Part 2 Editor’s Note: A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 27 at the Okmulgee Business Complex, located at Highway 75 and Fairgrounds Road. The property, a former oil refinery, went through ...

OHS held their first ever FCCLA or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America conference on Octo. 27 inside Brock Memorial Gym. There were 13 area schools in attendance and these teens were here ...

For many years, area residents have enjoyed Thanksgiving Dinner provided by several organizations and churches. The events provided a way to care for those who may not be able to cook their own meal, ...

Okmulgee Main Street’s Festival of Lights Christmas Parade is coming to downtown on Dec. 8., bringing all the lights and sounds of the holiday season. Last year’s parade had a record number of entries...

A night of fun, skill and camaraderie - all for a good cause - returns Saturday to Brock Memorial Gym. Dodgebrawl 2022 will begin at 6 p.m. at the gym located on the campus of Okmulgee High School. It...

“Smile at me,” says Sofia, 5. I wonder how many of us can imagine God smiling at all? To imagine God smiling requires that little five-letter word called “grace.” Most of us know instinctively that we...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...

10/16/2022 4:16 a.m. 900 Block S Wood Dr. - False alarm or false call, other 10/18/2022 8:49 a.m. Alligator Trail - Hazardous Condition 12:07 p.m. 270 Rd. & Gun Club Rd. - Dispatched & canceled en rou...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society and our community have been so fortunate in saving so many animals by placing them in local boarding, but this gets expensive for our non-profit organization. We nee...

10/11/2022 8:53 a.m. - 700 Block E 13th - Miscellaneous - Water theft. 9:12 a.m. - 1500 Block E 2nd - Follow up questions about where to ascertain a protective order. 10:21 a.m. - 2nd/Seminole/500 blo...

Okmulgee Primary School held McTeacher Night last Thursday. Shirlana Harbin was named the Pie Queen and OPS raised a total of $2,128.20. Since the school raised over $1,500, Assistant Principal Dawn W...

Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful, informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be...

Preparation is underway for the upcoming fundraiser for the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter. The baked potato dinner event will be at the First Methodist Church Rowe Center located at 302 S. Seminole...

The 40th annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor Barbara Whitaker will be selling homemade ...

November 10 OCHS Baked Potato Fundraiser | OCHS will hold a Loaded Baked Potato & Bake Sale Thursday, Nov. 10. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Homeless Shelter, located at 4th & Mortont. Lunc...

Smokers across Oklahoma are encouraged to quit tobacco for a day, or a lifetime, during the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17. Since the 1970s, the event has offered a new beginning to many tobacco u...

Beggs residents have been dealing with an ongoing problem with the city’s water system for quite some time. Lack of water has forced businesses to close and the school district to shift to virtual lea...

Though Saturday morning was a little chilly, participants and supporters showed up for the Okmulgee Primary School 5K Fundraiser. Pictured are participants in the run as they leave the starting lineup...

Representatives from the Fire Department Board were in attendance at the Okmulgee County Commissioners to present four proposals to the board. Speaking on their behalf was Rick Mitchell from Beggs Rur...

November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday used to honor all veterans of the uniformed services who served or are still serving during times of peace as well as war. Veterans Day has its origins a...