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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.

Henryetta’s Dutch VanDenBorn inducted into OGCA Hall of Fame
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Henryetta’s Dutch VanDenBorn inducted into OGCA Hall of Fame
January 21, 2026
For nearly half a century, Dutch VanDenBorn’s name has been synonymous with golf in Henryetta, representing far more than wins and losses. This past weekend, that lifelong dedication was formally reco...
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Commissioners approve emergency alert system
January 21, 2026
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday morning, approving critical public safety upgrades, authorizing new vehicles for the Sheriff ’s Office, advancing road ...
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Storm Spotter Training Jan. 31
January 21, 2026
Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...
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Tournament moved to today
January 21, 2026
Due to forecasted winter weather at the end of the week, the Checotah Basketball Tournament has been moved up a day to begin today, Jan. 21. Game times on brackets remain the same for now, but will st...
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Winter Is Coming
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Winter Is Coming
January 21, 2026
With the possibility of inclement weather and extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend, Okmulgee County Emergency Management, along with ...
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OCEM Report
January 21, 2026
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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County residents enter guilty pleas in federal court
January 21, 2026
A series of federal prosecutions announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma highlights a range of serious criminal cases involving Okmulgee County residents,...
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County students named to honor rolls
January 21, 2026
SNHU announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall ...
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Motorcyclist injured in Hwy 69 crash
January 21, 2026
A Henryetta man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 69 in Pittsburg County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The accident occurred at approximately 10:46 a.m...
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How is peace from Jesus different?
January 21, 2026
“God’s peace is eternal just as he is eternal,” says Jayden, 11. “The reason he gives us peace is because we aren’t eternal like he is, and we can’t handle things like he does.”Yes, God is eternal, an...
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Contradiction of the Faithful
January 21, 2026
Matthew 16:15-19, 21-23 - “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of J...
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