Above left, Glynnis Coleman (fourth from the left) and Bob Seebeck (far right) discuss soil preparation in one of the raised beds at the Community Garden during a work day Saturday, Feb. 11. Members o...

Trustees and their alternates for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority Board were sworn in Thursday during the OCCJA meeting at the Moore Detention Center. Giving the oath of office was Boar...

House of Orpheus is featured band at Saturday, Feb. 18, event Life is great in Okmulgee, and the community is invited to share in the fun happening this weekend. Okmulgee Community Theater (OCT) will ...

“I was almost ready to graduate from high school in Okmulgee Oklahoma. At that time, there just weren’t that many good paying jobs so I decided to follow in my siblings’ footsteps. I have four brother...

Second Baptist Church will welcome News on 6 anchor Lori Fulbright Friday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. Fulbright will speak on the art of self defense, and all are welcome to attend. Come help us welcome her t...

Rev. Darren B. Williams joins congregation Rev. Darren B. Williams join congregation First Baptist Church Central, located at the corner of 1st and Central, welcomed their newly- elected pastor at the...

Candidates featured at public forum Early voting continues through 6 p.m. today for registered voters in the City of Okmulgee wishing to cast their ballots for the Ward 2 City Council position. Candid...

Deadline is Feb. 16 Have your photograph featured on the front of this year’s Okmulgee County Focus Magazine! Are you an aspiring photographer with an eye for a great photo opportunity? Do you enjoy c...

A.D.A. Stidham honored for 40 years of service Greg Stidham, Assistant District Attorney for Okmulgee- McIntosh County, was honored Monday for 40 years of service. District Attorney Carol Iski brought...

Six Okmulgee Lions members attended the District 3-E Convention in Bartlesville on Saturday, Feb. 4, and walked away with several awards. Lion President Dan Anderson accepted a certificate on behalf o...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Contact Ron Vick at 918-623-8893 for more information. February 18 YMCA Father-Daughter Dance | Okm...

Okmulgee Community Garden will hold its first volunteer member workday of the 2023 growing year Saturday, Feb. 11, from 12-4 p.m. The following events are scheduled: 12 p.m. - Plot Holder Orientation:...

Deadline today to apply for Henryetta, Beggs, Morris and Dewar posts Today is the last day to file for municipal offices for several county municipalities. The candidate filing period began Monday for...

The staff and owners of Cox Cash Savers gathered Wednesday morning for their official grand opening and ribbon cutting at their new location, 420 E. 8th Street in Okmulgee. The store, formerly located...

Sixshooters, Saddlebags and Sunbonnets: Some Remarkable Women of the Wild West will be presented by the Ok. County OHCE Genealogy Group President Jan Beattie on Feb. 22. It will be from 10-11 a.m. The...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum has been cancelled, along with the Catholic Daughers of America Baked Potato Sale, due to inclement weather. February 3 City Council Candidate Forum ...

I am often asked, “What is an Ombudsman?” It is not a commonly used word. What it means in general terms is an advocate or representative. Specifically, a Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for r...