Lady Dragons win Prue Tournament

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March 12, 2025

By PATRICK FORD Editor,

The Dewar Lady Dragons softball team continued their scorching start to the season with an undefeated run at the Prue Tournament, securing the championship with a series of dominant performances. Following their tournament victory, the Lady Dragons carried their momentum into Monday’s games, further solidifying their status as a powerhouse on the field.

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Agreement, disbursements approved

March 12, 2025

Several agreements were approved during Monday’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.The board approved the Okmulgee County Emergency Management to use the Local and Tribal C...

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Meet Your Officers: Sheriff Rice on Service & Strength

March 12, 2025

When you sit down with Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice, one thing is immediately clear - this is a man who values integrity, service, and staying true to his principles. With nearly three decades in...

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Courtroom remodel complete

March 12, 2025

The remodeling project for Courtroom 2 in the Okmulgee County Courthouse is now complete, with Judge Deborah Reheard hearing cases in the new updated facility.Following the overhaul and addition of ne...

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CM to host Ag Risk Workshop

March 12, 2025

Native Agriculture Financial Services is proud to present an Agriculture Risk Management Workshop on Friday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the College of the Muscogee Nation, located at 2170 Raven Circle...

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Fetgatter House bill passes

March 12, 2025

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, passed a bill in the House Monday that would require child sex offenders to undergo chemical castration before they would be eligible for parole.House Bill 2422 is fa...

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Dewar, Schulter Schools Aid Feed the Vets

March 12, 2025

Volunteers from around the community helped with the most recent VFW Post 539 Feed the Vets distribution event, held at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Students and faculty from Schulter...

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County sales tax income down from last year

March 12, 2025

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

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Preston Jump Rope Team to hold showcase fundraiser

March 12, 2025

The Preston Jump Rope Team will hold a showcase fundraiser Friday, March 14 at the Jim Waller Event Center, 10165 Pringey Ave. in Preston.Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance will start at...

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What is your conscience?

March 12, 2025

“Conscience is the still, small voice that makes you feel even smaller,” wrote James Sanaker.Or, as my friend Lucas, age 7, says: “It’s something in your head. It helps you think.”A description of a w...

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Hoffman Baptist to host concert

March 12, 2025

Hoffman Baptist Church will hold its “Raise the Roof #4” Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. The free gospel concert will feature Tuffy Wigley, of Paoli, and The Admunson Family.Love offerings will be taken. P...

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Big Cussetah UMC Wild Onion Dinner nears

March 12, 2025

Big Cussetah United Methodist Church will hold its annual Wild Onion Dinner Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults will cost $15, and children 10 and under will cost $8.The meal will includ...