HES Employees of the Month named

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May 15, 2019

Henryetta Elementary School (HES) announced Employees of the Month recently. Elementary Principal Jayme Matlock presented awards to honorees Laurie King, above, Pre-K teacher’s assistant and Krystle Williams, at upper left,

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Okmulgee couple facing child abuse charges

October 23, 2024

An Okmulgee couple has been arrested in connection with severe injuries to their 7-weekold daughter, according to police. Cheyenne Crites and Russell Mc-Carty face charges after they voluntarily went ...

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Schulter students get firsthand look at Big Boy steam engine

October 23, 2024

Schulter Elementary students in 2nd and 4th grade recently went on a field trip to Muskogee to see Big Boy, a historic steam engine. Chelsye Brown, 4th grade teacher at Schulter, along with 2nd grade ...

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FFFCU celebrates International Credit Union Day

October 23, 2024

On Oct. 17, credit union members around the world celebrated International Credit Union Day, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marked the 76...

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WFD prepares for haunted house

October 23, 2024

Wilson Fire Department is gearing up for its 3rd annual haunted house, an event that promises even more scares, jumps and surprises than ever before. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, the haunted house...

Obituaries

Joshua K. Withrow

October 23, 2024

February 20, 1981 - October 19, 2024Services are pending for Joshua K. Withrow, who passed away October 19, 2024.

Obituaries

Charles D. ‘Hawk’ Talton

October 23, 2024

August 23, 1960 - October 15, 2024Charles D. Talton, age 64, a resident of Okmulgee, died October 15, 2024, in Tulsa surrounded by family. A service of memory is scheduled Thursday, October 24, 2024, ...

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Early voting begins Oct. 30

October 23, 2024

Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 30, for voters in Okmulgee County and Statewide. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County...

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Request an emergency ballot for the Nov. 5 election

October 23, 2024

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.According to Okmulgee County Ele...

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A Hollow Aching Feeling

October 23, 2024

Those hurting from the loss of loved ones describe it as feeling empty. Some people describe a physical sensation of being hollow. Others describe it as a constant state of ache and longing. The physi...

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What part of creation reminds you of God?

October 23, 2024

“My favorite thing that God created is blueberries. God is good for making them,” says Olivia, 6.I’ve never linked blueberries with the goodness of God, but why not? If you had mentioned blueberry pie...

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What Did You Say?

October 23, 2024

Ephesians 4:29-32 - “Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you. And do not make God’s...