The Okmulgee Family YMCA is excited to announce the opening of the pool for the 2023 summer season. Thanks to a generous gift from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation of $500,000, the Y will continue to...

Okmulgee School board to meet Tuesday The Okmulgee Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 8th and Muskogee. During the session, the...

With the school year coming to an end, libraries around the county are preparing their summer reading initiatives. Here are some of the fun activities planned for the coming months: Okmulgee Public Li...

Katina Holland shares 12-year journey Death is a natural part of life, but it can be one of the hardest experiences to walk through. Losing someone we love can feel like the world has come crashing do...

Begins 11 a.m. at Okmulgee Cemetery A Memorial Day Service will be held Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Circle of Okmulgee Cemetery. Preparations for the event and honoring deceased veteran...

The Okmulgee FFA recognized four individuals who have gone above and beyond in helping the program thrive and succeed as they received the Honorary Chapter FFA Degree during the Okmulgee FFA Chapter B...

The Okmulgee Summer Meals Program began Monday, for all children 1-18 years of age, to be able to receive free lunch. Pictured are Kersten Brown, Margaret Payne, Nikki Potts and Kallie Rodgers at Okmu...

During the recent 97th annual Oklahoma FFA State Convention in Tulsa last month, Lane and Shay Pilkington were recognized for establishing a permanent trust within the Oklahoma FFA Foundation. The fou...

It’s time to clear out the clutter and even make some cash as the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale returns in June. The garage sale will be held June 1-4. No permit is needed as the City of Okmulgee is ...

911 dispatchers request transfer of benefits The county commissioners met for their regular scheduled meeting Monday, during which they heard from OCCJA Executive Director Shannon Clark about the tran...

The Okmulgee FFA program held their Achievement Banquet May 12 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Outstanding FFA members and community supporters were recognized during the event. Special thanks to ...

Additional details about Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for killing six people near Henryetta, were revealed this week. A search warrant stated that the OSBI investigator was informed of a conver...

Free lunch distribution planned at two locations Children in the Okmulgee area will be able to receive free lunch this summer at two locations. The Okmulgee Summer Meals Program will begin on Monday f...

Tomorrow evening closes the chapter for the Okmulgee High School Class of 2023, as graduation ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m. at historic Harmon Field. The seniors will take their final walk and celeb...

Free event begins Saturday Movies on Main returns this weekend to Beggs, with an exciting lineup of free movies for the community. Last year, Summer Lamborn of Kanokie Coffehouse had the west wall of ...

Lions host representatives during weekly meeting When I read or hear the words “Safe Harbor,” it conjures up thoughts of safety or a refuge, keeping one safe from the rocky shores of life and living’s...

Our petroleum scholar went to work hammering out his PhD dissertation. Its premise centered on the task of increasing smoother, more efficient liquid flow through the interior chambers of miles and mi...

My wife inherited a youth choir. It was started by a member of our church, but when his job took him to another city, the choir needed a new leader. My wife was asked to take it over and she agreed to...

Increases to commercial, rural water rates approved The Okmulgee City Council met for their regular monthly session Tuesday, as they named a new city manager and approved commercial water rate increas...

The Unity Club will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S. Mission in Okmulgee. Tickets are available in advance for $10 or at ...