In a previous column, we noted that God is busy as ever He is accomplishing His marvelous works regardless of our individual attitudes and activities during the Christmas season. Amid the crazy commer...

Pictured are some of the members at Wednesday’s luncheon meeting at Mary Lewellen’s home. P.E.O. Chapter Z. President Carolyn Brown asked members to bring lounge sets and pajamas for ladies at the Wom...

The local Salvation Army, along with its Tulsa Area Command Center, donated 25 hams to be used as a part of the Christmas meal for the Okmulgee County inmates. Pictured with jail employees are Carol S...

Harlan Ford’s annual Toy Drive continues through Saturday, Dec. 17. Toys can be dropped off at Harlan Ford, Tavern 56, Midge & Millie’s Bookstore, Jandebeur’s Motorsports Park, Miss Mary’s Market, The...

Okmulgee High School students were recognized for their participation in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. Brooklyn Scott (left photo) placed first in the competition and Tane...

Beggs City Council approved the 2021-22 Audit by Violet Kirkendall from Hood and Associates during their monthly session held Monday. The board tabled Resolution 2022-- 05 for entering into Contract f...

It’s the time of year referred to as “the Holidays” here in America. A time of food and family get-togethers and simple memories of fun to be made. After the last two years, something that is greatly ...

The end of each year allows us to reflect on what is behind us and look forward to what is to come. As we begin this new chapter, thank you for putting your trust in me. It’s a responsibility I will n...

He was a big man. He stood six foot three or four tall. He weighed at least 250 pounds. He was a “rough and tumble” type of man. He was a lumberjack - literally! He worked for the local lumber company...

DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife, “Jenny,” and I were together seven years, married for almost five of them. We have a young child together. We have been divorced for eight months. I have been trying to reconcil...