County welcomes new District 1 Commissioner

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April 9, 2025

County welcomes new District 1 Commissioner

By Patrick Ford Editor

The Okmulgee County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting, marked by both a significant personnel milestone and a united stand against child abuse in the community.

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From Okmulgee to the New York Times

April 23, 2025

When Josh Crutchmer, a proud Okmulgee native and New York Times editor, says he hasn’t lost his “Okmulgee state of mind,” you can believe it.That hometown heartbeat shows up in every part of his story...

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A weekend of relentless rain has left much of Okmulgee County dealing with the aftermath of widespread flooding

April 23, 2025

A weekend of relentless rain has left much of Okmulgee County dealing with the aftermath of widespread flooding, multiple road closures and dangerous driving conditions. Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

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County hears storm report

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The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting Monday morning, discussing a number of routine agenda items and hearing updates from local agencies on public safety and social se...

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Okmulgee Prom Royalty Crowned

April 23, 2025

Congratulations to Aaliyah Alexander and LeAundre Delonia, who were crowned 2025 Okmulgee Prom Queen and King. See additional photos from the OHS Prom on page A6.

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100 Years Ago (1925)

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• Court is asked for custody of unborn child - For the first time in the annals of the court of Okmulgee County, a mother and her child came in to request the custody of her unborn child. A petition w...

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Morris Academic Team headed to Nationals

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The bright minds of Morris High School are heading to one of the biggest stages in academic competition this weekend. Following a strong performance at the Aggie Invitational, the Morris Academic Bowl...

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A Brief History of Earth Day

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Earth Day is celebrated each April and draws attention to a range of issues affecting the environment. Earth Day aims to raise awareness in the hope of inspiring change.Earth Day is observed on April ...

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Morris School board holds April meeting

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The Morris Board of Education held its regular meeting last week, covering a robust agenda that included board officer elections, lease-purchase updates, facilities planning and several personnel and ...

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Nash to speak at GCTC event April 29

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A dynamic and inspiring Oklahoma business leader is set to headline an upcoming Lunch and Learn event at Green Country Technology Center on Tuesday, April 29. The event, titled “All Roads Lead to Okmu...

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Beggs TSA Students Headed to Nationals

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A huge congratulations to the Beggs TSA students for their finish at the Oklahoma State Conference held in Norman this past April 9-11. The Off the Grid Team, made up of Ashcraft, Baker and Lopez, ear...

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The Basics of Sensory Overload

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Hectic, loud and/or overly busy scenes and settings may not be safe havens for most people. In fact, it’s likely a majority of people find such environments uncomfortable and challenging to be in. Des...