The annual Dodge Brawl Tournament, sponsored by Neal’s Furniture, drew approximately 16 teams who competed for the championship title. All proceeds from the event benefit Okmulgee Public Schools. Winn...

As part of their 75th Anniversary, faculty, staff and students of OSUIT took part in a Time Capsule ceremony Wednesday morning. OSUIT President Bill Path welcomed those in attendance and shared that t...

The Okmulgee School board approved several agenda items during their session Monday evening. The board approved a contract with Pre-Employment Transition Services. This program helps Special Needs stu...

The Morris Booster Club is holding a fundraiser event at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. The event will be held this coming Monday, Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Funds will be used to su...

The 39th annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor, Barbara Whitaker, will be selling home...

Editor’s Note: Below is a continuation of the Oklahoma Watch story that ran in Wednesday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times . The People Doing The Work This summer, OSBI special agent Dale Fine was assig...

First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org www.fumcokmulgee.org Worship with us this Sunday morning! Traditional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, fo...

One of the greatest promises in all the Bible, I believe, is nestled in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy Chapter 33, Verses 24-25, “And of Asher He said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let h...

Chapter Z had a very informative meeting Nov. 10 at Kellie Harlan’s home. OHS Ag/Ed teacher Tim Taylor and student teacher Stephanie Helsen gave the program. During the meeting, they described the jou...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce welcomed El Avocado Mexican Restaurant on Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting. El Avocado owners Renee Jones and Raul Sanchez cut the ribbon as the Chamber Ambassa...

In honor of Veterans Day, OSUIT’s Sommer Farrimond organized the Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony and Reception at Covelle Hall Wednesday afternoon. Guests were welcomed by OSUIT President Bill Path ...

Brigadier General Thomas H. Mancino (now Adjutant General) was one of the special guests Thursday at the dedication of the new Veterans Memorial at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Members of Troop 102...

One may have noticed some activity going on at the pale green building sitting just west of the railroad tracks on 6th Street. The former Donathan Veterinary Clinic building was recently sold and is b...

Dan Artussee was elected as the new District 3 County Commissioner after Tuesday’s vote. Artussee was facing Kathy George-Spears for the post following the retirement of James Connors earlier this yea...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation held a public hearing for citizens and interested parties in the proposed Preston Road project Tuesday evening at the Preston Cafeteria. Representatives from ...

This fall, Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) will celebrate 30 years of providing knowledge and skills training to area residents. A celebration will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18th at 1 p.m. in t...

The new downtown bookstore, Midge & Millie’s Booksellers, will host their first community event this Friday, Nov. 12 in conjunction with Fine Dog Press. Readers and Writers Night will feature several ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced Friday Dustin Kyle Marris, 33, of Okemah, was found guilty by a federal jury of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with...

Noah Allen, a 2021 graduate of Morris High School, was recently awarded a $200 scholarship from the Prairie Bell Home & Community Education members. While in school, Noah was a member of the Morris Ma...

The day she realized her daughter was missing, Ida Beard’s mother went to the police. It isn’t a crime for someone to leave town if they want to, officers said. Maybe she’ll come back, she was told. S...