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100 Years Ago (1925)
Columns & Opinion
September 19, 2025
100 Years Ago (1925)

• Aiding Tulsa to land convention; Okmulgee realtors see good times ahead in business here Okmulgee is joining hands with Oklahoma cities in helping Tulsa swing the 1926 national real estate board convention. The local board voted yesterday to revive regular meetings on the first Monday of each month beginning Oct. 5. A campaign also will begin to implant Okmulgee firmly in the minds of her own citizens and residents as “The Fourth City of Oklahoma”

• Fight Sunday Aftermath – As an aftermath of a fight Sunday night at Six-Mile Creek, northeast of Okmulgee. Fred Ragan yesterday filed a justice court complaint charging Theodore Sneed with assault with a dangerous weapon. It is alleged that Sneed pulled his pocket knife following an argument and proceeded to stab Ragan several times.

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• Entry of exhibits opens Okmulgee County Free Fair – Home economic exhibits were coming in steadily yesterday, and should all be placed by today according to Mrs. Evelyn Nantz, home demonstration agent. Monday will be children’s day at the fair. All carnival rides will be half price for the children attending.

• Return from Detroit Tour – Henry Dickinson and Roy Good, instructors in the auto mechanics department at Oklahoma A&M College School of Technical Training, Okmulgee, returned recently from touring three automobile factories in Detroit Michigan. The two viewed the system and procedures of manufacturing cars in the Packard, Hudson, and Chrysler factories.

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Henryetta track, XC launch raffle
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Henryetta track, XC launch raffle
December 4, 2025
The Henryetta cross country and track programs are rolling into the holiday season with a fun community fundraiser.A Bicycle & Helmet Raffle is currently underway designed to help support student-athl...
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Filing period ends today
December 3, 2025
The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...
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Commissioners handle brief agenda in weekly session
December 3, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday, addressing a slate of routine items ranging from officers’ reports to utility permits, employee forms and blanket ...
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Christmas on the Square arrives
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Christmas on the Square arrives
December 3, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...
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Dewar turns up the heat
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Dewar turns up the heat
December 3, 2025
The energy in Dewar is building by the hour, as the defending State Champion Dragons gear up for their return to the OSSAA Class B-I State Finals this Thursday night in Edmond. With excitement sweepin...
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OCCJA hosts annual Thanksgiving Lunch
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OCCJA hosts annual Thanksgiving Lunch
December 3, 2025
The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) continued one of its most meaningful traditions last week, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Lunch and bringing together a broad network of county ...
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Faith Equals Obedience
December 3, 2025
Isaiah 7:9b - If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.Cherrypicking from scripture is often dangerous because we take things out of context, but these few words scream not on...
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What does heaven look like? (Part 2 of 3)
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What does heaven look like? (Part 2 of 3)
December 3, 2025
“I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!” says Zachary, 9.Deep in our hearts, we know there’s a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a longi...
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Gary McKee Bulldog Classic returns this weekend
December 3, 2025
Okmulgee is gearing up for a thrilling weekend on the mats as the Gary McKee Bulldog Classic returns to town Dec. 5-6, bringing together junior high and high school wrestlers from across Oklahoma for ...
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December 3, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries.Your productivity soars this week.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your...
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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award winners
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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award winners
December 3, 2025
As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state.Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) p...
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