A Year of Progress

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 efforts to fostering community connections, ODOC has shown its steadfast commitment to its vision of changing lives. These milestones underscore the agency’s dedication to public safety and highlight its forward-thinking approach to corrections.

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Meet Your Officers

January 4, 2025

For Lt. Jason Scott of the Okmulgee Fire Department, firefighting isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong calling. With nearly 18 years of service, Lt. Scott carries a passion for helping others during thei...

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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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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 ...