Soon after the September 11, 2001, attack on America, when planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania, I remember the question was asked, “Where was...

A membership drive to recruit new members to the Okmulgee County Community Garden is approaching. If you are interested in sharing your love of gardening with your community, come to the membership me...

Valerie Naumann has been busy sewing for the Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Craft Show. She will be selling beautiful baby blankets, cloth baby books, quilts and many other handmade items. The craft show...

St. Michael Catholic Church 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) The liturgy of the word today tells us “generosity from our sincere hearts.” Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus praised the poor widow who p...

St. Michael Catholic Church 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) The Great Commandment Today’s Liturgy reminds us one of the greatest truths in the Bible, namely, that there are really only two sides of o...

Jesus said to Peter, “Upon this rock, I will build my church.” Who or what is the rock and the church built upon it? See Matthew 16:13-19. For centuries, theologians have debated the meaning of the “r...

Several area cowboys and cowgirls competed in the 2021 Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week. Contestants took part in several ceremonies prior to the kick off of the event ...

Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is planned for the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter. The event will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge 1822, 701...

Another paint day on the Okmulgee Main Street “Bee the Change” community mural on Monday. Several members of the community joined OMS Director Heather Sumner and Debbie Hayes, along with staff of Gree...

• Ambassador of the Year - Billy Hannon • Community Champion - Ken Anderson • Board Chairman - Tim Hicks Milestone Memberships in 2021: • 35 years - Greg Marriott, CPA, Neal’s Furniture and Okmulgee R...

And a good time was had by all! Sounds like the end of a story, doesn’t it? But it’s not, just the beginning to the end. Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was not a program at all, but rather our ...

First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S. Seminole in Okmulgee. All are welcome at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning to come worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Childca...

When we say that someone or something is the one and only, we are saying there can be no other. A good example of this is that my wife, Melissia, is my one and only wife and there is no other. In the ...

The Morris Booster Club is holding a fundraiser event at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. The event will be held on Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Funds will be used to support the athleti...

Twenty eight Okmulgee FFA members earned state-wide recognition with their horticultural indoor exhibits in 9 different divisions at the Tulsa State Fair earlier this month. More than 65 other FFA cha...

Okmulgee County Republicans will meet Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Briefcase conference room, 315 W. Main Street in Henryetta. Representatives Logan Phillips and Scott Fetgatter will ...

When Okmulgee County natives Sarah Amador and Maggie Bailey had an opportunity to share their love of books, they knew they had to take advantage and open Okmulgee’s newest establishment, Midge and Mi...

Thursday night’s Henryetta High School Homecoming Coronation ended with Softball Candidate Avery Miller being crowned Homecoming Queen and Football Escort Alex Hudson named Homecoming King. The ceremo...

Beggs senior Heiress Hicks was crowned the 2021-22 Homecoming Queen last Thursday evening during a special Homecoming celebration prior to the Golden Demons’ District 2A-7 battle with their Okmulgee C...

October 20 Belvin Baptist Fall Fest | Belvin Baptist Church, 320 N. Mission, welcomes the public to the dedication of its new pavilion Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. during the Fall Fest, whi...