October 31, 1960 - June 9, 2025 Robert Doyle Akins, Jr., affectionately known as “Olo,” peacefully departed from this life on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home. A memorial service for...

September 25, 1930 - June 10, 2025 Viewing for Doris Jean Wright will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. at McClendon- Winter Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 14, ...

Wilford “Foster” Bradley, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Foster was born March 25, 1956, to Wilburn “Mitchell” Bradley and Bobbye Jean (Berryman) Bradley...

Ernest Ray “Ernie” Leffler, 67, of Mounds, died May 26, 2025, after a brave fight. Ernie was born to Ray Eugene and Lena Ann (Mitchell) Leffler on October 16,1957, in Sapulpa. He grew up and spent mos...

It was my first real job. It was at a Texaco gas station. I had worked before mowing lawns in the neighborhood and delivering papers, but this was my first income deduction receiving a check type job....

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring, loving an...

This article continues Econ Dev 101 - a local series designed to help our community better understand what economic development truly looks like in a place like Okmulgee. Over the coming months, we’ll...

Thelma had lugged her suitcase onto a cross-country bus. Clyde had leapt aboard the moving box car of a west-bound train. Their vision for a new life together was matched by Intention. Without purpose...

The H-Town Community Theatre is inviting audiences to enjoy an evening of supernatural hilarity with its upcoming production of Blithe Spirit, a classic comedy by renowned playwright Noël Coward. Perf...

In a recent column, we quoted one of the simplest definitions of the grace of our Lord as, “the goodness of God toward mankind.” We all have experienced His great goodness, kindness and love in the ph...

Walk into Laci’s Nutrition Shoppe on 205 W. 7th Street, and you’ll feel it before anyone says a word. There’s a calm hum in the air - an ease that lets you breathe a little deeper. Greenery climbs acr...

A festive energy filled downtown Okmulgee on June 6, as Laci’s Nutrition Shoppe marked four years of serving the community with a special anniversary celebration and official ribbon-cutting ceremony h...

8:57 a.m. - 200 Block N. Morton Ave. - RP advised of a naked subject screaming and yelling. 11:40 a.m. - RP advised her dad assaulted her last night and requested to speak to an officer. 2:15 p.m. - 1...

1:11 a.m. - Conifer Rd. & 220 Rd. - RP advised of an unoccupied SUV in the middle of the road that hit something. 12:13 p.m. - 14600 Block Chestnut Rd. - RP advised there alarm went off but no cameras...

CF-2025-00087 06/06/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Cardenas, Anthony J. Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon CF-2025-00088 06/06/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Zoch, Samuel Liem Assault & Battery w/a Danger...

The 2025 Beggs Basketball Camp for boys and girls will be held June 25-27. Open to all students entering 1st through 8th grades, this three-day camp promises skill-building, fun and mentorship from ex...

Beggs High School introduces new Head Football Coach David Shannon. Coach Shannon has coached football for 26 years, with the last 10 being at Beggs. His family includes his wife Ambria and daughters ...

Above, the Beggs Cheer squad recently attended the UCA Camp, where members received various awards including first place for their cheer routine, along with Superior ratings, Spirit Sticks, All-Americ...

Young athletes from across the area are invited to join the Dewar Dragons for two days of action, learning and fun during the 2025 Dewar Dragons Baseball and Softball Camps, set for Monday and Tuesday...

Okmulgee Main Street honored a cast of remarkable local champions during the 2025 Dinner with the Stars, held Friday evening in a celebration filled with gratitude, flavor and heartfelt reflection. Ho...