Dr. Bill R. Path to start new chapter after 38 years in higher education After an illustrious career spanning 38 years in higher education, Dr. Bill R. Path, President of OSU Institute of Technology (...

Patrick Ford Editor The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority suffered a tragic loss last Thursday, July 20. Sgt. Azlan, a three-year-old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix, succumbed to an un...

Due to the large amount of produce being harvested, the Okmulgee Farmers Market will also be open Saturday this week. Regular market hours are Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., but this week, the market ...

Subjects facing district court dates Two arrested for gun possession, drug paraphernalia Two people were arrested earlier this week when a vehicle search led to the discovery of a sawed-off shotgun. A...

An Okmulgee man will spend the rest of his life in prison on sexual abuse charges. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Edgar Rene Garcia-L...

Times Staff Elizabeth Ponthieux reminds everyone to get their keys at participating businesses marked with a “key” inside today’s issue, but also be sure to stop by the Okmulgee Times office at 320 W....

Recognition of Juneteenth discussed at meeting The Okmulgee City Council approved the Downtown Streetscape Phase VI Project. This includes a cost share for design and construction for an estimated amo...

One outstanding county fair exhibitor could walk away with $1,000, awarded in memory of a longtime supporter. The first Jerry Shoemake All-Around Champion Exhibitor Award will be presented this year a...

The recent rain has added to a great growth spurt, not just of the grass, but also of gardens and flowers. As residents work to keep up with the greenery growth, the beauty of nature is seen at Willia...

Newly appointed Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore delivered his first report during Monday’s commissioner meeting. He began by mentioning that much of the previous week was s...

The Okmulgee County Family YMCA is hosting a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway event previously hosted by the Salvation Army, according to Executive Director Katie McElhaney. It will be drive thru st...

The Times and Free-Lance staff were excited to see Henryetta Public Schools Therapy Dog (In-Training) Miss Mace off Friday morning to a two-week training. Stopping by to pick up donations of dog food ...

Community open house is Saturday The Okmulgee County Family YMCA will be a busy place this week, with a basketball camp and community open house planned. On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will ho...

AG Drummond addresses major issues Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond visited Okmulgee County on a listening tour Monday to discuss issues facing the state. Drummond was in Henryetta Monday mo...

Bulldogs watch promising 2022 season end with 8-game losing streak The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity football team saw a promising start to the 2022 season, wining its first two games. The Bulldogs suffere...

CF-2023-00111 07/06/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Overstreet, James Reed Burglary- 3rd Degree CF-2023-00112 07/06/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Walker, Trevor Lane Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2023-00114 07/07/2...

3:13 a.m. - 25000 Block Davis Blvd - Threats - RP advised they are receiving threats by phone and text from their neighbor. RP states he is threatening to burn his car and house. 3:59 a.m. - Hwy 16/Bi...

1:36 a.m. - Tractor Supply - Alarm Call - Zone 35 loading dock infrared 3:19 a.m. - 400 Block E 8th St - Alarm Call - Warehouse Market 7:30 a.m. - 8th/Wood - Welfare Check - RP advised of a white fema...

Talk Local was back at Midge and Millie’s Booksellers Wednesday morning, hearing from Harvey Webber, owner of Ride With Pride Mobile Detailing. “Big Harv” spoke about what led him to start his busines...

Amanda Cullum is guest of Lions Club Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was almost created by accident, but both parties believe it was meant to be. I was trying to exit Walmart after printing my p...