Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public  schools. The public is invited  to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every  backpack d...

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

Morgan Alexander Lions Club The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for our monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. We enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousin...

The application deadline for students to enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise, a transformational state scholarship program, is set for July 1. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th graders...

DEAR ABBY: My husband's family won't stop asking me when I'm going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...

Come dance for the kids! The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services is planning a unique event soon to help raise funds. The first  Line Dance Competition and Showcase will be held Saturday, July 20 ...

OPS Superintendent Renee Dove retires After decades of unwavering commitment and tireless dedication to Okmulgee Public Schools, Superintendent Renee Dove is bidding farewell to her role, leaving behi...

DEAR ABBY: I've been with my husband for 15 years, married for seven. We've had our fair share of problems. Between the two of us, we have four girls. He has two from a previous marriage, I have one f...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature is approaching the constitutionally binding end of the annual session which must occur by 5 p.m. on the final Friday of May. Each year, lawmakers come to the S...

This summer, the Okmulgee County 4-H is set to offer a diverse range of educational and recreational camps for young enthusiasts, hosted by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension Office in Okmu...

DEAR ABBY: I am a caregiver for my elderly diabetic mother and my disabled husband, who is an alcoholic and also epileptic. Every single household responsibility falls on me -- cleaning, upkeep, shopp...

Friday, May 24, is the last day to apply for voter registration. To be eligible, you must be a United States Citizen, a resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old. However, you must be at least...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over many years. The homes are close together with windows often left open in spring, summer and fa...

Families and friends of missing persons are invited to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Missing Persons Day Saturday, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute in Edmond. The event is f...

Patrick Ford Editor Several Okmulgee Main Street board members recently traveled to Oklahoma City for the 2024 Main Street Day at the Capitol. Attending from Okmulgee were Rusty Milroy, Mary Lewellen ...

Okmulgee Schools All breakfast served with juice. Choice of 1% or Fat Free Milk offered each day at breakfast and lunch. For high school, juice and salad bar are offered daily for lunch and a fruit ba...

Patrick Ford Editor In Oct. 2023, Okmulgee Main Street was excited to share a new experience with the community called “Umbrella Alley.” Located in the alley at 5th and Morton, adjacent to the OSU Cli...

The Beggs Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their inaugural Frontier Day Friday Art Walk. The event will be held this Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature high school students' art from seve...

Join us Saturday, May 4, for Rock & Rescue 2024 from 10 a.m.  - 2 p.m. at Central Park Hall Expo Center in Tulsa. All adopted pets will receive a free pet ID tag and goodie bag, courtesy of Oklahoma A...

As of March 2024, 502,221 Oklahoma children were enrolled in SoonerCare, just over half the estimated number of children living in the state. Additionally, the state estimates that about seven percent...