Several longtime City of Okmulgee employees were honored during Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. After the vocation led by Pastor Adam Hiett of Second Baptist Church Okmulgee, the council began...

The Daffodil Garden Club, Okmulgee’s oldest garden club, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1929 by Mrs. W.A. Allen, the club has been a cornerstone of the community, dedica...

Thanks to Okmulgee Public Schools and Pastor Greg Richardson of Conversion Ministry Church, Dunbar students who attend the final Prayer Before the Bell event this Friday will get a goodie bag as a gif...

Brady McFarren, a firefighter with the Okmulgee Fire Department (OFD), brings a mix of grit, dedication, and heart to his work. Originally hailing from Indiana, McFarren’s journey to becoming a firefi...

Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Sparkle Spree wrapped up in spectacular fashion Monday evening at the Creek Council House. The event celebrated local businesses and brought the community to- gether, cul...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their first session with District 1 Deputy Commissioner Ernie Ferreira representing in place of Commissioner Erik Zoellner, who recently an- nounced his...

Okmulgee Agricultural Education Instructor Tim Taylor was recognized as the Region II Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award recipient at the National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention ...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) has made significant progress in the investigation of a recent horse theft in the Twin Hills area. The case, which involved the theft of several horses, ha...

The Okmulgee Police Department (OPD), in collaboration with other agencies, had a challenging weekend with multiple violent incidents. OPD Chief Danny Owen provided a brief synopsis of the events that...

There is still time to volunteer to ring the bell to benefit the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. The last day is Dec. 24, so please contact Carol Smith at 918-758-6947. Pictured are some volunteers, incl...

Salvation Army board members Carol Smith and Monica Clark are pictured accepting Angel Tree gifts from CP Kelco employee. Above right, Great Plains Coke Plant employees deliver Angel Tree gifts to Car...

All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Emergency service operations, police and fi...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce has a fresh face at the helm, and she’s bringing a new energy and vision aimed at revitalizing the local business community. Sarah Rhodes, a long-time Okmulgee residen...

On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments, each bearing the name of a victim whose life was lost to violent cr...

Amidst energy regulation and national reliability concerns, East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ECE) secures industry veteran Dwayne Elam as its new CEO. Elam brings 18 years of experien...

In the spirit of the season, a small group of OSUIT employees participate each December in some type of giving back to the community event. In the past, this event has included donating non-perishable...

For those wanting a little bit of holiday magic in the daytime, Beggs will hold their annual parade Saturday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to enter should email atchamber23@gmail.com to sign up and for inf...

Beggs Middle School brought home a State Championship this weekend, and it may surprise you to learn it wasn’t in football or basketball. Four young men, all 7th-grade students at BMS, were honored as...

Santa and a few helpers are shown last week at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangled Christmas,” showcased an encha...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. According to Faye Tipton, the event will feature Christmas carols performed by Nicole Raines on the baby grand pia...