Congratulations to Okmulgee Main Street for achieving national accreditation from Main Street America. Accredited status is the top tier of recognition within Main Street America. These accomplished p...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...

The Harlan Ford Paper Drive to benefit Okmulgee Public Schools is once again underway. From now until the end of August, the dealership is accepting donations of reams or boxes of copy paper. Donation...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday. The session began with the approval of the previous meeting minutes and a blanket purchase order for District One fr...

The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are excited to announce a revamp of the previous Comics page, which debuted in last Friday’s B section. The new Puzzle Page (B2), which has a completely dif...

Mark your calendars for a fantastic community event that’s just around the corner. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Okmulgee YMCA will host a Free School Supplies Drive for students Pre-K through High School...

Okmulgee/Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) was joined by members of the community as they celebrated the opening of their new office in Okemah with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. OOCYS’s ne...

Will you get the winning key? The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off this Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Family Fe...

During the Morris City Council and Public Works Authority’s regular meeting on Tuesday, the council moved to place restrictions on water use for agricultural purposes and accepted the resignation of P...

During Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, District One Commissioner Erik Zoellner designated Ernie Ferreira as the first deputy for District One, granting the D1 foreman a...

It’s back! The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off next Friday, and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants and $500 in cash provided by First Family Federal Credit Union....

Support local businesses this weekend, July 12-14. The Weekend of Local (WOL) is a campaign encouraging customers throughout Oklahoma to go visit, shop and eat from local businesses between July 12-14...

The Okmulgee Police Department has recently seen a change in leadership with the appointment of Chief Danny Owen, a seasoned law enforcement officer with an impressive ca- reer spanning three decades....

Founded to provide sanctuary and support to those experiencing homelessness, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) stands as a testament to resilience and community support under the dedicated l...

The Okmulgee YMCA GO Program is changing lives by helping kids succeed in school and stay healthy. This program, started in 2005, is all about keeping kids safe, active, and engaged. Let’s dive into w...

Crews have begun transforming parts of downtown Okmulgee into a 1920s townscape for the filming of “Sarah’s Oil.” The film tells the story of Sarah Rector, who discovered oil on her Oklahoma land at j...

A tragic collision on Thursday morning, July 6, resulted in the deaths of two individuals on OK-124, just south of EW1130 Road, approximately 4.5 miles south of Henryetta in Okfuskee County. The incid...

Despite a delay of two days due to storms on July 4, Okmulgee’s Fireworks Extravaganza went on without a hiccup Saturday evening under perfect weather conditions at Okmulgee Municipal Park. Thanks to ...

The Beggs City Council and Beggs Public Works Authority (BPWA) convened Monday for their monthly meetings. The evening began with a public hearing on the fiscal budget for the 2024/2025 year, covering...

When Deb Marshall, the new Executive Director of the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), talks about her journey, it feels like you’re listening to an adventurer’s tale. Her career, spanning...