For the 13th year in a row, the OSUIT Registrar’s Office is carrying forward a holiday tradition - supporting local families and organizations through its annual fundraiser. What

An Okmulgee woman was injured Friday morning following a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 75, north of Ferguson Road, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 7:52 a.m. on ...

A Tulsa man died Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 75 near 220 Road in Okmulgee County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The fatal collision occurred at 2:1...

Shoppers looking to add a little extra sparkle to their holiday season will have a new stop to enjoy during this year’s Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 29. Gallup’s Goodies, God’s Glory (4G) is unveili...

The Okmulgee Elks Lodge is once again stepping up to help local families during the holiday season with its annual Christmas Food Basket program. Applications for this year’s assistance will be accept...

Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented the OKFB County Excellence Award to Cherokee and Okmulgee County Farm Bureaus on Nov. 8 at the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Modeled after the Ame...

A local landscaper known as “Cheetah” has spent days working for free to clean up the veterans’ section at Okmulgee’s cemetery after a TV news story highlighted overgrown grass and neglected headstone...

The Okmulgee Rotary Club is kicking off its annual holiday preparations at the downtown Pocket Park, and they’re asking the community for a little help to make the space shine brighter than ever. Club...

Last week, the Okmulgee Lions Club held their Turkey Bingo Thanksgiving meeting with Okmulgee Rotary Club. “We love being able to get together, break bread together, play bingo together and, ultimatel...

Hoffman Fellowship will host its annual free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 27, at 12 noon. The meal will include ham, turkey and all the trimmings. Everyone is welcome to attend. Hoffman Fellowsh...

A Tahlequah man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country following a July 2024 killing that occurred on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Colby Lin Deerinwater, 30, entered a guil...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries. Your productivity soars this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Yo...

February 28, 1933 - November 21, 2025 Roy C. King, beloved husband, father, grandfather and community leader, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on February 28, 1933, in E...

December 21, 1968 - November 23, 2025 Robert Nathaniel Tamplen, 56, of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Tulsa. He was born on December 21, 1968, in Okmulgee to Robert Eugene Tample...

February 28, 1940 - November 24, 2025 A graveside service for Emma Jean Walker will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Salt Creek Cemetery in Wilson, officiated by Rev. Johnny Wagner. Arr...

May 30, 1935 - November 20, 2025 Eugene “Bob” Robert Collins, Jr., a resident of Henryetta, died November 20, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on May 30, 1935, in Warsaw, Mo. to Eugene Robert and D...

Johnnie Arthur Vierling, 83, retired machinist of Checotah, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Tulsa. Johnnie was born to Johnnie Addison Vierling July 8, 1942 - November 19, 2025 and Maudie...

Oklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementary-aged students. Some leaders have offered solutions, and we at the Oklahoma...

DEAR ABBY: I had a child with “Richard,” whom I met 10 years ago. I was married at the time but had been separated from my husband, “Eddy,” for nine months. Richard and I hit it off well; I was very a...

• Okmulgee Rotary Club Secretary Darryl Raley was honored with a five‑year Paul Harris Fellow pin, recognizing his ongoing contributions to Rotary International. The club also held a raffle, awarding ...