If you lost important documents in Oklahoma’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, including documents you’ll need to apply for FEMA assistance, you can get replacements from th...

Support for Rebuilding After Natural Disasters The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery program to renters, homeowners, bu...

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Carter, Hughes, ...

The annual Okmulgee City Wide Garage Sale will take place Thursday, May 30, through Sunday, June 2. Get your address added to the map, along with information on your sale. Deadline to join the event i...

Five new counties added As a result of recent severe storms and tornadoes, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), whic...

The Okmulgee County Election Board offers special services to military and overseas voters along with their spouses and dependents, making it easier for them to vote. All eligible applicants must comp...

Make Henryetta your destination Kick off your summer and make a trip to Henryetta where the Roy Madden Spring Rodeo Round Up is sure to entertain the whole family. Whether it’s your first rodeo or you...

The VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct its Feed the Vets program Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. in...

The Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822’s 30th annual Law Enforcement Banquet/ First Responders Banquet was held May 11. All the agencies in the county and cities are invited to attend. This year, the Elks serv...

Preparations for Memorial Day are underway locally as the community and Nation prepares for events on Monday. Members of the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 and other organizations ...

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...

Be sure to stop by each Friday, now through October, to visit the many vendors at the Okmulgee Farmers Market, located on 6th Street in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. There are...

Athletes to compete in June Several Okmulgee County seniors received 2024 All-State honors from the Oklahoma Native All State Association (ONASA). The ONASA was established in 2016 to recognize the st...

Editor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 2. Candidates are incumbent David Walker and challengers Steve Ward and Ivan Funk. --- David Walker: A Dedicated Servan...

New programs added; pool open for summer swimming Discover the Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa: a community hub for healthy living. --- The YMCA Promise The Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa is dedicated ...

MISDEMEANOR FILINGS CM-2024-00138 05/15/2024 State Of Oklahoma Vs. Dennehy, Daniel Charles DUI Alcohol CM-2024-00139 05/15/2024 State Of Oklahoma Vs. Tate, Ty Domestic Abuse A&B CM-2024-00141 05/16/20...

Community Garden Accepting Donations for Parking Lot Sale The Okmulgee County Community Garden is accepting donations for the parking lot sale it’s holding in conjunction with Okmulgee’s City-Wide Gar...

5/13/2024 1:34 a.m. – 900 Block N Griffin – Other Agency Assist – RP advised someone shot a firearm at her residence. 6:22 p.m. – Creager Rd – Suspicious Person – RP advised a lady is walking down the...

Oceanic Breathing I often describe grief as an ocean. There are many reasons I find this a very fitting description. At first, I was in the middle of a hurricane and couldn’t see the end.  I was const...

Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds its annual Heroes Ball to celebrate champions for children. Among the awards presented are two chosen by the people: The Anne Robert...