Okmulgee Times

12/05/2020

For the second year in a row, soldiers from the 316th Quartermaster Battalion Headquarters marched to donate canned food items to the Okmulgee Salvation Army.
The men and women from the United States Army Reserves Center in Okmulgee marched with a police escort down 8th Street to the Salvation Army Store.
Approximately 50 soldiers, in full uniform, carried about 50 lbs. of canned goods in their backpacks, and the rest of the items in trucks. About 1,200 lbs. of canned goods were donated to the food pantry.
A big thanks to the 316th Quartermaster Battalion and their donations that will help those in need in Okmulgee County.

12/04/2020

Sparkle Spree Winning Number!

Our first #SparkleSpree ticket that was drawn by Tina, from the Red Stick Art Gallery, was from Truly Yours in #DowntownOkmulgee. It is a yellow ticket #185029. The winner has until Dec. 10th at 4:30pm to claim their $250 worth of Main Street Bucks, which can be spent just like cash in our participating businesses posted below! The next drawing will be 1 week from today. #ShopLocal & get tickets...it's that easy! #ChooseOkmulgee #BetterTogether #SupportLocalBusinesses

12/04/2020

Okmulgee Public Schools

12/04/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 The sharp increase in new cases reported today (4,827) is largely attributable to an issue with the PHIDDO reporting system, which resulted in a number of cases being back

12/03/2020

Henryetta Athletics

Henryetta Athletics

DISTANCE LEARNING:

Parents and Guardians of Henryetta Public Schools:

Due to increased positive COVID cases, absences, and quarantines, Henryetta Public Schools will transition to distance learning beginning Monday, December 7, and will remain through the end of the first semester which ends on December 17.

Middle School and High School students will be responsible for accessing their instructional videos and assignments through Google Classroom. Attendance will be taken daily per class period.
Elementary distance learning format will be presented to parents by their child’s teacher by Monday.

During this time, teachers will be on site from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and may be contacted via email or phone if students or parents need assistance. Also during this time, all extra-curricular events will be postponed. This includes all practices or uses of athletic facilities through at least December 14. Decisions in regards to what date practices should resume will be made before December 14.

Tonight’s Middle School basketball games at Kellyville and tonight’s MS and HS Wrestling vs. Prague have been cancelled.

Thank you.

12/03/2020

Okmulgee Police Department

*****Can you identify these individuals?******

On 11/22/2020 between the hours of 12:30am and 9:00am a vehicle was stolen from the area of Plainview and Glennen Dr. Several items inside the vehicle were also stolen. The vehicle was recovered on the same day hours after the report was taken. Personal belongings of the victim were not recovered . The attached pictures are of the suspects that have used the victims debit cards. If you recognize these subjects please call 918-756-3511. Thank you in advance for your help.

12/03/2020

🔱 Catch Friday's 2A Quarter Finals game as Beggs takes on Frederick! 🔱

Visit www.chsn.tv to see the live-stream 📲

Kickoff is 7p.m. tomorrow night! 🏈

12/03/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Dec.

12/03/2020

🎅🎄Send us your Santa letters! 🎅🎄
👨‍💻 email: [email protected]

Our annual 'Letters to Santa' section publishes Dec. 18th! 📰

12/02/2020

Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office

This morning 12/2/2020 members of Okmulgee County Emergency Management discovered one of the cargo trailers used to transport equipment and supplies had been broken into. The single item stolen was one John Deere Gator 6x4 pictured below. This Gator plays a valuable role in assisting first responders through out the county as well as throughout the region in search and rescue missions as it is equipped to utilize life saving equipment to assist in removing an injured person from remote areas. The 6x4 was also outfitted with white magnetic signs with the writing OEM on each side. If you see this 6x4 or have any information about this theft you are urged to call the Okmulgee County Sheriffs Office 918-756-4311 or our tip line at 918-516-8332.

12/02/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Dec.

12/01/2020

Henryetta Athletics

Henryetta Athletics

Parents and Guardians of HPS:
After conferring with Morris Public Schools, we have mutually agreed to cancel tonight’s Varsity basketball games at Morris. We are working on a reschedule date as we speak. We will continue to look at and monitor all data and release information about Thursday’s extra-curricular events as decisions are made. Thank you!

12/01/2020

Send in your Letters to Santa

Send in your Letters to Santa

The Okmulgee Times is now accepting Letters to Santa. Submissions should be made by Dec. 10 to: [email protected] All letters will be published on Dec. 18th.

12/01/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Dec.

12/01/2020

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11/30/2020

Henryetta Police Department

Henryetta Police are seeking the identity of this man. He is a theft suspect. His Ford truck has an obvious wrap that is very unique. If you know who this man is or where this truck can be found please contact Bryce Cook or Robert Heath at 918-652-3106. You can remain anonymous

11/30/2020

VFW Auxiliary 1189

VFW First Friday Bean Dinner cancelled for December.

Due to the increase in Covid cases the Bean Dinner for December is cancelled. Please join us again in January.

11/30/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Nov.

11/28/2020

Okmulgee Times

THINK BIG. SHOP LOCAL

This week's 'Outbreaking Coverage' 🦠
Anthony talks with Heather Sumner, the Executive Director of Okmulgee Main Street about the impact COVID-19 has had on the Okmulgee business community.

