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Lady Pirates enter rebuilding year
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Lady Pirates enter rebuilding year
August 7, 2020
Six seniors graduated from the Preston High School softball program this past spring, leaving Head Coach Jimmy Hurst with a predominately young team. The Lady Pirates will have to turn to a host of fr...
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Teachers help shape our future
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Teachers help shape our future
August 7, 2020
It is often said it takes a village to raise a child. The saying could not be truer and I firmly believe our country’s teachers are an important part of that village. Primary education provides the fo...
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Author publishes science books for children
August 7, 2020
August 7, we celebrate Sea Serpent Day and August 9 is Book Lovers Day. American author of over 250 children’s books, Joanna Cole, was born August 11, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey. Her father was a hous...
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Weighty Watermelon
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Weighty Watermelon
August 7, 2020
Watermelon has always been one of my favorite fruits. When I was much younger, Dad taught me to recall my birthday using bites of watermelon - watermelon meant that much to me. I remember swimming and...
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Church News
RELIGION NEWS
August 7, 2020
New Life Apostolic Church New Life Apostolic Church has relocated. Come and join us at 4900 North Wood Drive, Okmulgee. Elect Lady Anna Lewis is the pastor. Sunday Morning: Prayer at 9 a.m. Morning Se...
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Henryetta business offers “Bread of Life”
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Henryetta business offers “Bread of Life”
August 5, 2020
The Bread House in Henryetta is nearing their oneyear anniversary of opening. On Labor Day last year, owners Kim and Mark Collins (above) started out featuring clothing, vintage items, some antiques a...
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Judge reschedules court date for several ‘no-shows’
August 5, 2020
Okmulgee County Special District Judge Pandee Ramirez has reset a number of misdemeanor court appearances after many failed to show for their disposition last week. Ramirez has reset the cases for Sep...
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Agreement approved for Dewar fire truck
August 5, 2020
A lease purchase agreement for a truck for the Dewar Fire Department was approved during the Monday Okmulgee County Commissioners meeting. The original agreement, approved June 30, was with Urban Comm...
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Sales tax holiday slated August 7-9
August 5, 2020
Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 and end at twelve midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9. The event will provide Okmulgee County residents and others the opportunity...
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Countian celebrates 101st birthday
August 5, 2020
Centenarians of Oklahoma recently announced those over 100 years of age celebrating birthdays in August. Area honorees include 101- year-old Geneva Beckham of Okmulgee County and Marguerite French of ...
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Hillcrest Henryetta honors Stevens
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Hillcrest Henryetta honors Stevens
August 5, 2020
A patient at Hillcrest Hospital in Henryetta recently nominated Siemona Stevens, Hillcrest Emergency Room RN, for the DAISY award. The patient gave the following statement about the quality of care re...
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OSDH extends Cares Act grant deadline for nursing home
August 5, 2020
Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced today a one-month extension for long-term care facilities and nursing homes to apply for a CARES Act grant from the State to mitigate the presence ...
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Okmulgee Chamber celebrates 19th Amendment with August 22 event
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Okmulgee Chamber celebrates 19th Amendment with August 22 event
August 5, 2020
Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower says a third tea is being added to the Chamber’s celebration of the 19th Amendment ratification centennial on August 22. She said thi...
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Building, maintaining sovereignty primary importance for Osage people
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Building, maintaining sovereignty primary importance for Osage people
August 5, 2020
The exchange of lush, green woodlands for the dry, unwanted land of Indian Territory came with plot twists. Osage ancestral territory east of the Mississippi included the Ohio Valley region, taking in...
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CFL 2020 little league football schedules released
August 5, 2020
Little league football season is just around the corner with teams set to start official practice on Monday, Aug. 3. Henryetta, Beggs and Morris little leagues are gearing up for another season with t...
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Sports
A home run success
August 5, 2020
For almost a decade, the city’s fields have only seen little league teams play during the summer months. Inspired to bring their community together Steve Nunley, Tex Hackney, Jaylen Mayfield and Jerry...
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Lady Knights look to vanquish 2020 season
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Lady Knights look to vanquish 2020 season
August 5, 2020
Henryetta High School’s fast-pitch squad is hard at work preparing for the 2020 season. The Lady Knights have already gotten in reps out on the field since they were given the green light to practice ...
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Virtual Heroes Ball is a rousing success
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Virtual Heroes Ball is a rousing success
August 5, 2020
Thank you to everyone who was a part of the fourth annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball last Friday night. It was a success beyond even our best hopes. The event was held vi...
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Commentary
What does it mean to worship God?
August 5, 2020
Part 3 of 3 “We all get so involved in our silly little lives that we have made for ourselves to where we don’t have the time to do anything for God,” says Travis, age 12. Worship is the way we see Go...
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Confession is good for the soul
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Confession is good for the soul
August 5, 2020
I can’t believe I am going to tell this! However, I’ve heard confession is good for the soul. So, today I confess. I have this weakness for dishes! There, I admitted it! Now understand I am confessing...
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Legislators discuss session, priorities at forum
April 10, 2026
Okmulgee County residents gathered last week at Legislative Forums to hear updates from state lawmakers on the progress of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session. Topics included the state budget, Medi...
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Keating to be featured at April 14 event
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Keating to be featured at April 14 event
April 10, 2026
Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidate Chip Keating during an upcoming “Meet Our Candidate” event in Henryetta.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, f...
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Molet, Moore win school board races
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Molet, Moore win school board races
April 10, 2026
Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls April 7 to decide a slate of school board races and propositions, with the most closely watched contests taking place in Henryetta and Wilson Public Sch...
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“For me
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“For me
April 10, 2026
“For me, that first bite brought back memories from over 35 years ago.”What started as a nostalgic throwback quickly turned into a full-fledged community celebration this week, as the City of Okmulgee...
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New Leadership Announced for VFW Post 539
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New Leadership Announced for VFW Post 539
April 10, 2026
New leadership has been announced for VFW Post 539 as officers for 2026 were recently elected. Pictured from left are CJ Hopkins (Chaplain), Tricia Bear (Veteran Service Officer), Bill Lester (Junior ...
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