The three-day candidate filing period for local school boards and municipal offices in Okmulgee County officially closed Wednesday, setting the stage for a series of nonpartisan elections that will ta...

More than twenty vendors are offering a variety of unique items just in time for Christmas at the Last Stop Christmas Shoppe Craft Fair tomorrow, Dec. 6. The fourth annual event, sponsored by Okmulgee...

Downtown Okmulgee has officially transformed into a Winter Wonderland as Christmas on the Square opens for its inaugural season - complete with a festive Christmas Marketplace, sparkling lights and ha...

Several residents took time out of their busy schedule last week to assist in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Pictured are Rev. Marcus Jeffery and Mark McGriff; Ken Ratcliff; and a...

The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...

The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...

As the community gathers in downtown Okmulgee to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square, a delicious chili dinner fundraiser to benefit CASA...

Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...

The OCCJA held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch last week, providing a slice of holiday warmth to the incarcerated. See the related story and additional photos on page A8.

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday, addressing a slate of routine items ranging from officers’ reports to utility permits, employee forms and blanket ...

One of Henryetta’s most beloved holiday traditions is back, and this year, organizers say it’s bigger, brighter and more community-driven than ever before. The 4th annual Henryetta Hallmark Christmas,...

Driving on Okmulgee County highways should be smoother by 2033, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface several miles of U.S. highways within the county. ODOT expe...

The holiday season in Okmulgee is about to shine even brighter, as two events come together on Dec. 4: the Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade and the CASA/Safehouse Chili Dinner. With a fe...

As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents across Okmulgee and the surrounding communities to take part in Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 29, a ce...

Attention, cookie lovers! Tomorrow, don’t miss out on the highly anticipated Cookie Crawl, starting bright and early at 10 a.m. Join fellow sweet tooth enthusiasts in downtown Okmulgee for a day fille...

When members walk through the doors of Western Sun Federal Credit Union in Okmulgee, they’re greeted with something more than financial services. They’re welcomed into a place shaped by warmth, leader...

For the 13th year in a row, the OSUIT Registrar’s Office is carrying forward a holiday tradition - supporting local families and organizations through its annual fundraiser. What

An Okmulgee woman was injured Friday morning following a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 75, north of Ferguson Road, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 7:52 a.m. on ...

A Tulsa man died Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 75 near 220 Road in Okmulgee County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The fatal collision occurred at 2:1...

Shoppers looking to add a little extra sparkle to their holiday season will have a new stop to enjoy during this year’s Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 29. Gallup’s Goodies, God’s Glory (4G) is unveili...