The Preston Pirates were on the road earlier this week, with the boys and girls team facing Quinton. The Pirates won by a wide margin, 66-27. The Pirates are now 2-2 on the season as they welcome the ...

High school basketball action kicked off for area teams this week including the home opener for the Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs at Brock Gymnasium. Facing a stout Glenpool team, Okmulgee fell ...

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, which will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangle...

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 ...

Local residents began filing as candidates this week for school, municipal and county offices. Those who wish to file for the city office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Okmulgee County ...

Henryetta recently found itself in the spotlight as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Oklahoma District launched its Season of Small Business campaign. The event, held on Nov. 22, celebrate...

The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers this holiday season. If you, an organization or even church group would like to volunteer, call Carol Smith at 918-758-6947. Yesterday, these two citizens...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners held their first regular December meeting on Monday, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before addressing county business. The minutes from the Nov. 2...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) clients across Oklahoma will begin receiving their December food benefits in less than a week and will be planning to us...

Cooler temperatures have settled in throughout the region, and the American Red Cross serving Kansas and Oklahoma urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is ...

A new Dollar General store has opened at 20090 Hwy 16, offering the community convenient and affordable household essentials. The grand opening is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, with giveaways...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently visited Henryetta High School to recognize HHS junior William Perez, a member of the football team. Pictured with Nash and Perez is Coach Weston McGill.

Patrons Bank will hold a Christmas Open House Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the bank, located at 610 E. 8th St. in Okmulgee. Refreshments December 5 Festival of Lights Parade | Okmulgee’...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your pioneering spirit is in full swing this week, Aries. Embrace new challenges and don’t hesitate to get out front and take the lead. You just might inspire others with your co...

Kathyrn “Kate” Louise Castator Creason, was born on February 4, 1941, in Bristow to Sam and Marie Castator and departed this world on November 26, 2024, at the age of 83 years old. Kate married Calvin...

March 11, 1940 - November 25, 2024 Ruth Ellen Garrison passed away on November 25, 2024, in Claremore at the age of 84. She was born March 11, 1940, in Claremore to Grover and Beulah Chafin. A celebra...

July 28, 1929 - November 30, 2024 Gerald K. Madsen, a resident of Warner, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Muskogee at the age of 95. He was born July 28, 1929, in Horton, Kansas to Sophus ...

April 5, 1965 - November 26, 2024 Roy Daniel Thompson, a resident of Beggs, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Beggs at the age of 59. He was born April 5, 1965, in Tulsa to Jimmie Dale Thomps...

August 14, 1980 - November 29, 2024 Michael Andrew Tsadi, a resident of Henryetta, died November 29, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 44. He was born August 14, 1980, in Albuquerque, N.M. to Harol...

March 5, 1945 - November 29, 2024 Lynda Settlemyre, a resident of Henryetta, died November 29, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born March 5, 1945, in Henryetta to Richard and Dorothy (Foster) Sturman....