Members of Okmulgee County’s VFW Post 1189 joined fellow veterans from across the state on Feb. 20-22 for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Department of Oklahoma Mid-Winter Conference...

The communities of Okmulgee and Cushing are mourning the loss of longtime educator and coach Max Lee Combrink, whose life of service to students, athletes and families spanned decades across eastern O...

Congratulations to Beggs senior Rickey Smith, who hit his 1,000th point last Friday in Districts against Chandler. Pictured with Rickey are Coach Koby Love and Assistant Coach Brevon Harper.

A strong youth wrestling season for the Mojo Grappling Academy culminated in impressive fashion last weekend as the Okmulgee County program qualified 15 athletes for the 48th Annual Oklahoma Kids Wres...

Members of county girls powerlifting teams recently had successful showings at the OGPCA Regional Meet. Above left, Kayla McCracken (405 pounds), Riley McCall (355 pounds) and Peyton Lollis (350), mem...

Okmulgee Primary’s 3rd and 4th grade basketball teams wrapped up an exciting first season, focusing on fundamentals, sportsmanship and teamwork. The program looks forward to next year.

The Okmulgee County Community Garden is planning a workday this Saturday, Feb. 28, for garden members and friends. The workday will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Accord...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners navigated a full agenda Monday morning, approving routine business while also addressing equipment replacement plans, emergency management operations during ...

State Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, secured committee approval last week for legislation that would allow certain ivermectin products intended for human use to be sold over the counter in Oklahoma...

As chapters across Oklahoma and the nation celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28, the annual observance is serving as a reminder of the powerful role agricultural education plays in shaping future l...

Community members will soon have a chance to brave the cold for a meaningful cause as the Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association (OCSAA) prepares to host its annual Shark Shiver fundraiser on Sa...

Google’s massive data center in Pryor is the company’s second-largest in the world and an important part of the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But it takes a lot of water ...

The power of community generosity was on full display during the most recent library book sale, as supporters from across the Okmulgee area helped raise more than $2,000 to benefit local library progr...

Rob’s Auto & Truck Repair will host a free car safety course on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 605 E. 6th Street, across from Boomarang. All are invited to attend. Restore Church will ho...

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September 28, 1947 - February 21, 2026 Thomas Lee Martin, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1947, in Artesia, Calif. Thomas was the son of Lester L...

July 21, 1965 - February 22, 2026 Services are pending for Kathleen Duncan, 60, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Tulsa.

April 7, 1955 - February 21, 2026 Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Johnny Henderson, who died February 21, 2026.

April 14, 1935 - February 18, 2026 Ruby Jean Gasaway, a resident of Henryetta, passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Okmulgee. She was born on April 14, 1935, in Hanna. View...

March 7, 1937 - February 22, 2026 Funeral services for Thelma Alberta Witham will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Pharoah Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery i...