During this month’s Okmulgee Public School Board of Education meeting, the district continued its efforts to showcase successful initiatives across campuses. Superintendent Clay Vinyard opened the mee...

The Morris School Board of Education met Monday for its final regular meeting of the year to discuss the district’s financial updates, facility improvements and academic initiatives. During the meetin...

The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority met for its regular meetings on Dec. 11. The city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Joe Berryhill followed by the approval of the minutes ...

JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR Meetings & Coordination • Board of County Commissioners Meeting: Attended the scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss ongoing emergency management initia...

The Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy (OAALA) is accepting applications for 2025. For 27 years, OAALA has provided free training for individuals to be informed volunteer community leaders and...

Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Dec. 21, at the church, located at 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s easy for your mind to wander and get caught daydreaming, Aries. You could be feeling a little restless and in need of a change. A vacation or a night with friends may just d...

Michael was born on December 24, 1964, in California to Allen and Juanita Colpitt. He passed away in Tulsa on December 14, 2024. Michael attended school in Okmulgee and played football, baseball and w...

Jackie Ray Pilch, 78, of Boynton, was born December 19, 1945, to Stanley and Margaret (Welch) Pilch in Sheridan, Wyo. and passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in Warner. Jackie was born and raised i...

July 8, 1944 - December 16, 2024 Robert “Bob” Lawson Goodner, 80, of Henryetta, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, in Tulsa. He was born on July 8, 1944, in Sand Springs to Albert and Ethel (Ritch...

Shirley Ann Weatherman Ashlock, beloved wife to Leon Ashlock and beloved mother to two children, William (Frank) Robinson of Stillwater and Kenneth Robinson and wife Lisa Robinson of Sapulpa; one gran...

May 29, 1923 - December 16, 2024 Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Shirley Mae Whitaker, who died December 16, 2024, at the age of 101.

February 21, 1956 - December 12, 2024 Services are pending for Barbara Kay Williams, 68, of Bristow, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Tulsa.

Kenneth “Ken” Duane Davis passed away in Henryetta on December 6, 2024. He was born in Muskogee on December 17, 1950, to Roy and Elizabeth (Checotah) Davis. He attended the Culinary Arts program at OS...

November 20, 1934 - December 13, 2024 Joan G. Henson, longtime Beggs resident, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in Stephenville, Texas. She was born November 20, 1934, in Wetumka to the late Rol...

DEAR ABBY: I was with my ex-fiancé for 13 years. Not long after he broke up with me, I found myself going to meet him at a hotel. We have been seeing each other regularly, once a week at least. We go ...

Here it is, that special time of year again. Andy Williams says in song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” In another song, he tells us “It’s the holiday season ... the Christmas snow is whit...

Gaspar sat atop the beast, his body swaying with its rolling gait. Memories stirred. He savored such occasions when he could without interruption review his past, his station in life, his good fortune...

The Bible in John 5:17 assures us that God is always at work in His universe and Psalm 121:4 declares the truth that He never sleeps for He is ever caring for His creation. Henry Blackaby in his book,...

St. Anthony Catholic Church and Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church have announced their upcoming Christmas Mass times: Christmas Eve Mass • Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church --- C...