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Obituaries
April 16, 2025
Mary M. Thompson

Mary M. Thompson, a resident of Beggs, passed away Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at 102 years of age. She was born June 22, 1922, in Okmulgee to the late Aras and Emma (Byars) Nash. Friends may visit the funeral

June 22, 1922 – April 7, 2025

home on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Sapulpa. Interment will follow at New Post Oak Cemetery in Beggs.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mary’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

Henryetta Schools approves items at April meeting
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Henryetta Schools approves items at April meeting
April 18, 2025
The Henryetta Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at the Board of Education office located at 1600 W. Gentry. The meeting included departmental reports, reorganiza...
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City-Wide Cleanup Days planned
April 18, 2025
Henryetta citizens are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify the community during the upcoming City-Wide Cleanup Days scheduled for Thursday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, May 1...
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Dewar Public Works Authority receives OWRB grant
April 18, 2025
The Dewar Public Works Authority in Okmulgee County received approval for a $149,575 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the...
From Okmulgee to the New York Times
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From Okmulgee to the New York Times
April 18, 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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Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow
April 18, 2025
Henryetta Lions Club is ready for their annual Easter Egg Hunt at beautiful Nichols Park. The hunt will be held Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring those umbrellas and enjoy the fun, rain or sh...

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