Varnum Outlasts Earlsboro in OT for Class B Regional Crown

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February 25, 2022

The Varnum Lady Whippets, ranked fifth in Class B, needed overtime to capture the Class B, Area II, regional championship this past Monday evening at the Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee. Varnum, who finished as a state semifinalist last season, notched a 50-47 win over the 14th-ranked Earlsboro Lady Wildcats in Monday’s regional championship game. Pictured on this page are action shots from Monday’s Class B, Area II, regional title game between Varnum and Earlsboro. LARRY OWEN

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County approves routine business

December 10, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting Monday, addressing a full agenda that included a detailed presentation from ACCO representatives regarding the statewide i...

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Honoring the Fallen

December 10, 2025

On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse, a towering 12-foot Christmas tree quietly glows - its branches carrying a weight far heavier than tinsel or lights. Each delicate ornament holds ...

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Dewar Wins Back-to-Back Championships

December 10, 2025

The Dewar Dragons raise the coveted Class B-I Gold Ball high above their heads after defeating Laverne for the 2025 state title. Players erupted in celebration as they claimed back-toback championship...

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KOC to host Christmas Bingo Dec. 17

December 10, 2025

The Knights of Columbus Council 2394 of St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will host a Christmas Bingo event Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the church, located at 1004 W. Gentry. Doors open at 6 p.m., w...

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Rotary expands Christmas Giving Tree program

December 10, 2025

The Henryetta Rotary Club has officially launched its annual Christmas Giving Tree, renewing a cherished local tradition focused on bringing comfort and joy to residents of area nursing homes, senior ...

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Holiday Magic Across Okmulgee County

December 10, 2025

Christmas spirit will stretch from morning to night across Okmulgee County this Saturday, as Beggs, Morris and Henryetta each host their annual holiday parades-creating a full, festive day perfect for...

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MLK Jr. Weekend events announced

December 10, 2025

The Okmulgee community is gearing up for a meaningful and inspiring celebration as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has officially released details for the upcoming 2026 MLK Jr. Weekend. With ...

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Interior Department taking over tribal education

December 10, 2025

The Department of the Interior is set to take a bigger role in tribal education, and some lawmakers say the dismantling of the Department of Education could spell problems for tribal programs caught i...

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December 12-14 ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Orpheum |

December 10, 2025

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 and ...

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Sen. Mike Rounds

December 10, 2025

Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced a Returning Education to Our States Act that would transfer the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Offi...

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What does heaven look like? (Part 3 of 3)

December 10, 2025

“Heaven is probably so stunning that it makes your eyes all watery. I also think heaven has everything you can dream of,” says Alison, 9.Have you ever known tears of joy from hearing an operatic tenor...