Extending circles of friendships for newly arrived students from abroad proves priceless in time. The practice, when stewarded well, often translates into treasured relationships. It’s been noted that...

Master plan will transform tribal complex PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A project several years in the making has become a reality for the Muscogee Nation. On Wednesday, Principal Chief David Hill, Second ...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform a Christmas Show featuring The House of Orpheus Band and a variety of talent Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okm...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. The Christmas celebration meeting starts at 11 a.m. and includes a Christmas tribute, Christmas carols and a ...

Jingle Bell Days, Christmas Light Contest on tap If you love Christmas parades, there are still two events left in the county. This weekend, the City of Beggs will celebrate Jingle Bells Day with lots...

Candidate filing period ends A nonpartisan Primary Election is set for Feb. 13, 2024, following the candidate filing period ended last week, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashle...

Harlan Ford is still accepting gifts for their annual Toy Drive and is excited to announce additional places to drop off toys: Mabrey Bank in Okmulgee and Morris and Wonderfully Made Therapy Group in ...

Can you help? The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County. Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator for Okmulgee County and is looking ...

8-9 Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair | The 2nd annual Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, at the Okmulgee First United Methodist Church Rowe Family Li...

Event to feature four successful teams The public is invited to a special event Monday which will spotlight some of the top academic teams in Oklahoma, including two from Okmulgee County. The Mark All...

The employment rate around the state rose slightly during October, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County saw its job numbers remain prett...

The Dec. 12 Okmulgee County Republican Meeting/Christmas Celebration will feature Ronda Vuillemont- Smith, Chairman of the Tulsa County GOP, and State Representative Scott Fetgatter. Both speakers wil...

A big thanks to members of the community and various organizations who have stepped up to aid in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Pictured are John and Rhonda Hammon,...

Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199 is a supporter of the Backpack Buddies program here in Okmulgee. The program sends food home with students for the weekend that, without it, would not have anything to e...

Families wanting to apply for a new private school income tax credit of up to $7,500 per child will have to wait a little longer. The Oklahoma Tax Commission said late Thursday it was delaying accepta...

Beggs Jingle Bell Day is Saturday, Dec. 16, and Beggs First United Methodist Church will once again hold its annual Chicken Noodle Dinner. Come enjoy a delicious homemade meal, complete with a drink a...

8-9 Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair | The 2nd annual Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, at the Okmulgee First United Methodist Church Rowe Family Li...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. The Christmas celebration meeting will start ...

Dear Editor, All this in a small town... All the drama over a fictional character like Santa on Christmas, the Easter Bunny on Easter, Cupid on Valentine’s Day, Uncle Sam on the 4th of July and Krampu...

Drawing is Dec. 14 on Council House Square Keep collecting those tickets for Okmulgee Main Street’s 2023 Sparkle Shopping Spree. The 2023 Sparkle Shopping Spree will continue until the drawings Thursd...