On Tuesday, May 6, the Okmulgee Lions Club had the privilege of welcoming Benny Page and his wife, Debi, as honored guests and speakers. Benny serves as a representative of the Christian Motorcycle As...

Okmulgee County Shrine Club is selling Vidalia sweet onions, and Jan Colombin thanks the community in advance for their support. The sale will be Friday and Saturday at the corner of 8th and Wood Driv...

Preston Elementary School will hod a Fitness 4 Kids and 5K Run Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The registration fee is $25 and all participants will receiv...

Oklahoma is taking a bold step to combat chronic diseases and improve overall health outcomes through the newly enacted Food Is Medicine Act (Senate Bill 806), effective July 1, 2025. This legislation...

Could the OHS Aviation Program be shutting down? Reports are alleging the possibility of the program being closed next year, though no official statement has been issued. In 2021, five schools, Ada Hi...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. The USACE does not currently h...

In a heartwarming show of appreciation and unity, educators and school staff from across Okmulgee County gathered for the annual County-Wide Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Banquet, hosted by Gr...

erage for hard red winter wheat. This means it will fit well into the grain commodity system where grains are blended to make bread products. • Potential weaknesses of the new variety include a variab...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

January 3, 1942 - May 7, 2025 Kenneth “Coach” Spear, a resident of Henryetta, died May 7, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 83. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

October 10, 1943 - May 1, 2025 Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Norma Tidwell, who passed away May 1, 2025.

May 13, 1947 - May 5, 2025 Danny Hemric, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator and friend, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in his family home in East Bend, N.C., ...

November 1, 1947 - May 3, 2025 Ronald Dean Arterbery, in his 77th year, left us on Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, from Tulsa. A retired Educator, Mr. Arterbery was a United States Air Force Veteran, a...

November 9, 1948 - May 4, 2025 Judson Fields, Jr. was born to Judson Fields, Sr. and Nettie Slaughter Fields on November 9, 1948, in Vernon. He was the seventh of ten children born from their union. J...

February 11, 1983 - May 6, 2025 Cuauhtemoc “Popsi” Benjamin Mondragon, 42, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, from his home in Okmulgee, with his loving family near his side. Service arrange...

March 22, 1935 - May 3, 2025 Joe Billy Dwiggins, a resident of rural Weleetka, passed away May 3, 2025, at his home. He was born March 22, 1935, in Parker to Willie Dwiggins and Ellie Rose (Waters) Dw...

February 12, 1944 - May 5, 2025 Nancy Suiter, a former resident of Henryetta, died May 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Nancy was born February 12, 1944, in Henryetta to Buster and Lorene Suiter. A Mass of ...

April 12, 1963 - May 5, 2025 Services for Bion Callaway are pending with Integrity Funeral Service.

April 3, 1934 - April 26, 2025 John David Lee, Sr., affectionately known to all as “Johnny,” passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 91. A lifelong resident of Okmulgee County, Johnny was born in...

December 25, 1951 - May 1, 2025 Janice Faye Bear, a resident of Okmulgee, passed this life on May 1, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 73. She was born December 25, 1951, in Dumas, Texas to George Carme...