Candidates for the upcoming April 4 City and School Elections who would like to submit background information and a photograph to run in the newspaper prior to the election can do so now. The deadline...

Miss Okmulgee USA Takija Gaddis will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m. at Greater New Faith Ministries in Okmulgee, 1535 E. 6th Street. The meal will cost $11 and will include fr...

The Okmulgee Dunbar School 8th graders participate recently in the Junior Achievement Inspire Career Fair in Tulsa at the Fairgrounds. Junior Achievement has over 100 local JA Areas across the nation,...

Editor’s Note: This meeting was held before the March 7 election in which SQ820 was overwhelmingly defeated. --- The Okmulgee and Henryetta Chamber of Commerces held monthly Legislative Forums last Fr...

A federal jury has found a Henryetta man guilty of child sexual abuse following a trial this week in Muskogee. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced Wedne...

Okmulgee’s Merc on Morton Loft project nominated The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced Monday the finalists of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. All finalists will be recognized a...

Central Perk opens on Hwy. 75 A new drive thru coffee shop is now open on Hwy. 75 in Okmulgee. Central Perk Coffee Shop, owned by Lydia Hartzog, Randy and Crystal Huelster, is doing business at 1702 S...

Miss Okmulgee Takija Gaddis is pictured with several residents of Highland Park during her visit Wednesday afternoon, where she presented residents with cupcakes and cheesecake. Gaddis has been select...

Bo Gwin, manager of Sharpe’s Department Store in Okmulgee, recently received the Outstanding Business and Industry Partner award from the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council. Gwin w...

Today (March 10) is the last day to apply to become a registered voter to be eligible to vote in the April 4 Municipal General Election for city council and the Board of Education Election for school ...

Fundraiser brings in over $6,700 for program The Okmulgee Schools FFA program is excited about the several recent events, and a special award that will be given to one of their own instructors. Angela...

Contributions continue to shape society “We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlook...

Separate cases net arrests Two females are facing court appearances in two separate cases after their arrests recently in Okmulgee County. The first arrest happened Feb. 22 in the City of Henryetta. A...

Preston earns State berths with area title sweep For the first time in six years, the Preston varsity basketball team will make an appearance at the 2023 Class 2A state basketball championships. The P...

Green Country Technology Center is proud to announce that their SkillsUSA regional Opening and Closing teams have placed 1st and 2nd in last Friday’s competition at OSUIT and will be advancing to the ...

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month - a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Last week, Okmulgee Primary students celebrated Dr. Seuss ...

Twin Hills Gifted and Talented students participated in the annual Tulsa Tech Challenge hosted by the Tulsa Engineering Foundation. Students participate in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineerin...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority had an exciting 2022! We’ve had positive moves forward in every area of our organization. We’ve implemented numerous enhancements to the experience of ou...

Sugar Creek Casino will be hosting “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest” and “Elvis is in the House” or at least he will be this weekend” This is not your local bar contest. Some of the best Elvis Impe...

The polling place for Precinct 560035, Schulter Community Center, has moved temporarily, Ashley Carnes, Secretary of the Okmulgee County Election Board, announced last week. Residents who formerly vot...