For Lt. Jason Scott of the Okmulgee Fire Department, firefighting isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong calling. With nearly 18 years of service, Lt. Scott carries a passion for helping others during thei...

Several Okmulgee County officers were sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Pandee Ramirez in a ceremony. Above, Eddy Rice signs documents witnessed by Judge Pandee Ramirez as being sworn in as ...

The City of Okmulgee has announced its 2025 sanitation trash removal schedule, outlining holiday adjustments for both polycart and commercial dumpster customers. These changes ensure that residents an...

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2025 Election Year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or by downloading and printing an...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their final regular meeting of the year, taking time during and after the session to recognize outgoing Commissioner David Walker, who was supported by ...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, is serving in the leadership role of Tribal & External Affairs for the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 60th Legislature. This is a new position for the Hous...

A Candidate Forum for District 1 County Commissioners will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Hills School Gymnasium. According to Okmulgee County Republican Chair Marsheila Prior, this forum will...

As 2024 comes to a close, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reflects on a transformative year marked by innovation, collaboration and measurable success. From enhancing safety and rehabilitation ...

Church will hold its Clothing Closet Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9-11 a.m. at the church, located

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...

Oklahoma has a housing problem. Faltering local economies and development disagreements are stalling needed housing development in rural areas, while zoning and building codes prevent much-needed smal...

January 9, 1998 - December 24, 2024 Zachary James Williamson, 27, a resident of Hanna, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Hanna. Zachary was born January 9, 1998, in Okmulgee to Shelley Renea ...

July 17, 1948 - December 31, 2024 Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Randall Dean White, 76, of Okmulgee, who passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Glenpool.

November 24, 1929 - January 2, 2025 Services are pending for Nora Factor, 95, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Henryetta.

May 31, 1931 - December 26, 2024 Robert Dean “Bob” Casey passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a brief illness. Bob and his twin sister Betty were born in Hoffman on Sunday, May 31, 1931. The...

March 29, 1939 - January 2, 2025 Services are pending with MClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Donna Ruth Gunter, who passed away January 2, 2025, in Tulsa.

William Lewis Moore (Bill), a long-time resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was 70. Bill was born February 5, 1954, in Okmulgee to Lewis and Isabelle (Milroy) Moore. He was...

December 28, 2024 Funeral service for Nila J. Barnard, 98, of Okmulgee, is pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home. She died Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Okmulgee.

June 18, 1939 - December 29, 2024 Levertha B. Walker, age 85, a longtime resident of Sapulpa, died December 29, 2024, in Sapulpa surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okm...

I was in junior high school. My sister had married a little over a year before. I have three sisters, but two of them were enough older than me, that they had married and were out of the house before ...