CP Kelco employees volunteered their time last week in a cleanup project at two downtown locations. The Okmulgee Neighborhood Revitalization Program, formed under the City of Okmulgee, worked with CP ...

Good morning, Okmulgee. Just to hit on a few things for you to know, the Okmulgee County Humane Society is undergoing a few changes and will require your patience during our reconstruction. A new dire...

Last Saturday was the perfect day for the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce fundraiser golf tournament at Fountainhead Golf Course. A full roster of 18 teams participated in the event throughout the day. C...

The Town of Grayson held their annual fundraiser last weekend, as residents and lots of visitors enjoyed the day’s activities and the delicious Gumbo. Vendors and informational booths of all kinds wer...

Okmulgee citizens are being asked to report any thefts, even if they may be considered too ‘small’ or trivial. A rash of thefts have been plaguing various areas of the city. Residents have reported pe...

Sample ballots are now available for the Nov. 8, General Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy...

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission unanimously approved a program this week in which emergency drought cost-share funds are being made available to all 77 Oklahoma counties via distribution by local...

Erik Zoellner was welcomed Monday morning as the commissioner for Okmulgee County District 1. Judge Pandee Ramirez gave him the Oath of Office as Zoellner was joined by his wife Shamron. Commissioner ...

One of the greatest gifts we as humans possess is the power of choice. We all make a multitude of choices every day of our lives, many without even thinking about it. We decide what time we wake up, w...

Halloween returns to downtown Oct. 31 for Okmulgee Main Street’s Scare on the Square. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was moved to the Muscogee Nation’s Claude Cox Omniplex as a drive-thru giv...

A motorcycle crash Wednesday in Wagoner County claimed the life of a former resident. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Euvah Bryant, 63, of Inola, expired due to injuries sustained in a motorcycl...

The Dunbar All-School Association is gearing up for another year of service and has begun holding meetings again. Meetings are held at the former Banneker Kindergarten Building located at 417 E. 2nd. ...

PATRICK FORD During last week’s Okmulgee School board meeting, members were given updates by four departments, outlining improvements and plans for the current school year. Speaking were John Reed (Tr...

The “How’s Oklahoma Working for You” KGOU Listening Tour made their stop in Okmulgee last Thursday. The event took place at the Okmulgee Community Center with the purpose of listening and giving voice...

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Occidental (OXY) will host a community event scheduled from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Hawthorne Park in Okmulgee. Attendees will lear...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament fundraiser will be this weekend at Fountainhead Golf Course in Checotah. There are currently 18 teams signed up to play. Chamber Interim Director Malor...

Covington Aircraft celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday at Okmulgee Airport. The business has been a leader in aircraft engine repair and maintenance for a half century. Owners Paul and Betty Abbo...

The Town of Grayson’s major fundraiser is this Saturday. The annual Gumbo Festival is used as a fundraiser for the small town, according to Mayor Leon Anderson. It is one of the last 13 Black township...

The special guest Wednesday at Talk Local held at the C.A.A.T. was Okmulgee County native Levi Wright. Wright spoke about his new business, Wright Way Mobile Oil Change. Before describing his venture,...

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Occidental (OXY) will host a community event scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5,  at Hawthorne Park in Okmulgee. Attendees wi...