The focus of the Christian world for the last several weeks has been the coming of the Christ Child, and rightfully so. There have been glorious celebrations of the event throughout the world. As the ...

The year 2024 was a remarkable period for high school sports in Okmulgee County, highlighted by significant achievements across various disciplines. Leading the accolades were the Wilson Tigers boys’ ...

The Henryetta Knights will host their annual basketball tournament from Jan. 9-11, 2025. This much-anticipated event will feature a competitive lineup of boys’ and girls’ teams from across the state. ...

The first Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Pet Calendar Contest benefited the Okmulgee County Humane Society in a big way. The contest was received with great participation and excitement by folk...

Okmulgee Public School employees deliver food items donated by school employees and students. Pictured from left are Allen Gardenhire, Tonya Doyle, Resy Campbell and Carol Smith of the Salvation Army ...

The Dewar Dragons, fresh off their State Football Championship victory, are rallying community and corporate support to fund commemorative rings for the team. With an estimated $20,000 needed to secur...

Two Okmulgee County school districts, Wilson and Preston, are set to hold special bond elections on February 11, 2025, to address significant infrastructure needs. Both districts have outlined detaile...

During Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, one blanket purchase order was approved for District 2 (Bruckner’s for repairs), along with a private property agreement for a Di...

The sights and sounds of Okmulgee students gathering together to celebrate the end of the fall semester and to enjoy some holiday merriment were on display during the recent Okmulgee Career and Techni...

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered this season for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Some of the most recent volunteers were from the Beggs National Honor Society, who took both morning and afterno...

5:50 a.m. - 600 Block E. 13th St. - Smoke Scare, Odor of Smoke 4:10 p.m. - 1200 Block E. Kennedy St. - Authorized Controlled Burning 4:20 p.m. - 1300 Block E. 13th St. - Public Service Assistance, Oth...

After gathering extensive input from industry members and experts, along with recommendations and technical assistance from state and national child care advisors, Oklahoma Human Services has posted u...

Training Day for area foster/adoption parents will now take place the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Foursquare, 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. The connection meeting offers...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are likely to question information you receive this week, Aries. Investigate things further, but remain receptive to what others are saying. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it...

April 13, 1952 - November 22, 2024 William Curtis Doan passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, at his residence in Okmulgee. He was born in a small hospital near Fayetteville, Ark. on an Easter...

November 16, 1965 - December 22, 2024 Services are pending for Mark Allen Mooney, 59, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Muskogee.

July 27, 1978 - December 20, 2024 Services are pending for Kevin Don Thompson, 46, of Schulter, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, in Henryetta.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first house together. It has an outdoor kitchen and other features he really likes. I like it too, but there have been some issues already in the firs...

No matter what holiday you are celebrating in December, there are usually gifts involved. With Christmas Day and Hanukkah both falling on December 25, and Kwanzaa starting on Dec. 26, people from all ...

Matthew 5:44-45 - But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of yo...