September 15, 1935 - March 2, 2025 Boaleio “Vilai” Cowan, of Henryetta, was called home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025. Born in Sipsongpanna, China on September 15, 1935, Ms. Cowan passed peacef...

Esta Leona Wesley, longtime resident of Beggs, passed away Friday afternoon, February 28, 2025, in Muskogee at 82 years of age. She was born February 13, 1943, in Heavner to the late Eugene “Doc” Warf...

Donita Rae Driver, a resident of Morris, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Okmulgee at 59 years of age. She was born August 1, 1965, in Niceville, Fla. to Jimmy and Donna (Gordon) Scoggins. She...

Frank Chisholm, Sr., of Okmulgee, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 78. A graveside service honoring March 5, 2025 Frank’s life will ...

December 14, 1946 - February 25, 2025 Services are pending for Allan J. Cruz, 78, of Weleetka, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Weleetka.

December 20, 1938 - March 2, 2025 Duva Faye Crewse, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 86. She was born December 20, 1938, in Lenna to Leo Alvin Hal...

While living in Brazil, we had groups that came down from the USA for work camps. These groups were very helpful in getting church buildings, schools, and homes for workers built. When they came, we a...

“Jerry, when are you going to stop apologizing for who you are not?” My periodic coffee meetings with Dave had spanned a couple years’ when he delivered the gutpunch question. Kind as he was, I had no...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old woman who passes for early 30s. I understand that most women would pay money to look 15 years younger than their age, but people often make and voice assumptions about me...

“The effectual (wonder-working) fervent (passionate) prayer of a righteous man (any person) availeth much,” is the promise and declaration of James 5:16. As we continue to focus on the prominence and ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club welcomed Deb Marshall as their guest speaker on Tuesday, March 4. Marshall serves as the Executive Director of the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), a privately fun...

When the United States of America entered World War I in 1917, Americans were already fighting by going to Canada and training as pilots. In all, some 125 men received the Medal for their actions in W...

According to Webster, the word ‘journey’ is defined as an act or instance of traveling from one place to another. Is this definition applicable to a grief journey? Can we prepare for it just as we wou...

For 250 years, the United States Marine Corps has served honorably in every clime and place. Founded on November 10, 1775, in Philadelphia, the Marines have fought from the shores of Tripoli to the va...

Oklahoma State University Extension is teaming up with Native American tribes to hire three additional Extension educators in northeast Oklahoma. One position is sponsored by a grant awarded by the Fu...

In recognition of her unwavering dedication to education, community service, and patriotism, Elizabeth Ramos has been named the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 Teacher of the Year, as well as ...

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections proudly welcomes 54 new correctional officers - the largest graduating class since the agency revamped its training academy in May 2023. Since then, more than 38...

8:13 p.m. - Gunshots - 400 Block N 225 Rd. - RP reported hearing several gunshots over the last hour. 9:44 p.m. - Disturbance - 9000 Block W Main St. - RP advised someone was stuck at the end of her r...

CF-2025-00030 02/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Bardin, Shelby Madilynn Burglary, 2nd Degree CF-2025-00031 03/03/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Bustamonte, Mark Aggravated Assault & Battery upon a Peace Of...

Monday: Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Mixed Fruit Lunch: Chili, Corn Chips, Tomatoes, Pears Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Sausage, Gravy, Grapes Lunch: Corndog, Green Peas, Orange Slices Wednesday: Breakfa...