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Muskogee Board of County Commissioners regular meeting - agenda

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

WHAT: Muskogee Board of County Commissioners regular meeting. WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Monday. WHERE: Muskogee County Services Building, 400 W. Broadway, Suite 010. AGENDAConsider:— Purchase orders, monthly reports, minutes of the May 27, 2025 regular meeting and minutes of the May 30, 2025 special meeting. — Julianne Montgomery as the Interim Regional Administrative Director for the Muskogee County Health Department. AdvertisementAdvertisement— OSU Extension Estimate of Needs FY 25/26.
Blevins pleased on day one of team camp

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

Hilldale football coach David Blevins was pleased with his Hornets on the first day of team camp. The Hornets worked out with Checotah, Gore and Muldrow high schools Wednesday at Hornets Field. “It was a competition, drive-the-ball type of deal,” Blevins said. “Round-robin, trying to get guys reps.”AdvertisementEach team’s defense had the opportunity to face the other three team’s offenses. Blevins said each team had “three offensive sessions and two defensive sessions” per nine-minute periods.
County makes disaster declaration for recent storrms

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

Muskogee County Commissioners made a disaster declaration at a special board meeting Friday. The declaration is for the period April 19-May 19, including the storm that went through Fort Gibson and did damage to buildings, trees and houses. “Two things — number one it opens us up to provide assistance at the county level in ways we normally couldn’t,” said District 1 Commissioner Ken Doke, board chair. “So we can go on private property and spend money without a proper bid.
Muskogee Board of County Commissioners regular meeting

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland
Blevins pleased on day one of team camp

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

Hilldale football coach David Blevins was pleased with his Hornets on the first day of team camp. The Hornets worked out with Checotah, Gore and Muldrow high schools Wednesday at Hornets Field.
Port Muskogee, OmniTRAX sign railroad operation agreement

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

Port Muskogee has signed a partnership agreement with OmniTRAX, a private infrastructure company, naming it the exclusive operator of the Port Muskogee Railroad. "This partnership significantly strengthens Muskogee's position as a logistics and industrial hub," said Port Muskogee Executive Director Kimbra Scott. "By bringing in OmniTRAX - one of the nation's top private rail operators - we're elevating the quality and reach of our freight services.
County makes disaster declaration for recent storrms

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

The declaration is for the period April 19-May 19, including the storm that went through Fort Gibson and did damage to buildings, trees and houses.
5 THINGS: City to hold pollutant collection event

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

The City of Muskogee is holding a household pollutant collection event June 7. Tera Shows with the City of Muskogee Communications Department answers questions about the event. 1 What are residents allowed to drop off? “Acceptable materials include pesticides, leftover oil-based paints, used motor oil, solvents, cleaners, acids, poisons, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs with a limit of three and all types of batteries.
City to hold pollutant collection event

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland
Area residents remember Underwood's win

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

It was a night that celebrated a Checotah resident’s start to stardom. Carrie Underwood won American Idol Season 4 on May 25, 2005 and 20 years later, area residents remember what it did for the community. Muskogee Ward II City Councilor Jaime Stout was one of the thousands who attended a watch party at the Muskogee Civic Center and said it was a night to remember. “It was exciting to see someone from our community win American Idol,” Stout said.