Most of us as children growing up were taught to always tell the truth. I know I certainly was and I hope the same is true for you as well. The sad reality today is that the truth is often hard to fin...

“It was so much fun, we’re doing it again,” Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower said about the Chamber’s upcoming golf tournament. The 2nd annual Chamber Golf Tournament...

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counseling, legal help, caregiver services, or transportatio...

The AED Foundation (AEDF) is pleased to announce the accreditation of the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT). ...

Two Okmulgee teachers were awarded grants from Public Service Company of Oklahoma for the S.T.E.A.M. and Robotics program. Superintendent Renee Dove presents second grader teacher Sylvia Bagby with a ...

Three educators with Beggs Public Schools will be honored at the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation Excellence in Education next week. The POE Awards Banquet will be held on April 8 in Oklahom...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority recently released its 2021 End of Year Report by Executive Director Shannon T. Clark. In his report, Clark stated “2021 evolved into a highly productive ...

The annual Okmulgee FFA Spring Plant Sale is approaching, according to Okmulgee AgEd Advisor Tim Taylor. This year, Okmulgee FFA members have been working to produce high-quality ornamental and edible...

Residents seeking county posts can begin filing their candidacy soon. Candidate filing will begin Wednesday, April 13, 8 a.m. at the Election Board office, Room 102 in the Okmulgee County Courthouse. ...

Preston High School was the winner at the Seminole Scholastic Meet held March 24, with 50 total points. Coming in second was Pauls Valley (31), followed by North Rock Creek (14), Morris (12) and Bethe...

Okmulgee Schools Superintendent Renee Dove joined OHS staff and Aviation instructor Scott Bevan and students as they traveled Wednesday to the State Capitol for “AERO Oklahoma” Day. Aviation, Aerospac...

Arraignment was held in the triple murder of Jack and Kay Chandler and their daughter, Tiffany Eichor. Counsel was present, as well as defendant’s Keegan Harroz and Barry Titus. Counsel for Titus requ...

A county woman was jailed on several complaints, including assault and battery, following an incident at a local convenience store. According to court re According to court records, around 4:34 a.m., ...

A Henryetta man has received a life sentence for murdering his father. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Thursday that Diamond Levi Britt, 27, of Henry...

Thanks to Jersey Mike’s Subs, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games received a tremendous donation this month. As part of their “Month of Giving” campaign for March, Jersey Mike’s associates have been a...

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...

“We cannot see God because he needs his privacy,” says Patrick, 10. Patrick probably doesn’t want anyone coming into his room without knocking first. Megan, 8, thinks God likes to be alone. “If everyb...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

March 31 Preston 4-H Club | Preston 4-H will meet Thursday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Preston School Cafeteria. Call 913-426-7811 or 918- 978-5038 for more information. April 1 Knights of Columbus...

This beautiful little girl is the daughter of two very proud parents, Jarod and Makayla Gartrell of Van Buren Ark. Quinn Marie Gartrell was born exactly 1 month early on March 10, 2022, weighing 7 lb....