OSU Institute of Technology proudly conferred degrees to nearly 400 students in its 228th graduating class on Aug. 22. The milestone was marked by two ceremonies honoring the achievements of Oklahoma’...

Starting tomorrow, Aug. 29, a significant change is coming to your grocery bills in Oklahoma. Thanks to House Bill 1955 (HB1955) passed in 2024, the state is eliminating the 4.5% state sales tax on gr...

In Okmulgee, where the need for community connection is growing and the call to serve is vital, Officer Johnny Wagner embodies this sentiment and stands as proof to follow one’s calling, even when the...

The Okmulgee City Council convened for their monthly meeting Aug. 20. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation given by Boy Scout Leader, Donnie Alexander. Several key agenda...

Attention garden enthusiasts. Are you a horticulturalist at heart that would like to network with like-minded people? Do you like creating and seeing things grow? Are you passionate about education an...

Okmulgee Public Schools students returned for their first day of classes on Thursday. Primary School Principal Dawn Wallace and her team welcomed incoming primary students as they began their first da...

On Sept. 28, the historic Okmulgee Mansion will host a special event with a meaningful mission. The “Gala en Blanc,” organized by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., aims to raise funds for the restor...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Monday, with a key item on the agenda being the allocation of 781 funds, a non-competitive grant totaling $128,076 for Okmulgee ...

On Saturday, the Okmulgee County Family YMCA hosted a free school supplies drive for students Pre-K through high school. This yearly event ensures kids are geared up for the new school year without br...

The community is invited to come eat dinner with the Preston Jump Rope Team next Monday. According to Coach Vicky Graham, Tavern 56 will host the team members, who will be servers, from 5-8 p.m. on Au...

The public is invited to attend a special legislative update with Senator James Lankford on Friday, Aug. 23. The event will take place from 12-1 p.m. in the basement of the Okmulgee Public Library, lo...

Okmulgee Alumni Room President Jan Colombin, left and Patrick Ford, Editor of the Okmulgee Times, present 2024 Okmulgee High School graduate Lexus Stick with the Herman L. Brown Memorial Scholarship. ...

Okmulgee County commuters traveling north on Highway 75 towards Tulsa can look forward to smoother rides ahead, as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has embarked on a significant bridge...

Patrons Bank representatives were busy this week delivering backpacks to local schools, thanks to the outpouring of support of the community. The public was invited to donate a new backpack at any Pat...

In a significant step toward bolstering public safety in Okmulgee, the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD) and the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department have announced a new cross-deputization agr...

OSU Institute of Technology will host its 228th commencement on Thursday, Aug. 22, featuring two ceremonies to celebrate more than 350 graduates ready to enter the workforce. Graduates from the School...

In an effort to strengthen the bond between the Okmulgee Police Department and the community it serves, the Okmulgee Times is proud to launch a new series titled “Meet Your Officers.” This initiative ...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board convened on Aug. 13, to discuss various critical issues as the new school year approaches. Superintendent Clay Vinyard provided significant updates regarding the dist...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Star School status by the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers (OATC) for the second tim...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, approving a new road damage policy aimed at protecting county roads from damage caused by oversized loads. Commissioner Erik ...