The Bennett House held its dedication and open house event this Wednesday. The newly renovated women’ recovery home, run by CREOKS Health Services, will offer women an environment that supports recove...

Jean Gouthier enjoys serving county For many people, a career spanning 30 or more years is a major feat, especially if it is at one particular job. Make it to 40 years, that’s a major accomplishment, ...

Sheriff Eddy Rice is pictured with new Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, who assumed the position July 1 following the retirement of Fred McGuire, who served in the position for over 18 years. Patchin is n...

Part 4 of 4 The Okmulgee Times recently had the honor of being nominated as one of Okmulgee County’s Unsung Heroes. To be honest, everyone was pleasantly surprised as well as being humbly pleased with...

“The Wizard of Oz,” Okmulgee Community Theatre’s next production, is scheduled for July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee. The cast is learning and getting into charact...

Contracts renewed, resignations accepted The Morris Public School Board of Education approved the student handbook for FY 2024, which adds a new behavior management plan for the middle and high school...

District enrollment underway A charter application under consideration for several months was denied during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee School board. A Charter Application from The Academy of Okm...

This week, Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced. Ru...

Two area men were injured in a recent collision in northern Okmulgee County. The two-vehicle crash happened July 1 at 4:15 p.m. on Hwy. 75, just south of 231st Street, near Winchester. The Oklahoma Hi...

Highway named in honor of Senator Roger Ballenger Family, friends and community members gathered July 8 at Hwy. 56 and Madison Ave. west of Okmulgee as a sign honoring the late Senator Roger Ballenger...

Attendees of the Okmulgee Public Library were visited by a host of interesting animals over the last couple of weeks. Last week, Red Dirt Reptiles showed off a few scaly friends, and on Wednesday, Reg...

Frank Prentice honored by family It was a reason to celebrate for the Prentice family this past month as patriarch, Frank Prentice, turned the big 8-0 on June 29. Frank has been a pillar of the Okmulg...

The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. July 9 Okmulgee Cemetery Association | The Okmulgee Cemetery Association...

On behalf of the Okmulgee County Dr. MLK Commemorative Scholarship Committee, congratulations go to 2023 scholarship recipients. Pictured are Kaleah Barnett (left) and Jaxen Wright of Morris High Scho...

Retired treasurer ready for family time June 30 marked the end of service for longtime Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins. She was honored with a reception last week, and on Monday, officially h...

Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture and gardening experts will partner with local gardening enthusiasts to present the Oklahoma School and Community Garden Conference. It is slated for 8:...

Oklahoma State University Extension will host a Beginning Beekeepers Workshop on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma County Extension Office, 2500 NE 63rd in Oklahoma City. The event will pr...

Conservation group asks citizens to report sightings A conservation group focused on rivers is asking Oklahomans to keep an eye out for small black caterpillars and the yellowish-brown adult beetles t...

The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. July 9 Okmulgee Cemetery Association | The Okmulgee Cemetery Association...