Congress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS back from the brink

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June 25, 2025

By MARTHA DIAZ ASZKENAZY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION,

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of sky-high rate increases and degraded service. David Steiner, who will take over as Postmaster General on July 14, 2025, has a tough job to do and little time to do it with some estimates indicating the USPS could be insolvent as soon as 2028.

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Employment rate rises for county

July 11, 2025

Most Oklahoma counties reported jobless rates decreased during May, according to the latest news from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commissioner.During the month, in Okmulgee County, the unemployme...

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Muscogee Nation sues City of Henryetta over prosecution of tribal citizens

July 11, 2025

The Muscogee Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Henryetta, alleging the city is unlawfully prosecuting tribal citizens for crimes committed within the Muscogee reservation - a dire...

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Well Done Foundation Opens New Office

July 11, 2025

Community leaders, supporters and partners gathered Tuesday at 4 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Well Done Foundation’s (WDF) new office. Founded in 2019 by Curtis Sh...

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Dog Days of Summer

July 11, 2025

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as the Dog Days of Summer rolls into Okmulgee on Saturday, July 12, hosted at Okmulgee VFW Post 1189, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. This “pawsitively” excitin...

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Multiple county blood drives set this July

July 11, 2025

Throughout the month of July, Okmulgee area residents will have several opportunities to donate blood at various local drives organized by the Our Blood Institute. With a critical need for blood donat...

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Henryetta Historical Museum Open Saturday

July 11, 2025

The Henryetta Historical Museum will be open on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Historical Society has been enjoying these open Saturdays all summer long.Two weeks ago, a young couple...

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Trinity Lutheran to host Bible study

July 11, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a pastor-led bi-monthly outreach Bible study Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main St. in Henryetta.

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County sales tax income up

July 11, 2025

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fro...

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OCEM Report

July 11, 2025

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

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Muscogee Nation holds Sovereignty Day Celebration

July 11, 2025

The Muscogee Nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision Tuesday with a Sovereignty Day celebration at the College of the Muscogee Nation’s STEM Building Lect...

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July 12 Dog Days of Summer |

July 11, 2025

Dog Days of Summer will be held Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 1189, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. The event will feature dog races, vendors, treats and games for pups and f...