Visits with parents bring tears to daughter's eyes

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July 26, 2018

Visits with parents bring tears to daughter’s eyes

DEAR ABBY: My parents live a simple life, enjoying their days as retirees. They invite me to join them for special occasions at their house (my childhood home) and although

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Henryetta Chamber Director visits Okmulgee Lions

December 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted Genny Mooney of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.Mooney came to talk about the Chamber activities in Henryetta for December, and their theme is “Small Town, ...

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Commissioners approve plats, meeting schedule

December 4, 2024

The Okmulgee County Commissioners held their first regular December meeting on Monday, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before addressing county business.The minutes from the Nov. 25...

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Candidate filing period ends today

December 4, 2024

Local residents began filing as candidates this week for school, municipal and county offices.Those who wish to file for the city office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Okmulgee County E...

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Hallmark Christmas is Saturday

December 4, 2024

Kelly Dobson, Valerie Mosco and their dedicated team of volunteers are thrilled to invite the community to the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas celebration, a magical event designed to bring the spirit of...

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County extends tax deadline

December 4, 2024

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the deadline for first-half 2024 property tax payments to Jan. 10, 2025. Second-half payments remain due by March 31, 2025.Property tax statements b...

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Dewar to hold Take State pep rally

December 4, 2024

The Dewar community will join together for a Take State pep rally this evening, Dec. 4, from 5:30--6:30 p.m. at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Experience Dragon Pride like never before with hot dogs and hype.

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Elder Bros Distillery to open facility in Okmulgee

December 4, 2024

A Canadian-based liqueur company has announced its first United States facility opening in Okmulgee.Elder Bros Distillery will blend its elderflower and apple strudel liqueurs, as well as its authenti...

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OCCY launches training program

December 4, 2024

The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY), in partnership with the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), has launched a new program to provide specialized training for mentors working with just...

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What would you do if arrested for talking about God?

December 4, 2024

“I would be singing, praying, reading the Bible, doing the moonwalk, thanking God and then pretending to be miserable when I see the guard coming,” says Langdon, age 11.That’s great, but can you read ...

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Your Best Foot

December 4, 2024

Genesis 4:6-7 - God spoke to Cain: “Why this tantrum? Why the sulking? If you do well, won’t you be accepted? And if you don’t do well, sin is lying in wait for you, ready to pounce; it’s out to get y...

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NFL, Nike, NAAF partner to hold All-Star Game

December 4, 2024

Seventy Native American athletes from across the country will be selected to participate in the 2025 Native American All-Star Football Game on January 7, 2025, at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the Dallas...