The Okmulgee Lions Club welcomed Deb Marshall as their guest speaker on Tuesday, March 4. Marshall serves as the Executive Director of the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), a privately fun...

When the United States of America entered World War I in 1917, Americans were already fighting by going to Canada and training as pilots. In all, some 125 men received the Medal for their actions in W...

According to Webster, the word ‘journey’ is defined as an act or instance of traveling from one place to another. Is this definition applicable to a grief journey? Can we prepare for it just as we wou...

For 250 years, the United States Marine Corps has served honorably in every clime and place. Founded on November 10, 1775, in Philadelphia, the Marines have fought from the shores of Tripoli to the va...

Oklahoma State University Extension is teaming up with Native American tribes to hire three additional Extension educators in northeast Oklahoma. One position is sponsored by a grant awarded by the Fu...

In recognition of her unwavering dedication to education, community service, and patriotism, Elizabeth Ramos has been named the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 Teacher of the Year, as well as ...

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections proudly welcomes 54 new correctional officers - the largest graduating class since the agency revamped its training academy in May 2023. Since then, more than 38...

The Rotary Club of Okmulgee recently welcomed Keith Baldridge as a guest speaker, where he shared his insights on the future of the local school board and his vision for positive change in the communi...

Judges 10:10-16 - Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord, “We have sinned against you, forsaking our God and serving the Baals.” The Lord replied, “When the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Ammonites, ...

Lewis Copeland tells the story of a mother who boasted about the good manners of her little darling at a dinner party. “Charlie, my dear, won’t you have some beans?” she said. “No,” was the ill-manner...

When most people think about law enforcement, they picture flashing lights, crime scenes, or high-speed chases. But for the deputies of the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), the job is much mo...

Seniors and individuals with disabilities can have concerns about possible declines in health. While it is never too early to start discussing care options, many may not know where to start. The Long-...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is beyond excited to welcome Destany Ferreira to the family. With her passion for animals, dedication to our community and heart for helping those in need, OCHS know...

The Knights of Columbus at St. Michael Catholic Church will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry each Friday through April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryett...

Abbigail Hirsch, Okmulgee FFA Chapter parliamentarian, was selected to receive a $1,000 SAE grant from the National FFA Organization. The grant, sponsored by Dominoes, will be used to expand Abbigail’...

Henryetta First Christian Church, 412 N. 5th St. in Henryetta, will hold a chili dinner Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal will include a bowl of chili or Frito pie, dessert and a d...

Waco Blakley of Beggs, a military veteran and current PGA HOPE Ambassador for the South Central PGA Section, attended the recent 2025 PGA Show at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. While...

The state highway department provided the Chamber of Commerce with an illuminated road map to track the progress of road construction throughout Okmulgee County. This detailed map, lit by fourteen fif...

5:05 p.m. - 14000 Block N 244 Rd. - False Alarm or False Call, Other 5:05 p.m. - 1500 Block W 6th St. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew --- 6:15 a.m. - 1300 Block N Comanche St. - Passenger Vehicle Fi...

Congratulations to Green Country Technology Center HVAC student Chris Crow, who placed 2nd in the SkillsUSA HVAC Troubleshooting competition last week. Crow will be headed to State at the end of the m...