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Patrons Bank named Top Workplace 2025
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December 24, 2025
Patrons Bank named Top Workplace 2025

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025honorbyThe Oklahoman for a third year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

Being recognized as a Top Workplace for the third year in a row is a direct reflection of our people and the culture they have built,” said Jared Cable, President & CEO of Patrons Bank. “Our employees show up every day with a genuine commitment to our customers, our communities, and one another. This recognition reinforces what we already know at Patrons Bank. When you invest in your people, they create an environment where everyone can succeed.

—- About Patrons Bank Founded in 1917, Patrons Bank is an Oklahoma- based financial institution built on trust and long-standing relationships. With a strong network of locations across the state, Patrons serves customers through every stage of life with comprehensive commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management solutions designed to put people first. Patrons Bank also partners with Greenlight to help families raise financially confident kids through smart, secure digital tools. Learn more at www.patrons.bank.

— About Energage

Energage is a purpose- driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture.

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Voter registration deadline nears
February 27, 2026
Friday, March 13, is the voter registration deadline for the April 7 election. The April election is a multi-entity election: Board of Education Elections for Henryetta, Wilson, Liberty and Tulsa Tech...
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Election audit scheduled
February 27, 2026
The Okmulgee County Election Board announced that a post-election audit of the Feb. 10 Municipal Primary Election has been authorized by State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. The audit will be h...
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Feed the Vets is March 5
February 27, 2026
VFW Post 539 will hold its next Feed the Vets food distribution event Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at New Life Church, located at 2101 S. C Street in Henryetta. The program aims to provide food to mi...
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CREOKS to direct County Homeless Shelter
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CREOKS to direct County Homeless Shelter
February 27, 2026
Former Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Interim Director Rose Lynch shared the following information announcing the new changes for the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter: It has truly been one of the g...
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David Dykes Honored by Rotary Club
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David Dykes Honored by Rotary Club
February 27, 2026
Above left, Rotary President Saylor Pence was honored to present a Paul Harris Fellow Pin to David Dykes. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contrib...
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New Warning Sirens Being Installed
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New Warning Sirens Being Installed
February 27, 2026
Henryetta’s new state-of-the-art tornado sirens are being installed at McCutcheon Park, Nichols Park and across from Casey’s on the westside, thanks to a grant. Councilman Vernon VanMeter shared photo...
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March is National Nutrition Month
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Established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is a time in the month of March to focus on making informed food choices and developing not only healthy eating ...
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Olivia Beaver pages for Rep. Fetgatter
February 27, 2026
Olivia Beaver, a junior at Preston High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, from Feb. 23-26 at the State Capitol.Olivia, from Morris, is the daughter of Del Beaver.During their time at...
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The Emergency Drought Committee met on Feb. 24 and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens March 9 and runs thr...
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Community leaders, elected officials, business representatives and law enforcement personnel recently gathered for an informal meet-and-greet with Republican lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon...
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