Emergency Management Report

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July 28, 2023

By JEFFREY MOORE COUNTY EM DIRECTOR,

• Monday: Attended BOCC Meeting, Went to office and worked on paperwork. Attended town hall meeting with Attorney General. Met with Communications Supervisor. Went to office and worked on paperwork until Emergency Management Volunteer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meeting concluded and left office at 7:45 p.m.

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Early voting underway

October 30, 2024

Editor’s Note: A Voter’s Guide for the upcoming election is available at the Okmulgee Times office for those wishing to familiarize themselves with what’s on the ballot, the City of Beggs Proposition,...

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Lions have busy weekend

October 30, 2024

The Henryetta Lions were out in full force serving the community this weekend. First up was Bingo, raising money towards the eyeglass fund, which helps local citizens with vision appointments and the ...

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Dewar Homecoming Week – Royalty To Be Named Friday

October 30, 2024

It’s homecoming week for the Dragons! Dewar Public Schools is celebrating with a series of events. On Thursday at 10:30 a.m., there will be a parade featuring homecoming coronation participants and th...

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St. Michael’s to host Bingo, Trunk or Treat

October 30, 2024

St. Michael Catholic Church will host a Knights of Columbus Halloween Eve Bingo event tonight, Oct. 30, at the church, located at 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta.Snack concessions and card sales open at 6...

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FCC Food Pantry distribution is tomorrow

October 30, 2024

Henryetta’s First Christian Church Food Pantry food distribution will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The church is located at 412 N 5th Street (5th & Cummings).Organizers of the pantry stated ...

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Two arrested in child exploitation investigation

October 30, 2024

Following a swift and coordinated investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse, the Okmulgee Police Department, in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), has arr...

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Rep. Fetgatter discusses topics in re-election bid

October 30, 2024

Part 2 of 2As Representative Scott Fetgatter seeks re-election for District 16 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, he sat down for an extensive two-part interview to discuss his vision for the f...

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VFW youth scholarships deadline is tomorrow

October 30, 2024

Okmulgee County students are urged to enter two contests, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), which affords the opportunity to win money, at the local and state level, and possibly even n...

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OCEM Report

October 30, 2024

Meetings & Public Engagements Board of County Commissioners Meeting Attended the weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting to provide updates on current emergency management activities and discuss ...

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Why is gossip wrong?

October 30, 2024

“Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person,” wrote Ethel Watts. Or, as Ivern Ball quipped, “A small town is a place where there is little to see or do, but what you hear makes up for i...

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Housecleaning

October 30, 2024

James 1:19-20, 26 and 2:8 - “Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose ... Do a...