A proclamation honoring the late Everett Horn was read during Tuesday’s meeting of the Okmulgee City Council. The resolution of appreciation recognized Horn’s outstanding service. Horn joined the city...

OSUIT is pursuing a grant opportunity to revitalize the nearly two miles of campus walking trails. A community meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Community input will aid...

The City of Okmulgee has announced the following closings and sanitation routes for the upcoming holiday: • All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Mon- da...

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills are possible with readings of 20 to 30 below zero by Fri...

Two members of the Green Country Technology Center family were celebrated with a retirement party Dec. 15. Julie Roberds and Linda Williams have a combined 48 years of service at GCTC. Lots of family,...

A Beggs man was arrested last week on several complaints including threats and assault with a dangerous weapon. Around 10 a.m. Dec. 13, Beggs Police Chief Brian Radford was dispatched to a home in the...

Fred Harlan, along with Okmulgee Police Officer Tim Harkrider, Andrew Harlan, Shawn Morris, Bob Jandebeur, and employees of Harlan Ford are shown with the toys that were donated during the annual driv...

Okmulgee Schools welcomed a new ‘student’ of sorts recently with the addition of a therapy dog. The Goldendoodle, named Leo, was graciously donated to the district by Lee and Nancy Droemer. Droemer wa...

An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and play with r...

Clyde Estes was reappointed to the Excise Board during agenda action at Monday’s county commissioners meeting. The commissioners also acknowledged receipt of the Bridge Report for all three county dis...

Harlan Ford’s annual Toy Drive continues through Saturday, Dec. 17. Toys can be dropped off at Harlan Ford, Tavern 56, Midge & Millie’s Bookstore, Jandebeur’s Motorsports Park, Miss Mary’s Market, The...

Beggs City Council approved the 2021-22 Audit by Violet Kirkendall from Hood and Associates during their monthly session held Monday. The board tabled Resolution 2022-- 05 for entering into Contract f...

The Morris School board met Monday, and approved several items including a stipend for all district employees. The board approved the $250 stipend which has been given for a number of years. The India...

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell stressed the importance of being involved in local politics and participating in local elections during his visit with the Okmulgee County Republicans Tuesday, Dec. 13. ...

Senior cheerleaders Calvin Warren of Morris High School (left) and Rowdy Tucker of Beggs High School (right) were selected last week to the East All State Cheer team. Lisa Merrill is cheer coach at Mo...

The Morris City Council made a difficult, but necessary decision concerning an increase in rates for water and sewer customers. The action came after the recommendation by Randy Clark of the Oklahoma ...