The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is currently investigating a harrowing incident that unfolded near the Hwy 266 Deep Fork River bridge on the evening of July 25. Authorities responded to a...

Date: Jul 29, 2024 The following message is for the City of Okmulgee Distribution side only: Okmulgee Rural Water District 2 Due to the City of Okmulgee not providing enough water pressure to serve ou...

It’s almost time for the 69th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo! This year’s event will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, drawing contestants and spectators from across the count...

Editor’s Note: There are three new superintendents leading county schools this year: Clay Vinyard at Okmulgee, Jason Price at Henryetta and Becky Alexander at Morris. This week, we take a look at two ...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: One important date for all local parents is the Aug. 17 school supply giveaway at the Okmulgee County YMCA, s...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...

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...

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority (Authority) and Okmulgee Rural Water District Two (District) were two of the recipients of loans for water infrastructure during Tuesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma Wate...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...

The Harlan Ford Paper Drive to benefit Okmulgee Public Schools is once again underway. From now until the end of August, the dealership is accepting donations of reams or boxes of copy paper. Donation...

Mark your calendars for a fantastic community event that’s just around the corner. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Okmulgee YMCA will host a Free School Supplies Drive for students Pre-K through High School...

OKMULGEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM:  Clay Vinyard, Superintendent DATE: July 10, 2024 RE:  Notice of Special Meeting As required by Section 311, Title 25 of Oklahoma Statutes, notice is hereby given that th...

The Okmulgee YMCA GO Program is changing lives by helping kids succeed in school and stay healthy. This program, started in 2005, is all about keeping kids safe, active, and engaged. Let’s dive into w...

Crews have begun transforming parts of downtown Okmulgee into a 1920s townscape for the filming of “Sarah’s Oil.” The film tells the story of Sarah Rector, who discovered oil on her Oklahoma land at j...

Anthony Nieto GCTC Marketing & Communications Coordinator Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the successful graduation of its Summer 2024 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cohort...

When Deb Marshall, the new Executive Director of the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), talks about her journey, it feels like you’re listening to an adventurer’s tale. Her career, spanning...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and the June reports from the County Assessor, Cou...

The 5th Street Gathering, now in its fourth year, is bringing history, community and festivity to the forefront. This year’s gathering, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, promises to be a significant ce...

Members of the Okmulgee community, I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me to lead our schools into a bright and promising future. First, I would like to express my ...

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education met last week for their first meeting with new superintendent Clay Vinyard at the helm. They discussed updates to existing policies, bud- get consideratio...