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Early voting begins Feb. 27
February 21, 2025
Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 27, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on March 4 election day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Boa...
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Chamber banquet postponed
February 21, 2025
The highly anticipated annual Henryetta Chamber of Commerce banquet has been postponed.“After much discussion and weighing all of our options, talking to caterers and the school, out of an abundance o...
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Henryetta City Council meeting rescheduled for Feb. 25
February 21, 2025
The Henryetta City Council meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 18 has been postponed due to inclement weather and will now take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, located a...
2025 Spring Livestock Show a Success
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2025 Spring Livestock Show a Success
February 21, 2025
It was all about the smiles and awards at the recent Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show and Premium Sale. Thanks to all of the Okmulgee County Ag Teachers, 4-H Leaders, Fair Board, Spring Livestock...
Winter weather brings dangerous conditions
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Winter weather brings dangerous conditions
February 21, 2025
A powerful winter storm has gripped Okmulgee County and much of the state, bringing hazardous road conditions, frigid temperatures and widespread disruptions. Temperatures in Okmulgee have plummeted as low as four degrees, with gusty winds making outdoor activities unbearable and dangerous, and forecasters predict the region will not see temperatures rise above freezing until Saturday.On Tuesday m...
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Donations Helping Dewar Dragons Football Team Reach Goal
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Donations Helping Dewar Dragons Football Team Reach Goal
February 15, 2025
The Dewar High School football team and Coach Josh Been were excited and thankful for the recent donation from Jeremy Roberts with Edward Jones, who presented them with a $1,000 check to assist in the...
Judge honored with plaque
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Judge honored with plaque
February 14, 2025
The Okmulgee County Specialty Court has dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of Judge Duane Woodliff, the founding judge of the program, as a tribute to his enduring legacy of compassion, service, and...
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Luv Ford Honors Preston Athlete
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Luv Ford Honors Preston Athlete
February 21, 2025
Pheonix Finch of Preston High School, a member of the Preston Pirates basketball team, is the latest senior to be named Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Making the presentation are Missy Nash of Luv Fo...
HVAC Student Places at Competition
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HVAC Student Places at Competition
February 21, 2025
Congratulations to Green Country Technology Center HVAC student Chris Crow, who placed 2nd in the SkillsUSA HVAC Troubleshooting competition last week. Crow will be headed to State at the end of the m...
Emma Jean Gouthier Retires
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Emma Jean Gouthier Retires
February 21, 2025
After 47 dedicated years serving Okmulgee County, Emma Jean Gouthier is retiring. We want to wish her all the best in her well deserved retirement. Join in celebrating her legacy on Feb. 28 at 12 noon...
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GCTC earns full accreditation
February 21, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) has once again achieved full accreditation, reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality career training for students and the community. Every five years...
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Dragons defeat Depew to capture District
February 21, 2025
The Dewar Dragons delivered a commanding performance in district play on Feb. 15, securing a 60-28 victory over the Depew Hornets at Drumright on Thursday night. With a strong offensive push and disci...
Twin Hills Hornets win State
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Twin Hills Hornets win State
February 21, 2025
The Twin Hills 8th grade basketball teams competed in the Oklahoma Rural Elementary School (ORES) playoffs. The girls team, coached by Darbi Benavidez and Casey Miller, were named Division II North Ar...

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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
May 24, 2024
Grand Lake May 19 - Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, plastic bai...
Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
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Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
August 11, 2023
The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles.The Pirates were back in action T...
Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
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Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
April 19, 2023
The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team dropped a pair of decisions this past weekend at the 2023 Dawson Sumner Invitational baseball tournament in Preston.The Eagles began tournament action last Thurs...
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Dragons begin postseason journey Thursday
April 19, 2023
Dewar seeks third-straight State trip with 3-team district tournamentThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball program will begin its journey towards a possible third-straight state tournament appearance this...
Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
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Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
April 19, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team closed out last week’s schedule with a pair of losses.The Bulldogs traveled to Weleetka last Thursday and found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 outcome,...
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Okmulgee to host annual tournament
April 19, 2023
Cleveland, Meeker to kick off 3-day event ThursdayMorgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament.The annual 3-day event will ge...
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Henryetta teams fall to Holdenville
February 21, 2025
Knights lose to Wolverines in back-and-forth contest The Henryetta Knights battled the Holdenville Wolverines in a tightly contested game Monday night in Holdenville, but ultimately fell 66-51 after a...
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Lady Knights to host Softball “Littles” Camp
February 21, 2025
Young softball enthusiasts will have the opportunity to develop their skills and train alongside the Henryetta Lady Knights during the upcoming Henryetta Softball “Littles” Camp, set for Saturday, Mar...
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February 21, 2025
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