The City of Okmulgee has announced free Trash-Off Days at the Okmulgee Landfill this year. The event is for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders only. To participate, you must show a curre...

Local author has written 27 books and counting Green Country has produced yet another literary gem - Shantaé Montgomery-Knox or Shantae’. Hailing from Okmulgee, this talented writer and proud alumna o...

Today, Feb. 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration or to make changes to your registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5 Statewide Presidential Preferential Primary, Okmul...

As Okmulgee County faced a heightened risk of wildfires this week, Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore shared the following information that is helpful throughout the year. Her...

Congratulations to two county schools after their wins at the OSSBA Academic Bowl State Tournament. The Morris Academic Team (above), led by Jeremy Avery, was crowned Class 3A champions for the second...

Morris Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 10, from 7-11 a.m. at the Morris Elementary School cafeteria. The all-you-caneat fundraiser is $5 for adults, and children ...

Support urged for bond vote, includes upgrades for growing program February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. CTE is preparing students for careers and college. Okmulgee Public S...

Ron Graham to give presentation in honor of Black History Month The Okmulgee County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Okmulgee Public Library. In hon...

Community mourns the loss of Dean Craig Ilan Dean Craig, known by many as “Dean,” a longtime member of the Okmulgee Lions Club, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7. Though not a native of Okmulgee, he calle...

The H-Town Theatre Showcase opens tomorrow, and lots of hard work and preparation has gone into the production, under the direction of Justin Been. This year’s show, “A Night At The Movies” will featu...

The Oklahoma Pyrex Swap will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at The Briefcase, 315 W Main St. in downtown Henryetta, starting at 10:15 a.m. Approximately 20 vendors will be on hand. YMCA Father Daughter Sw...

• Monday: Attended BOCC Meeting. Contacted the town of Stuart regarding water issues. Water has been restored and the town was under boil order. Phone call with the State of Oklahoma Department of Eme...

This Saturday, Henryetta will host the Oklahoma Pyrex Swap 2024. The event will be held at The Briefcase, located at 315 W. Main Street in downtown Henryetta, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Approximately 20 ...

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, wi...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party is pleased to announce the upcoming County Republican Convention and preceding Precinct meetings scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16. The event will be held at the Ameri...

As the legislative session gets underway, my focus, as always, will be on caring for people and supporting policies that help those without a voice. I’m especially concerned about finding ways to impr...

OPS teacher shares why support is important As the Feb. 13 school bond vote approaches, Okmulgee Public Schools is rallying for community support to secure funding for critical infrastructure projects...

OPS board member Mike James discusses bond The Okmulgee Public School District is gearing up for a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and infrastructure of various school sites. T...

Julie Roberds and Judy Lilly-Grant are pictured with only a portion of the many baskets that will be up for bid at the upcoming fundraiser, to benefit the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The Spaghe...

Upgrades necessary as program grows Feb. 13 is the date for a special election on a bond issue aimed to provide much-needed improvements at Okmulgee Public School facilities. The proposed bond, for a ...