Okmulgee Chamber hosts Legislative Forum

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February 19, 2025

By DAWN CARTER REPORTER,

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Legislative Forum on Feb. 7, bringing together Senators David Bullard, Representative Scott Fetgatter, along with Representative Chris Banning to discuss upcoming legislation and pressing issues affecting Oklahomans. The forum provided an opportunity for citizens to hear directly from their lawmakers, ask questions, and gain insight into the workings of state government.

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Sample ballots available

February 19, 2025

Sample ballots are now available for the March 4 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Ok...

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County under Winter Storm Warning

February 19, 2025

As we approach a significant weather event, Okmulgee County residents need to prepare for a challenging few days ahead.The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Stor...

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Air Force vet honored with quilt

February 19, 2025

In a heartfelt ceremony on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin and his wife presented an Honor Quilt to Air Force veteran George Gully at the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10. Fa...

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Chamber to host annual banquet

February 19, 2025

There is still time to get tickets to the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate its 110th annual banquet in grand style with a Masquerade Ball this Saturday. This event will take place at th...

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Journey of Hope

February 19, 2025

Last Friday, Okmulgee High School hosted a poignant and necessary presentation by “Journey of Hope,” part of The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s outreach efforts to commemorate the 30th ann...

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OSUIT, RSC partner for Applied Industry Leadership program

February 19, 2025

Students at Rose State College now have expanded opportunities to seamlessly transfer into OSU Institute of Technology’s (OSUIT) Bachelor of Technology in Applied Industry Leadership (BT AIL) program,...

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Why do some Christians love people’s approval more than God’s?

February 19, 2025

“We can hear people and see them, but we can’t really see God or hear him,” says Italia, 9.After Jesus had miraculously fed 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread, he asked his disciples: “Do you...

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Personal Grooming

February 19, 2025

Deuteronomy 31:7-8 - Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their an...

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Lions Club explores Dewar’s growing eSports program

February 19, 2025

At their recent meeting, the Henryetta Lions Club welcomed an insightful presentation on a rapidly growing extracurricular activity - eSports. Lion of the Day, Collene Fowler, along with Lion Bob Fowl...

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Okmulgee County Community Garden Holds Work Day

February 19, 2025

Members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden met Saturday, Feb. 8, donned their work gloves and brought their gardening tools to prepare the garden for spring planting. They cleaned out the raised ...

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Twin Hills Hornets Crowned ORES Champs

February 19, 2025

Congratulations to the Twin Hills School Hornets and Coach Koby Love after their wins garnered them the Oklahoma Rural Elementary Schools (ORES) State Championship.