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Fetgatter joins medical marijuana working group
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Fetgatter joins medical marijuana working group
July 27, 2018
A Week at the Capitol Two years ago, I was in the middle of my first campaign to represent District 16 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. At the time, the only thing I wanted to talk about was ...
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A Matter of Faith
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A Matter of Faith
July 25, 2018
“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”—Philippians...
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The Living Faith
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The Living Faith
July 25, 2018
As there are two sides in a coin, our life, related to God in Jesus, is made of both its inside and outside. Disappointingly, many of us love to play the ‘colonial’ game of divide and rule and choose ...
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Commentary
Widow returns to the dating pool and finds troubled water
July 20, 2018
DEAR ABBY: I was widowed seven years ago. When my husband died, I thought it was the end of my suffering. It had been a mentally and physically abusive marriage for 30 years. We were complete opposite...
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Stop complaining about things you can’t change
July 20, 2018
An old man once said, “I have lived a long life and known many worries, but most of them never happened.” Our lives would be simpler and more enjoyable, if we could learn to focus on what we have rath...
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The Evolution of Modern Day American Politics
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The Evolution of Modern Day American Politics
July 20, 2018
Since the founding of our country, American politics has cultivated a difference of opinions. Even our Founding Fathers disagreed on issues while writing our Constitution. But the rise of the 24-hour ...
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Feeding Frenzy
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Feeding Frenzy
July 20, 2018
This Sunday July 22, starts shark week on the Discovery Channel. I wait all year for this week and get so excited. I’ll admit some of the specials have gone downhill over the last couple years, but I ...
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Commentary
Storms damage Campus Police Department
July 13, 2018
In the wee hours of Sunday, June 26, Okmulgee took a hard hit as sustained winds, of over 90 miles per hour, blew out of the northwest for approximately 15 minutes. Local residents woke up to major wi...
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Commentary
Why are Supreme Court Vacancies a Big Deal?
July 13, 2018
impact the American people, including immigration and pro-life policies. In a day and age when our Constitution is consistently under attack, it is vital that our Supreme Court uphold the Constitution...
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Commentary
Why we celebrate Independence Day
July 6, 2018
This weekend, many are celebrating the Fourth of July with outdoor fun, food, and fireworks. It’s one of my favorite holidays, but it can be easy to lose sight of what we are celebrating. Q: Many Amer...
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Community helps soldier’s holiday fright
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Community helps soldier’s holiday fright
July 4, 2018
For most of us Americans, the 4th of July (Independence Day) is a time to share with family and friends to enjoy visiting, cookouts, trips to nearby lakes and grand (or even small) firework displays. ...
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Locally grown produce at farmer’s markets
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Locally grown produce at farmer’s markets
June 29, 2018
There’s just no substitute for a vine ripened tomato! One bite will tell you if it’s fresh from the garden or not. Tomatoes from most grocery stores may have the look, but they just don’t have the sam...
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Medical Marijuana: What the Research Shows
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Medical Marijuana: What the Research Shows
June 29, 2018
One of the central issues in the debate over the medical-marijuana question on Tuesday’s election ballot is whether scientific research confirms that marijuana can offer health benefits. Up to now, a ...
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Five remaining questions after Tuesday’s primaries
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Five remaining questions after Tuesday’s primaries
June 29, 2018
Tuesday’s primary elections settled some lingering questions but raised a host of others. In a historic vote, voters in one of the nation’s most conservative states indicated a readiness to legalize m...
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Angels in Curious Disguise
June 29, 2018
The sting of mother’s fly swatter in her vigorous effort to cure me of my newly-discovered first-grade practice of cussing, had yielded a measure of fruit. Though I wasn’t wholly cured, I did grow sel...
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Letter to the Editor Policy
June 29, 2018
The Free-Lance welcomes letters to the editor on any subject of public interest. We do not publish letters concerning commercial disputes or those containing personal attacks. Because of space limitat...
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242 Years of Independence to Celebrate
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242 Years of Independence to Celebrate
June 29, 2018
Independence Day is a holiday that every American celebrates, but the history of how this day came about is less well-known. Most know that Independence Day is officially recognized on July 4th each y...
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Safety urged against “Silent Killer”
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Safety urged against “Silent Killer”
June 29, 2018
Tulsa’s National Weather Service Forecast Office has continued to issue a Heat Advisory for the past few days that will be ongoing throughout the weekend for Okmulgee and surrounding counties. Heat Ad...
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Man missing since March 17
Missing Man Sought
By Patrick 
March 31, 2023
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Search Continues for Knights
March 31, 2023
Henryetta baseball squad still seeking first 2023 winThe Henryetta Golden Knight varsity baseball team is currently searching for their first win of the 2023 season.The Knights entered this weekend’s ...
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Sports
Lady Pirates rout Porum in latest win
March 31, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirate slowpitch softball team improved to 7-1 on the season Monday evening with a dominating 15-3 win over the Porum Lady Panthers.The host Lady Pirates did all of their offensive da...
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Sports
Demons drop district twinbill with Meeker
March 31, 2023
The Beggs Golden Demon varsity baseball team dropped a pair of District 3A-5 meetings with the Meeker Bulldogs earlier this week.The Demons found themselves on the losing end of a 14-4 outcome at home...
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Dogs fall in district doubleheader with Sperry
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Dogs fall in district doubleheader with Sperry
March 31, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team suffered a pair of setbacks to the Sperry Pirates earlier this week.The losses to Sperry came in District 3A-5 action by margins of 5-0 and 15-0, respectivel...
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