The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. in the Shoney’s Restaurant, 619 E. Main St. (across the street from the Walmart) in Henryetta, o...

The EODD will hold their annual Caregiver Conference “Caregiving in the Comfort of Home” Wednesday, May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Muskogee Church of Christ 3206 N. York St. Attendees can wear th...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative launched in 2003 to recognize businesses and organizations that implement b...

100 years ago: Okmulgee Mayor Swain threw out the first pitch of the season for the city’s baseball team at Petrolia Park. A parade was planned through downtown with the mayor and ball club officials....

Though it is a day later, it’s full steam ahead for a fun time at the Okmulgee Young Professionals’ (OYP) block party that promises fun for the whole family. The Cinco Seis de Mayo event will be held ...

Two men are facing charges in Okmulgee County district court after attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. Septer Anthony Smith, 40, and John Ross Potter-Smith, 33, were due in court yesterday afternoon ...

The public is invited to a local event in observance of the National Day of Prayer. At noon Thursday, a prayer service will be held in front of City Hall, near the fountain for anyone who wishes to at...

May 1-7 has been named Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. During Monday’s session of the county commissioners, a proclamation was read by Chairman Ron Ballard observing the hard work and dedi...

This week, small businesses are in the spotlight as they are recognized for their contributions to our way of life. For almost 60 years, the first week of May has been proclaimed National Small Busine...

One of the greatest events that has ever taken place in the history of mankind is the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When we think of death, we usually think about finality and an ending, but ...

When Program Chair Erik Zoellner took the podium to introduce Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program, he began by explaining he would read the speaker’s bio so the club would know he was being truthful...

OSU Institute of Technology held its commencement ceremony on Friday, April 22, to recognize the achievements of the 221st graduating class. “Every day of our lives, we have the occasion to be better ...

It was an exciting day last week as the first new windows were installed in the former Okmulgee Black Hospital, now known as the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The drive to get the new windows was...

The curtains will rise Saturday on Okmulgee Community Playhouse’s production of “Hold Onto Your Hat” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Okmulgee’s Orpheum Theatre. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, ...

Preston Public Schools is holding a fundraising event “Kicks for Kids” on May 12 to provide the Preston Elementary students with gym shoes.The event will include a one-mile walk or “fun run” starting ...

According to an article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, deaths associated with underage alcohol consumption reach over 4,000 every year in the United States. Data from the Monitoring t...

A spokesperson with Bird scooters says they have worked with the City of Okmulgee to bring their eco-friendly e-scooters to the community this week. “We have been providing riders in cities like Okmul...

Wednesday’s guest for Talk Local with Small Business Services @GCTC was Anthony Snow, a teacher for Okmulgee School’s Aviation and Technology program, located at the former Elementary School. Snow rel...

Preparation has begun for a 5K run that will take place in August. Tonya Bowie, owner of Pure Stretch Recover, LLC, is coordinating the 2nd annual 5th Street Gathering during the Okmulgee Invitational...

The final Legislative Forum of the current session, sponsored by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Friday, May 6, according to Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower. The forum will be...