“I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!” says Zachary, 9. Deep in our hearts, we know there’s a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a long...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries. Your productivity soars this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Yo...

One of Henryetta’s most beloved holiday traditions is back, and this year, organizers say it’s bigger, brighter and more community-driven than ever before. The 4th annual Henryetta Hallmark Christmas,...

Driving on Okmulgee County highways should be smoother by 2033, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface several miles of U.S. highways within the county. ODOT expe...

As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents across Okmulgee and the surrounding communities to take part in Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 29, a ce...

If you’ve ever wondered what determination looks like, you don’t have to search far: just follow the sound of counting echoing through the Okmulgee Stay Strong, Stay Healthy class. And not just any co...

An ongoing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including its potentially fatal neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), has prompted a statewide alert for horse owners...

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in 10 Okmulgee County school districts will open Dec. 1 for individuals wishing to serve their local schools. Filing will continue through Wednesday, Dec....

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

Due to the recent outbreak of a potentially fatal equine disease, our Mounted Patrol horses will not be participating in any upcoming events or parades. This decision is made out of an abundance of ca...

TheOkmulgeeCounty Board of County Commissioners met Monday, for its regular session, handling routine business items and receiving a detailed report from Emergency Management. Commissioners approved m...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) will host its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 16, honoring ten students who are preparing to complete the program and step ...

Child and adult care institutions across the state are announcing their participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which provides meals to hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans each...

The Okmulgee Times will once again host the annual Cookie Crawl, in association with Shop Small Saturday, on Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. Local businesses will participate in this fun, comm...

In the mid-1970s, a gifted couple were putting together a series of Bible studies to help equip church leaders across Africa. At one point, they found themselves mulling over the program’s course on p...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for two months. I haven’t told anyone I’m married except my close friends and family. Someone recently messaged me about my husband, stating that he has Aspe...

• The Culinary Arts program students at OSU Institute of Technology dedicated three days to constructing their annual gingerbread display: a tropical-style surf shack. The creation, which stood over f...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Donovan Matthew Pruett, age 24, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to an Information for one count of Deprivatio...

Pastor Mickey Baldwin expressed heartfelt appreciation to Baptist Village and host Matthew Wood for providing lunch and warm hospitality during the recent gathering of the Okmulgee Association of Chri...

Someone has wisely said, “When Trouble comes knocking at your door, let Jesus rise and answer it.” That is a very comforting admonition which is based on many Scriptures throughout the Word of God. Wh...