Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin with Love Marcie Baldwin holds a new feathered friend. Commissioner Erik Zoellner and Mayor Mickey Baldwin talk about the unique features and qualities of the rock doves,...

Zoellner gives update on CERF grant The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tabled action on accepting two separate bids during their weekly meeting. During the session, the board opened bids for a...

Oklahoma residents are dealing with sweltering heat this week, with very little relief in sight. On Sunday, Okmulgee tied for first with the heat index (feels like) temperature at 125 degrees, accordi...

Okmulgee Community Theatre event is Aug. 26 A special one-woman concert is planned for next weekend at the Orpheum Theatre. Okmulgee Community Theatre presents ‘A Night with Winnie’ Saturday, Aug. 26,...

MUSKOGEE - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Zion Alexander Canard, age 24, of Henryetta,  was found guilty of one count of Child Abuse in Indian ...

Joshua Jackson Reporter Jason Grewe, a representative from the 111 Project was invited to speak about their CarePortal program during the OPS board’s special meeting on Tuesday. He spoke about the pos...

In 2018, East Central Electric accepted the mission of providing reliable, affordable internet service to members in our communities by forming ecoLINK fiber services. The mission was sim- ilar to whe...

GCTC achieves Gold Star status Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Star school by the Oklahoma Association for Career and Technology Educati...

New hires approved for new school year Jason Grewe, a representative from the 111 Project was invited to speak about their CarePortal program during the OPS board’s special meeting on Tuesday. He spok...

Council adds Juneteenth as city holiday New, improved lighting is coming soon to the Okmulgee Public Library. During their regular session Tuesday, the Okmulgee City Council approved a quote from Firs...

Staff hired for upcoming school year The Morris Public School board approved a number of additions and revisions to their Board Policy Manual during Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Chris Karch discus...

If no one has winning key Who holds the winning key to unlock the lock for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt chest? Lots of people have been trying their keys over the last two weeks on the Treasure Ch...

This happy cowboy from the Checotah Roughriders Club participated in the annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo Parade through the streets of downtown Saturday afternoon. A little rain didn’t ...

Hears monthly reports from city departments Morris City Council members proceeded forward with negotiations for a contract with EcoLink internet services during Monday’s meeting. Jeremy Hendrickson an...

Commissioners discuss potential new CERF funds A familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was award...

Teams sought for Main Street fundraiser There are a few spots remaining for those wishing to participate in Okmulgee Main Street’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Big Brain Trivia. Main Street Directo...

Exciting Pecan Festival news announced Though she isn’t a new face in the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce office, Whitlea Bowen was recently officially hired as the new Administrative Assistant at the ag...

Mitchell, Branson share concerns, issue with recent decisions Recent changes in supervision of Okmulgee County 911 Communications, along with media reports and interviews, accusations of alleged ‘unla...

Okmulgee City Council members took a big step in working to preserve one of our city’s historical landmarks when they voted to donate $5,000 to the oldest Black hospital in Oklahoma. Mayor Mickey Bald...

Downtown parade is 4 p.m. Saturday Okmulgee will be busy this weekend, with thousands attending and enjoying the 68th Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo. Lots of excitement is in store at the Bob...