The community and law enforcement are mourning the loss of Andy Lee Blizzard. Blizzard, 59, died Dec. 22 in a Tulsa hospital. At his passing, he was the Chief Investigator for District 25, which inclu...

Okmulgee County Farm Bureau’s annual collection drive has ended. The Okmulgee County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Farm Bureau Agent Jim Hall and Farm Bureau members also made monetary donations tha...

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) offers free resources to help Oklahomans achieve their New Year’s health resolutions through small daily steps. Whether you wish to eat more nutritiously,...

Oklahoma Watch and reporter Whitney Bryen are suing the City of Tulsa seeking details of an incident that resulted in the violent arrest of a woman in the throes of a mental health crisis. Bryen reque...

A Texas developer canceled plans for a $1.5 billion hydroelectric storage project in this southeast Oklahoma river community last week, citing protests from 200 residents and opposition from the Choct...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce announces several events that will be coming in the first of the new year. The first Legislative Forum for 2023 will be held at the Mabrey Meeting Room, Jan. 6 at 8 a....

When cattlemen and women gather in Oklahoma City for Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 1-16, 2023, to showcase and market their elite cattle genetics, they will also have three opportunities to receive their...

OSU Institute of Technology’s 223rd graduating ceremony included more than 250 industry-bound graduates ready to begin their careers. The commencement was held on December 16 in Covelle Hall on the OS...

National hunting and conservation groups expressed dismay as a landmark wildlife conservation bill failed in last-minute negotiations to include it in the year-end omnibus spending bill late Monday. D...

Cornerstone Foursquare Church “Cornerstone Foursquare is a place to celebrate and anticipate the birth of Jesus this Christmas seaon,” pastor Mickey Baldwin said. “Celebrating Christmas is a holy time...

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...