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January 21, 2026
Older Americans Act funding available for senior services in eastern Oklahoma

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging has announced the availability of Older Americans Act Title III funding for the upcoming State Fiscal Year 2027 grant cycle.

The funding opportunity covers a 12-month period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and is intended to support programs and services for adults age 60 and older. This funding is not available to individuals, but is open to qualified agencies and organizations through a competitive bid process.

Bid proposals are being accepted for services to be provided in the following counties: Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah and Wagoner.

Eligible service categories include:

• Legal Services

• Health Promotion

• Outreach Services, including Homemaker services

• National Family Caregiver Support Program

• Transportation services (available in Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Okmulgee, Sequoyah and Wagoner counties only) Bid packets were available beginning January 16, and may be requested via email or picked up in person at the EODD office located at 1012 N. 38th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401.

To be considered for funding, attendance at the Proposers’ Conference is mandatory. A representative from each bidding agency or organization must attend the conference, which will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, at 9:30 a.m. at the EODD facility. The location is ADA accessible.

Completed bid proposals must be submitted by 12 noon on Feb. 27.

For additional information, to request a bid packet, or to ask questions about the funding opportunity, contact Heather Darnell, AAA Planner, at 918-913-9584 or hdarnell@eoddok.org.

Interpreter services are available upon request. Advance notice is required for accommodations.

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Shark Shiver is Saturday
March 6, 2026
The Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association (OCSAA) will hold its annual Shark Shiver fundraiser this Saturday.The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S. ...
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Beggs JH dominates Lady Bulldogs in season opener
March 6, 2026
The Beggs JH Lady Demons made an emphatic statement in their season opener on Tuesday, overpowering the Okmulgee JH Lady Bulldogs 25-6 at home. From the first pitch, Beggs showcased an offensive firep...
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JH Demons open season with losses
March 6, 2026
The Beggs JH Demons opened their season Monday afternoon on the road, falling 11-1 to the Checotah Wildcats in a four-inning contest.Checotah struck first with a run in the bottom of the first inning ...
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Dewar seeks photos of All-State athletes for new trophy case
March 6, 2026
Dewar Public Schools is embarking on a project to honor its athletic history by collecting photos of all All-State players from all sports. The collected photos will be displayed in new trophy cases i...
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HOROSCOPES
March 6, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your natural charisma is at an all-time high right now. A bold idea you’ve been sitting on finally gets the green light. Put your plan into action this week.TAURUS – Apr 2...
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Darrell A. Frost
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Darrell A. Frost
March 6, 2026
December 10, 1965 - March 4, 2026Darrell Frost, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on March4, 2026, at the age of60.A celebration of life will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7,2026, at Rogers ...
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Hellion in Rebellion?
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Hellion in Rebellion?
March 6, 2026
Parenting kids ... tough stuff. And just think of doing that same job from God’s point of view. He’s responsible for the same ... guiding you and me to become good adults. Not a job that you would hea...
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Merrion Frances “Mem” Fox
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Merrion Frances “Mem” Fox
March 6, 2026
Merrion Frances “Mem” Fox is an Australian writer of children’s books and an educationalist specializing in literacy. She celebrates her birth date as March 5, 1946, in Melbourne, Australia.Mem and he...
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More Evidence
March 6, 2026
More is almost always better. That is certainly the case when investigating Jesus’s life, death and resurrection. In the last couple of weeks, we have looked at the writings of Cornelius Tacitus and F...
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