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County Homeless Shelter celebrates 30 years of service
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April 23, 2025
County Homeless Shelter celebrates 30 years of service
By KATINA HOLLAND STAFF WRITER,

The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter is proud to celebrate 30 years of unwavering service to the community. To mark this milestone, the shelter will host a special anniversary celebration open to the public, featuring cake, guided tours, honored speakers and heartfelt gratitude for the many individuals and organizations who have supported its mission over the years.

Luv Ford Athlete of the Week
Sports
Luv Ford Athlete of the Week
By Patrick Ford 
May 21, 2025
Jayden Herring of  Preston High School,  and one of  their outstanding baseball players, is the Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. He is pictured with Coach Ryan Hudson, and Missy Nash of Luv Ford, present...
Storms slam county
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Storms slam county
May 21, 2025
Okmulgee County residents endured a terrifying Monday afternoon as a fast-moving system of severe thunderstorms carved a destructive path across eastern Oklahoma. The storm front brought high winds, l...
Gubernatorial Candidate Visits Newspaper
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Gubernatorial Candidate Visits Newspaper
May 21, 2025
Mike Mazzei, right, who has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor, stopped by the newspaper office on his way to Henryetta Tuesday morning to visit with city and business leaders. Escorting Ma...
Honoring the Fallen
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Honoring the Fallen
May 21, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, the Henryetta community is coming together to ensure that the sacrifices of fallen military heroes are honored with dignity, respect and solemn remembrance. The Veterans of...
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County approves grant project management change
May 21, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, moving swiftly through a range of county business.--- CREOKS to oversee opioid abatement grant project management ...
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Free-Lance’s Ugly Recliner Contest underway
May 21, 2025
As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the special men in their lives. This year, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are adding a unique twist to the festi...

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Henryetta banker graduates from OBA academy
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Henryetta banker graduates from OBA academy
May 21, 2025
Kenny Wilson, with Patrons Bank in Henryetta, graduated from the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s 202425 Emerging Leaders Academy at the OBA’s 128th Convention on Tuesday, May 13, at the Skirvin Hilton ...
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Okmulgee man pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
May 21, 2025
An Okmulgee man has pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking charges stemming from a case that spanned nearly two years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced.Ga...
Many moving parts still remain with state budget
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Many moving parts still remain with state budget
May 21, 2025
Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders have announced an agreement for the key elements to the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.The plan for the estimated $12.6 billion budget includes an income tax cu...
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