The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...

The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...

As the community gathers in downtown Okmulgee to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square, a delicious chili dinner fundraiser to benefit CASA...

Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...

The OCCJA held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch last week, providing a slice of holiday warmth to the incarcerated. See the related story and additional photos on page A8.

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday, addressing a slate of routine items ranging from officers’ reports to utility permits, employee forms and blanket ...

Cheryl Ann (Cathron) Whomble, lifelong Okmulgee resident, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 75 years of age. She was at St. Francis hospital in Tulsa, surrounded by her loving ...

January 21, 1941 - November 25, 2025 Christine Thelma (Curry Weaver) Harris, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, died November 25, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 84. She was born on a winter Tuesday, Ja...

October 7, 1971 - November 24, 2025 Michael Todd Crawford, a resident of Schulter, passed away on November 24, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 54. He was born on October 7, 1971, in Henryetta to Juni...

Heather Brooke Henson Longan, 50, passed away after a short, but hard fought battle on November 27, 2025, in Morris, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1975, in Tulsa to David...

Cora Belle Brown Smart, longtime Okmulgee resident and a current resident of Macon, Mo., passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in Macon. She was born August 26, 1937, in Mena, Ark. to the l...

January 22, 1954 - November 28, 2025 Services are pending for Glenda Silkwood, 71, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, in Muskogee.

October 16, 1953 - November 27, 2025 Billy Joe Dodge, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 72. He was born October 16, 1953, in Henryet...

Robert “Bob” Joel Jenkins, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Bob was born on September 4, 1938, in Fullerton, Calif. to William and Gladys (Raines) Jenkins. When he was about two yea...

J.T. Howard Services are pending for J.T. Howard, 76, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Dewar.

January 29, 1974 - November 25, 2025 Rodney Jones, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 51. He was born January 29, 1974, in Henryetta to Robert Willi...

“Take Me to The King...” Lecia Behn, age 42, a resident of Henryetta, answered the Master’s call to join Him in Paradise on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Henryetta, surrounded b...

Glenda Sue Silkwood, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, in Muskogee at the age of 71. She was born on January 22, 1954, in Henryetta to Curtis Hendrix and Hazel (...

The holiday season can add stress to a household budget that may already be stretched thin. However, with careful planning and thoughtful spending, families can create lasting memories without breakin...

Green Country Technology Center will hold ‘A Very Pastel Christmas Edition’ Friday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the GCTC Seminar Center. The event is free and open to the public. December 12-1...