Okmulgee law enforcement authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains within the city limits. The District 25 Violent Crimes Task Force and the Medical Examiner’s Office were working a...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving a caller claiming to be “Deputy Simmons.” Reports indicate that the caller ID shows the Sheriff ’s...

Sample ballots are now available for the Feb. 11 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Ok...

Gary Calip, longtime coach, teacher and administrator for Okmulgee Schools, was guest speaker at Okmulgee Primary’s MLK program last Friday. He is pictured with Dr. Dianna Humphrey, who organized the ...

The Preston Drama Department is set to deliver a captivating performance of “Medea,” the timeless Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides, this week at the Orpheum Theatre. Audiences are invited to witness...

The Okmulgee Community Garden will hold its bi-annual membership meeting Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds meeting room. All members and those interested in joining ar...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you feel loved and appreciated this week and you would like to share those feelings with others by being supportive of their needs. Focus your attention on a close friend....

July 9, 1968 - January 16, 2025 Amy Sue Harjo, a resident of Hanna, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 56. She was born July 9, 1968, in Wetumka to Albert Fish and Wanda F...

August 31, 1936 - January 18, 2025 Erma Lois Carter, a longtime resident of Dewar, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Dewar at the age of 88. She was born August 31, 1936, in Bokoshe to Cheste...

July 10, 1952 - January 16, 2025 Deborah Lynn Mericle, 72, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Tulsa. Deborah was born July 10, 1952, in Schulter. Viewing and visitatio...

May 11, 1962 - January 19, 2025 Lewey Toby Hill was born May 11, 1962, in Okemah to Tony Elijah Hill and Irene (Simmer) Hill. He passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home near Cromwell at the ...

August 27, 1984 - January 16, 2025 Sara Taylor, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 40. She was born on August 27, 1984, in Henryetta to Ronnie Walker Tayl...

February 29, 1948 - January 15, 2025 Services are pending with Schaudt’s Funeral Service for Jill Nichols, who passed away January 15, 2025.

Marjorie Louise (Hardesty) Edmonds passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Okmulgee, at 87 years of age. She was born July 4, 1937, in Henryetta to the late Robert Henry and Thelma Louise (Howell) ...

Alfonso Joseph Petrone, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 85. Born on April 27, 1939, in Chicago to Joseph and Theresa (M...

Wilma Jean Sprouse, a longtime resident of Dewar, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home in Dewar at the age of 86. Wilma was born August 19, 1938, to Raymond Cecil (Bus) Sparks and Alice...

March 30, 1958 - January 19, 2025 Services are pending for Mr. Ronald Lee Collett, Jr., 66, former Henryetta resident, with Integrity Funeral Service. Mr. Collett passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025,...

February 3, 1936 - January 20, 2025 Services are pending for Barbara Ann Painter, 88, of Sapulpa, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.

November 3, 1974 - January 19, 2025 Services are pending for Dionn Brownfield, 50, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Tulsa.

“God is our grapevine; you and I are the branches” says Annamarie, 11. “The stem and roots give nutrients to the fruit. If God tells us to do something and we do not do it, then we do not have goodnes...