Charles “Chat” Grimmett passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 86 in his home in Liberty Morris. He was born November 16, 1938, to Marvin and Millie (O’Daniel) Grimmett. Charles enjoyed...

December 16, 1934 - February 5, 2025 Loretta Heath, a resident of Henryetta, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born to Orbin and Amy (Dock) Smith in Stigler on December 16, 1...

January 30, 1952 - February 6, 2025 Janetta Jean Harjo, 73, of Shawnee, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Shawnee. Janetta was born on January 30, 1952, in Hanna to Jack and Nancy (Gouge) Har...

October 6, 1965 - February 8, 2025 Robert Lewis Long, Jr., a resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 59. He was born October 6, 1965, in Tahlequah to ...

Edward J. “Eddie” Evans passed away Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Eddie was born May 26, 1941, in Okmulgee to the late Melvin Alford and Myrtle A. (Wiggins) Evans. He was a con...

November 19, 1927 - February 6, 2025 Ruth Ann Stanger, longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Thursday evening, February 6, 2025, at 97 years of age. She was born November 19, 1927, in Dustin to the ...

January 26, 1980 - February 10, 2025 Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Sarah Yancey, a resident of Henryetta, who died February 10, 2025, at the age of 35.

DEAR ABBY: I am a single parent of two girls. My oldest, “Becca,” is 17. She has been dating this guy and, as soon as she graduates, plans to move in with him and two of his friends (another couple). ...

As the first full week of session has ended, the lawmakers at the Oklahoma State Capitol are hard at work with shepherding their legislation through the committee process. The Legislature has implemen...

“Lazarus died and he was Jesus’ buddy,” says Samuel, 5. We don’t often think of Jesus as having buddies or friends, but he did. From the story in John 11 where a crying Mary meets Jesus to tell him th...

Oklahoma CareerTech would play a pivotal role in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to create 250 new apprenticeships and internship programs across the state. “I want to sign a bill that creates more intern...

The loss of a loved one turns our life upside down. Our world as we know it has changed, and those changes require that we in turn adjust to a new “normal.” Accepting loss and moving forward can creat...

Henryetta Calvary Baptist Church will hold a College & Career Night Sunday, March 16. The event is designed to help young adults navigate the challenges of life while staying grounded in biblical trut...

Matthew 6:9-13 - This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And...

Three OSU Institute of Technology (OSUIT) students serving in the Army National Guard were selected to assist with the presidential inauguration, an opportunity that showcased their dedication to serv...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) announces the next installment of its renowned Cowboy Chef’s Table Series featuring Chef Chad Horvath, general manager at Catering by PARTYSER...

Congratulations to Morris High School’s Jackson Casey on signing his letter of intent to play college football and further his academic career at Southern Nazarene University. He was joined by members...

As the regular season nears its conclusion, high school basketball teams across Okmulgee County are gearing up for the start of District competition. Last week’s games provided thrilling moments, shoc...

It was an exciting finish at Dewar last week as the red-hot Lady Dragons beat Kinta 63-59 in overtime, while the boys won a nail-biter 50-49. District play begins later this week as the Dewar squads b...

Green Country Technology Center hosted the Okmulgee County Superintendent Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5, providing an opportunity for informative discussions on key education and workforce topics. Atte...