DEAR ABBY: My father, who is 84, just had a mild stroke. The problem is he wants to drive his car. My sister says we should just let him, but I don’t think he’s capable of driving safely anymore. She ...

My best friend had a car, I did not. So, he drove and often, I paid for the gas. We did most of our running around together, so it worked out pretty well. We even double dated a few times, using his c...

   “A place to find Hope Jesus is that Hope,” says Mickey Baldwin, lead pastor at Cornerstone Foursquare.  He adds, “My wife, Marcie Baldwin and I want to encourage the public to join us this weekend ...

Most of us have heard of the famous Rock of Gibraltar. There is a self-governing British colony that rests upon it at the tip of the Iberian peninsula. When we hear the phrase, “Rock of Gibraltar,” it...

Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. According ...

Pvt. Zachary Paul Lang, son of James and Chirlee Lang of Midwest City, and the Grandson of Bill and Charlena Dunlap of Beggs, enlisted with the Oklahoma National Guard prior to graduating from Carl Al...

Okmulgee County will have two new elected officials as incumbents for offices were defeated in Tuesday’s election. Lindsay Bunch is the new County Treasurer after she defeated Vonna Lampkins. In unoff...

Part 2 Editor’s Note: A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 27 at the Okmulgee Business Complex, located at Highway 75 and Fairgrounds Road. The property, a former oil refinery, went through ...

OHS held their first ever FCCLA or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America conference on Octo. 27 inside Brock Memorial Gym. There were 13 area schools in attendance and these teens were here ...

For many years, area residents have enjoyed Thanksgiving Dinner provided by several organizations and churches. The events provided a way to care for those who may not be able to cook their own meal, ...