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Preston returns to State
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May 7, 2025
Preston returns to State
By JUSTUS MOSCO STAFF WRITER,

It’s a good time to be a Pirate in Preston. Both the Preston Lady Pirates slowpitch softball team and the Preston Pirates baseball squad delivered commanding postseason performances on Thursday, punching their tickets back to the OSSAA State Tournament with statement victories over tough competition.

Luv Ford Athlete of the Week
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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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