Okmulgee’s Rodeo Grounds sat north of town and directly across the road from our modest acreage along Highway 75. Tuesday evenings in the weeks leading up to the annual rodeo found cowboys, their “spu...

George H. Cantrell, an Aetna representative, aimed to break a world record by securing 500 life insurance applications in Okmulgee during the month of January. This effort was part of a broader plan t...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the last five years. “Julian” came into my life after my husband passed. He is 65; I’m 45. Julian has two grown daughters, 36 and 27. The older on...

As we begin a New Year, some of us are also starting our journey through grief, and we need to face some key questions: How can we overcome the feeling that we are struggling through a fog of despair?...

One of the first passages of Scripture I recall being taught concerning winning souls to Christ is found in Psalm 126:5-6, “They that sow in tears (are deeply burdened) shall reap in joy. He (the soul...

Each day when you get in your vehicle, you do so with a destination in mind. When you begin cooking, you have a mental picture of what you are going to make. While picking up your phone, you know what...

6:09 a.m. - Burglary - N. Mission Ln. - RP reported their barn was broken into that morning. RP advised the locks were broken, but nothing was taken. 9:52 a.m. - Harassment - Happy Camp Rd. - RP advis...

CF-2024-00169A 12/30/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Whitehead, Michael Keith Larceny of Domestic Animals CF-2024-00169B 12/30/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Williamson, Claude Stanley Larceny of Domestic Anim...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Primary: Nachos, Refried Beans, Jalapeño, Tomato & Lettuce; High School: Chicken Fajita, Cheesy Mexican Rice Wednesday: Breakfast: Primary: Biscuit ...

Outgoing District 2 County Commissioner David Walker was honored Monday for his service to the county. Presenting him a plaque is District 3 Commissioner Michael Wallace, left, and Ernie Ferreira, rep...

Basketball fans in Okmulgee County are in for an exciting Friday evening as local high school teams hit the court for competitive matchups. --- Okmulgee @ Vian The Okmulgee Bulldogs (4-4) are riding h...

The Oklahoma Sooners jumped out to a commanding start in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl but ultimately fell to the Navy Midshipmen 21-20 on Friday afternoon at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Despite o...

To kick off the new year, legislative briefings from Oklahoma State Representatives will resume Friday, Jan. 3. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Forum at 8:30 a.m. at the M...

This year brought a blend of milestones, challenges and celebrations to Okmulgee County, reflecting the resilience and unity of our community. From championship victories and historic recognitions to ...

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the deadline for first-half 2024 property tax payments to Jan. 10, 2025. Second-half payments remain due by March 31, 2025. Property tax statements ...

March 14, 1969 - December 26, 2024 Pahos Paul B Harjo, a resident of Tulsa County, died December 26, 2024, at the age of 55. Paul was born to Sam, Sr. and Geneva Sue B Harjo on March 14, 1969. Funeral...

Cheryl Joyce McDonald, 66, passed away peacefully in her home on Christmas Day. She was born December 13, 1958, to Clyde and Betty Hudson in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents,...

November 29, 1964 - December 26, 2024 Debra Kay Campney, 60, of Sapulpa, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Tulsa. She was born on November 29, 1964, in Sallisaw. Graveside services were held...

May 2, 1939 - December 27, 2024 Marilyn Leigh Counterman, a lifelong resident of the Henryetta community, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in Henryetta at the age of 85. She was born May 12, 193...

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...