The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cody Lynn Lusk, 34, of Henryetta, entered a guilty plea to one count of Burglary in the First Degree in Indian C...

Members of the American Legion from Okmulgee were among the attendees at the Department of Oklahoma American Legion Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 16-18 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman....

A much-needed work day is scheduled at the Okmulgee County Community Garden for members and friends Saturday, Feb. 8. All garden members are encouraged to bring tools and equipment, as the garden is i...

Kanokie Coffeehouse in Beggs will host a Meet the Legislator event with Rep. Scott Fetgatter the first Friday of each month through May at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend to hear what is happen...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re in the mood to get things done this week, Aries. Your ambition is fueled and it is the perfect time to take charge and tackle overdue projects. Be careful not to rush thin...

The aroma of fresh-baked cupcakes and the hum of excited chatter filled the room as young bakers from across Okmulgee County gathered on January 21 for the annual 4-H Cupcake Challenge. With teams hai...

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, this week expressed thanks to the Trump Administration for clarifying the freeze on federal grant and loan funding. In a Whit...

• The new Methodist Episcopal Church in Okmulgee was set to open on May 1, featuring a striking various-colored brick design with cream terra-cotta accents. The $100,000 structure included a 100-foot ...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum this Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District ...

Caring for individuals with disabilities can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also presents unique financial and legal challenges. To help navigate these complexities, a free workshop, “The Li...

Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Okmulgee and surrounding areas are invited to attend Tools for Your Business, a comprehensive event designed to equip local businesses with the tools, resour...

The Okmulgee County Republicans will host a candidate forum for the State Senate District 8 seat Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Harlan Meeting Room in the OSUIT Student Union. A meet...

Voters will head to the polls on Feb. 11, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes recommends voters with questions about their eligibility or po...

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Those who wish to file for a municipal offic...

While made with good intentions, a New Year’s resolution to reduce clutter in the home may have waned by now. Hopping back on the bandwagon to clean up living spaces has multiple benefits. When clutte...

CF-2025-00008 01/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Dunbar, William Eugene Stalking in Violation of Court Order CF-2025-00009 01/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Burks, Jordan Shay Child Neglect CF-2025-00010...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Express yourself with great confidence this week, Aries. You feel like you are in control and well organized. This is a recipe for success regarding the things you need to accomp...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is reviewing very serious allegations from Okmulgee High School. Complaints received via OSDE’s Awareity reporting system have raised concerns pertain...

Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating the transformative role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand career...

Okmulgee Elks Lodge invites the community to its Sweetheart Masquerade Ball, its annual membership drive open house, set Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the lodge’s Main Hall, l...