It is vitally important to support our local businesses during this time. Please consider shopping local for your purchases!

11/27/2020

🦃 Our office will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃

📰 GOOD NEWS, You can still take advantage of our Black Friday subscription special by visiting us www.COOKSON.news 📰

11/25/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Nov.

11/24/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Nov.

11/23/2020

🚨 OUR BLACK FRIDAY SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL IS LIVE! 🚨

In-county readers can now get a 1-year subscription to the Okmulgee Times for only $34.99 (a $60.00 value)

To take advantage, visit us at www.cookson.news or by calling us at 918-756-3600

#ThinkBigShopSmall #KeepUpWithTheTimes #OkmulgeeTimes

11/23/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Nov.23 Oklahoma 177,874 total cases - Increase of 3,544 Active Cases - 33,844 Total Recovered - 142,381 1,649 total death

11/21/2020

Morris, Oklahoma

Morris, Oklahoma

Good evening Morris! Thank you for your patience! We have been given the all clear and everyone may return to their homes now!

A special thank you to the Morris Police Department, Morris Fire Department, Creek Nation Lighthorse and OG&E!

11/20/2020

Morris, Oklahoma

Morris notice!

Morris!

Please share this immediately. Anyone from Jefferson to Okmulgee Street from 5th to 6th street.

Please evacuate your homes immediately and move towards Hughes. We have a gas leak that requires you to evacuate immediately

11/20/2020

Shop Small, Shop Local for your holiday gifts!

This is the list of participating businesses in this years Sparkle Spree retail promotion! Sparkle Spree kicks-off on Black Friday, November 27th. For every $10 you spend in these LOCAL businesses you will receive a ticket to be put into the drawings! Every Friday & Saturday are double ticket days! Think BIG, #ShopSmall! #SupportLocalBusinesses #ChooseOkmulgee

11/20/2020

Bell Ringers need for the Salvation Army. Bell Ringing at Walmart will begin Friday, Nov. 27, at 9 a.m. Contact Becky Whittaker at 918-756-8614 to sign up.

11/19/2020

Okmulgee Main Street

Entry forms to participate in the Festival of Lights parade on Dec. 10th are due tomorrow, November 20th. Forms can be found on our website at http://www.okmulgeemainstreet.com/new-events-1/2017/3/2/festival-of-lights-parade-scp2l-zah68-da953

#AChristmasOfHope #BetterTogether #DowntownOkmulgee

11/19/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Nov.19 Oklahoma 164,340 total cases - Increase of 2,915 Active Cases - 30,484 Total Recovered - 132,268 1,588 total death

11/18/2020

Okmulgee Junior Football Association

Okmulgee Junior Football Association

The end of season 2020 is almost near. To close out the season we will have our OJF Awards Banquet Saturday November 21st at Harmon Stadium beginning at 2:00pm. ALL football players and cheerleaders who finished out the whole season will be Free. The cost will be $5.00 per person, which will include a meal, you must have this ticket to eat. Come out and Support your child and teams!!

***Please make sure you have turned in all OJF issued equipment and cheer suits. Names will be checked Friday***

11/18/2020

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Latest Coronavirus Statistics

Here are the latest results from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Nov.18 Oklahoma 161,425 total cases - Increase of 3,017 Active Cases - 29,823 Total Recovered - 128,057 1,570 total death

11/17/2020

Okmulgee City Council | November Meeting

11/17/2020

UPDATE : Police investigating 2 robberies

Update given in robbery investigations

UPDATE FROM POLICE CHIEF JOE PRENTICE: During the course of the investigation, officers discovered an armed robbery that occurred in McAlester approximately an hour before the first robbery in Okmulge

11/16/2020

‼️SHOP LOCAL, SHOP OKMULGEE‼️

Shop Small Saturday is Nov. 28th...PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL this Holiday season! THEY need US, WE need THEM! #BetterTogether

TOP 5 REASONS TO #SHOPSMALL!!

1. Enjoy a Personal Touch
Local businesses know you, your family and probably even your extended family, so when you shop small it can often feel like a family reunion. You're also likely to be waited on by the shop owner, who will have a fresh perspective on the variety of products available in the store.

2. Support Your Community
When you shop local, much of the money stays right there in your community to create jobs, help local families pay bills, and increase the taxes paid into your community. That means better schools, better local jobs and more opportunities for your friends and family. Small businesses are also much more likely to give back to the community through volunteering, donations and contributions to local sporting or school teams.

3. Boutique is "In"
Everyone wants to find something unique for those on their holiday shopping lists. Small businesses often have small batches of products or homemade options that allow you to customize gifts to a much higher degree. Shopping small also gives you a story to tell along with the gift!

4. More Time for Family
Realistically, large stores can take up a great deal of time and offer an over-abundance of choices. Why sift through all the dreck, when you can shop local and find a small business that provides a curated (and smaller!) group of options? You finish your shopping more quickly and head back home for family time sooner as well.

5. Live the American Dream
Whether you own your own small business or enjoy supporting a local business in your community, the reality is that small businesses are the backbone of America. More than half the gross domestic product of the U.S. is driven by small businesses, and that's not a small number. Do your part to keep the economy healthy by shopping small!