The Okmulgee Community Playhouse presented their Black History Extravaganza Saturday afternoon at the historic Orpheum Theatre. John McConnel gave the Welcome Story about the historic theatre before t...

VFW Post 1189 held an Open Mic Night last Friday. Participants, both young and old, joined in, whether with story telling, jokes or singing. Pictured are some of the participants and attendees. Sam Ri...

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Activities Association, along with the Okmulgee Masons, will hold the Shark Shiver and Buddy Walk on Saturday. OCSAA provides year-round sports training and athletic...

After being rescheduled due to the inclement weather last week, Okmulgee Ag Boosters fundraiser, the 4th annual Pie & Silent Auction will be on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Okmulgee High School c...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse held it’s Black History Extravaganza Saturday afternoon at the historic Orpheum Theatre. One of the highlights of the program was a fashion show, featuring African-Ame...

The March Legislative Forum, sponsored by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Friday, March 4 according to Chamber Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower. “We were unable to hold the Feb...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has been asked to look into alleged embezzlement involving a former minority business owner. Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice announced Friday that ...

More improvements are coming to the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Work was scheduled to begin Monday on providing hot water for the restrooms in the building. During Monday’s session, the board approved...

A special event is planned this Saturday to uplift and support women in the county. Okmulgee Women Rising: Women Support Groups special gathering will be March 5, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Okmulgee ...

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) has awarded an $11,594.93 grant to the Okmulgee Public Library to help the library purchase equipment, supplies and services to address pandemic-related issu...

Richard Larabee Resigns as Mayor   In light of recent allegations, Okmulgee Mayor Richard Larabee submitted his letter of resignation to members of City Council and City Manager Tom Giulioli. See atta...

The Okmulgee Police Department received information today from a local business alleging embezzlement of a large amount of money. The McCullough Building Owners LLC has reported former property manage...

About 20 members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden participated in a very successful Work Day at the Garden. “The Gardeners should be very proud,” Chairman Ann Alexander said. Here is what the g...

Okmulgee’s First Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest churches in the city and is featured in the special Focus Magazine inside this edition of the Okmulgee Times. Pictured are some of the images ...

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Ah, yes, love is surely in the air and love certainly does ask many questions. In any love relationship there are times of communication, observation, refl...

Oklahomans who missed open enrollment but still need health insurance can check with a Healthcare Navigator to find out if they are eligible for a special enrollment period in the online Marketplace. ...

Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, issued the following statement after the Oklahoma State Board of Equalization (BOE) met on Tuesday to certify revenues available for appropriation...

The Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy (OAALA) is accepting applications for 2022. For 24 years, OAALA has provided free training for individuals to be informed volunteer community leaders and...

A dedication ceremony of a street in honor of a fallen Okmulgee soldier was held Saturday. A section of Eufaula Street, between Miami and Wilson, have markers erected in honor of Specialist 4 Richard ...

100 years ago: Young Democrats elect D. Davison as their state president, while a Henryetta woman is named vice president. Pawhuska was chosen to be the site of the next convention after Shawnee withd...