The Dogs Knew

Columns & Opinion

August 18, 2023

The Dogs Knew

When we lived in central California, we had a large orange tree in our backyard. This tree produced the best oranges I ever ate. This tree was very prolific, so much so, that we gave grocery bags full of oranges away and still had plenty.

Sports

Lady Dragons thump Mason in regular-season finale

September 22, 2023

The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team closed out their regular-season schedule this past Monday evening at home against the Mason Lady Eagles.The Lady Dragons (ranked 7th in Class) ent...

Sports

Roadwork Ahead

September 22, 2023

Henryetta youth football facing tough opponentsThe Henryetta youth football program will enjoy a week off this Saturday, following a tough 3-week schedule to begin 2023.The Lil Knight gridiron squads ...

Sports

Pirates rout Moss in regular-season finale

September 22, 2023

The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team closed out their regular-season schedule this past Monday evening with a 12-4 home victory over the Moss Pirates.The Preston diamond squad, who entered th...

Sports

Preston outduels Morris in county softball meeting

September 22, 2023

Lady Pirates dominant at home in 11-1 victory over Lady Eagles diamond squadThe varsity fastpitch softball teams from Morris and Preston went to battle on the high school softball field at the Jim Wal...

Sports

Battle Tested

September 22, 2023

Dewar, Wilson facing tough challenges in 8-man youth football leagueThe youth football teams at Dewar and Wilson are currently competing in the 2023 regular season of the Oklahoma 8-Man Youth Football...

Sports

Overcoming Obstacles

September 22, 2023

Beggs, Morris youth football programs enjoying success in 2023The youth football programs at Beggs and Morris are enjoying successful 2023 campaigns after four weeks of action.The two Okmulgee County ...

Sports

OJFA to host Seminole Saturday

September 22, 2023

Junior Bulldogs improve to 3-0 following road sweepThe Okmulgee Junior Bulldog youth football program will return home this Saturday for a showdown with the Seminole Chieftains.Saturday’s home battle ...

Postseason journey begins for 5 county squads

September 22, 2023

Dewar to continue non-district schedule in Week 4Phase 2 of the 2023 varsity football season begins for teams in Classes 6A-A and Class C this week with district action.The start of district play, whi...

Lady Dragons ‘sink’ Gore

September 22, 2023

Dewar captures district crown with pair of run-rule victories over Lady PiratesFor the 23rd time in school history, the Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team hoisted the district champions...

Lions Club

OCEM Director visits Lions Club

September 22, 2023

All for one and one for all seemed to be the main thrust of Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program, presented by Jeffrey Moore, the newly hired Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director.A native of...

Religion

Felonies

September 22, 2023

CF-2023-0015009/14/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Mcrae, Mckenzie Taylor Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle CF-2023-0015109/15/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Aitken, James Fredrick DUI Alcohol CF-2023-0015209/15/2...