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...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently visited Henryetta High School to recognize HHS junior William Perez, a member of the football team. Pictured with Nash and Perez is Coach Weston McGill.

Patrons Bank will hold a Christmas Open House Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the bank, located at 610 E. 8th St. in Okmulgee. Refreshments December 5 Festival of Lights Parade | Okmulgee’...

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...

As part of our Meet Your Officer series, we are excited to introduce Sergeant Patrick Zickefoose of the Okmulgee Police Department. After finishing a demanding 12-hour night shift, Sergeant Zickefoose...

There are 86 missing Indigenous persons in Oklahoma, according to data from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems. At a Nov. 20 House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Inter...