Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial operation ear...

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

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $7, and children 12 and under are fre...

Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade was held last Thursday, featuring several businesses, organizations and members of the community. This year’s theme was “Star Spangled...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a special person in your life deserves all of your attention. Romance might be on your mind, and you’ll look forward to all of the time you can spend together. TAURUS – Ap...

DAWN CARTER REPORTER Behind the uniform, Lieutenant Dennis Cheary is a man with a story as multifaceted as the community he serves. Lieutenant Dennis Cheary’s story is one of transformation. From a tr...

Kicking off the holiday season last night was the annual Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade, which drew hundreds of people to downtown Okmulgee. This weekend, be sure to check out some of the other ev...

On Wednesday, Okmulgee High School welcomed 36 Colleges and Businesses as special guests for their College and Career Fair. Thank you to the sponsors, including Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee, Clearview ...

The state’s new behavioral health center for central Oklahoma faces a massive cost overrun because the project’s initial estimate didn’t include furniture and equipment and bathrooms must be redesigne...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host an open house on Thursday, Dec. 19, to discuss proposed improvements to the US-75A and BNSF railroad underpass in Beggs. The meeting will tak...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party invites all county Republicans to a Christmas party meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the American Legion, 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee. Special guests include: • B...

The Lions were happy to have Sue and Amanda from Safe Harbor as our guest and speakers on Tuesday with Program Chair Mike Morrison. Sue is the Director of Safe Harbor that was established by District ...

The 9th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is currently underway, as the community has stepped up once again to donate new, unwrapped toys and bicycles for local foster children. Pictured making donations r...

A Henryetta man pleaded guilty this week to possessing dynamite despite a prior felony conviction. Steven William Burden, 46, admitted Tuesday to being a felon in possession of an explosive. Federal p...

Okmulgee First United Methodist Church will host its annual Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, at the Rowe Family Life Center, W. 8th St. between Seminole & Okmulgee. V...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your pioneering spirit is in full swing this week, Aries. Embrace new challenges and don’t hesitate to get out front and take the lead. You just might inspire others with your co...

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, which will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangle...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) clients across Oklahoma will begin receiving their December food benefits in less than a week and will be planning to us...

Cooler temperatures have settled in throughout the region, and the American Red Cross serving Kansas and Oklahoma urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is ...

A new Dollar General store has opened at 20090 Hwy 16, offering the community convenient and affordable household essentials. The grand opening is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, with giveaways...