Past and present staff, students and community invited to April 27 event Stonebridge Academy is closing at the end of this school year, so as a final celebration, a reunion event is planned with a cel...

The Okmulgee Times Bingo game officially ended last Friday as the final prize was claimed by Amanda Thomas, whose Blackout winner won the $300 grand prize. Thanks to everyone who played, and to the me...

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahomans about a new scam where imposters are calling citizens to tell them they have won money. The caller claims to be an agent with the Attorney Gener...

OSU Institute of Technology’s 227th Commencement will be held Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m. in Covelle Hall. The spring ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of over 300 career-ready students. Oklahom...

Dawn Carter Reporter Okmulgee County, where the rhythms of rural life beat in harmony with the passing seasons, two chilling tales of unsolved murders have lingered in the collective memory of the com...

Joshua Jackson The Okmulgee School Board welcomed OHS Class of 2011 alum Heather Kimbley as a new member during its Tuesday meeting. She’s taking the seat of previous board member Rod Wiemer. In anoth...

A ribbon cutting was held April 4 for the new playground at Preston Public Schools, thanks to fundraising efforts and grants from various donors. Preston Public School, Fitness 4 Kids Organizers, Kell...

During their regular meeting Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city’s infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting churchgoers, and planned improvements...

A ribbon cutting was held April 4 for the new playground at Preston Public Schools, thanks to fundraising efforts and grants from various donors. Preston Public School, Fitness 4 Kids Organizers, Kell...

“Indeed, I have given him as a witness to the people, a leader and commander for the people.” Isaiah 55:4 Officers and members of the historic First Baptist Church Central cordially invite the public ...

Joshua Jackson Reporter During their regular meeting Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city's infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting churchgoers, ...

President Morrison receives distinguished honor Your local Lions attended the Oklahoma Lions State Convention this week. The convention consists of programs that help us thrive and grow as a club, awa...

Alleging artificially inflated natural gas prices that preyed on Oklahomans in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed litigation against Enable entities (ET Gather...

Happy Spring from your local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, located at Eastern Oklahoma Development District, Area Agency on Aging. This month is National Volunteer Month, and we would like to reco...

All breakfasts are served with juice, and 1% or fat free milk are offered at breakfasts and lunches. For OHS, juice and a salad bar are offered for lunches and a fruit bar is available for both meals....

Two school districts within Okmulgee County were recently recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) for making significant improvements, enabling them to shed their Comprehensive...

Oklahoma State University Extension has launched a curriculum to educate high school and 4-H students about the Farm Bill. “There are bits and pieces of policy curriculum taught in high schools,” said...

Okmulgee County’s Rural Water District #5 has rescheduled its annual meeting to Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at the RWD District Office, 10410 Loblolly Rd. in Henryetta. The me...

New Day Church will host a Community Friendship Connection event Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 711 N Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. All ages are welcome, and attendees are encourag...

Soils and fertilizer was the topic of the recent Master Gardener class held Tuesday, April 9, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, and was taught by Hailin Zhang. The class is sponsored by the College ...