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...

In 2020, the Dewar Dragon varsity football team accomplished something that had never happened in school history: Win a state championship. By capturing the Class B crown last season, the Dragons went...

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity football team will begin Phase 3 of their bid for their first state championship since 1977 Friday night at Golden Demon Stadium in Beggs. The last time the Demons playe...

The Schulter Bulldog varsity basketball team came close to earning their first win of the 2021-2022 campaign this past Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs held a 27-20 advantage heading into the final eight...

Last week, I wrote about several new businesses in our downtown, and this week, I want to take a chance to brag on our city workers for how they’ve created such an awesome atmosphere around Council Ho...

On Veterans Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. It is important as a nation that we stop and reflect on the sacrifices these men and women made on o...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 25-year-old man who has never had a girlfriend. Recently, a woman I work with seems to be showing an interest in me. She’s the same age as I am. I might feel the same way about her, b...

How is it that girls can get us guys to act so goofy? My cousin and I were really close when we were young. Not only were we the same age (just a month difference between us), but also, we were buddie...

A few weeks back I started my 77th lap around the sun. Writing that phrase causes me to stop and to at least think a little about the marathon run we call human life. Really, the whole thing is pretty...