East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters. Candidates Nathan Brew...

Jake Kell has stepped into his role as the new OSU Extension Educator for Okmulgee County, bringing his deep-rooted passion for agriculture and community education to the position. Kell, who also rece...

The Okmulgee County Community Garden is holding a plant sale today and tomorrow, April 25-26.According to Garden Executive Director Bob Seebeck, a variety of plants are available including vegetables ...

A serious collision Wednesday afternoon in Okmulgee County resulted in one man being hospitalized after his truck left the roadway, struck a guardrail and fell approximately 30 feet into a creek, acco...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education has postponed its previously scheduled June 10 special election to fill a vacancy in Board Seat Number 4.In a formal letter dated April 21, addressed to ...

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork Nat...

Every year, communities around the world come together to celebrate Arbor Day, a special day dedicated to honoring trees and recognizing their crucial contributions to our environment. Traditionally o...

The Okmulgee Times Bingo game is officially over with the final two prizes claimed. Lorene Rabbit, pictured below, won the “O” prize last week, with Times representative Lacey Thompson presenting her ...

• Okmulgee City Council voted to sell the former Black hospital to Leman Lewis for $7,500. The decision came nearly a decade after the property was first declared surplus in May 2014.• The Okmulgee Ad...

Get ready for a day of family fun and healthy living. The Okmulgee Family YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day event tomorrow, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This free event is open to the publ...

A number of factors can affect haw well a garden ar lawn takes root. Watering is a key element af any landscape care strategy, and one that homeowners should educate themselves about if they want to m...

Bluepeak has officially launched its high-speed fiber internet service in Okmulgee, bringing faster, more reliable connectivity to the community. Fiber internet and TV services are now available in se...

Several exciting events are coming up throughout Okmulgee County over the next few weeks, offering opportunities for career growth, community involvement, healthy fun and student recognition. Here’s a...

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held to support the Schulter Class of 2025 this Saturday, April 26.The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at Schulter Baptist Church, located at 13381 Heather St...

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, farmers and food truck operators are invited to take part in the Dunbar All-School Vendor Market, held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout May, June and July.Th...

Part 2In Part 1 of this series, we focused on what families can do to protect children - starting from birth - with age-appropriate conversations, clear boundaries and consistent involvement. But in P...

This report is a summary of key events that occurred during the last week and does not represent a complete of Emergency Management activities throughout the week.--- Meetings & Administrative Activit...

Monday: Breakfast: Cereal, Orange Lunch: PS: Tamale Pie, Refried Beans, Mixed Fruit; Dunbar/HS: Enchilada, Spanish Rice Tuesday: Breakfast: PS: Pineapple Parfait, Bacon, Applesauce; Dunbar/HS: Pancake...

The stage is set for an unforgettable royal showdown as Preston students prepare to bring the critically acclaimed hit “SIX: The Musical - Teen Edition” to life this May.Performances will take place M...

Okmulgee’s Juneteenth celebration is returning to downtown, and this year’s event promises to be more vibrant and meaningful than ever. Spearheaded by local leaders including Rev. Marcus Jeffrey and a...