OCHS is a non-profit organization currently officed in the Okmulgee City Animal Shelter. We provide a service to feed and water the animals. We clean and sanitize bowls, we clean and sanitize kennels ...

Getting bugged by climate change The bugs are coming! No, I’m not talking about a bad science fiction movie - I’m talking about how the range of many of our “peskier” insects and pests are expanding t...

DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law and I are just cut from different cloth. We are political opposites, although we do get along for the most part. On a family vacation (we were visiting them), we were going...

Children’s Agenda set for 2024 The 2023 OICA Fall Forum concluded last week, and it was an intense four days of learning and sharing for those attending the conference. Advocates in attendance shared ...

OSUIT Day Classes July 5, 2023 - June 30, 2024 1804 E. 4th St. • Okmulgee Visual Communications Building, 106A Enrollment: Mon. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Classes: Tues, Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fran Colo...

The Creek Nation took ownership and control of Lake County Medical Equipment. The acquisition enhanced the tribe’s ability to provide medical treatment and services for its people. Native American sto...

In reading Thanksgiving poems, I came across this clever writing by Edgar A. Guest: “When turkey’s on the table lain, And good things I may scan, I’m thankful that I wasn’t made A vegetarian.” Vegetar...

“‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.’ In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongd...

Hoffman First Baptist Church will hold a “Raise The Roof ” Gospel Concert Sunday, Nov. 19, beginning at 6 p.m. The concern will feature Southern Sonlight and special guest Gospel Way. There will also ...

February 5, 1965 - November 8, 2023 Robin Lee Santine, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 58. She was born on February 5, 1...

November 26, 1939 - November 7, 2023 Ruth Evelyn Grimm, 83, a resident of Tulsa, died November 7, 2023, in Tulsa. She was born in Arkansas on November 26, 1939. Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m....

August 26, 1965 - November 11, 2023 Eulalia Snow, 58, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Tulsa. She was born August 26, 1965, in Okmulgee to Bobby Ray Dillon and Gale Ruby Dillon. Funeral ser...

August 24, 1945 - November 11, 2023 James Edwin Shaw, 78, died November 11, 2023, in Tulsa. He was born on August 24, 1945, in Henryetta to Hayes Allen Shaw and Anabel (Knight) Shaw. Viewing for James...

March 28, 1956 - November 13, 2023 Alvis Derrick Bullard, 67, of Henryetta, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, in Henryetta. He was born on March 28, 1956. No services are scheduled at this time. ...

April 4, 1983 - November 10, 2023 Funeral services for Caleb Michael Fraser will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Okemah High School Panther Dome, with Bro. Donald Baker officia...

May 4, 1988 - November 12, 2023 Shonda Foreman lost her battle to cancer on November 12, 2023, at the age of 35. She was born on May 4, 1988, in Mena, Ark. to Dennis Foreman and Ronda (Sunderman) Eppe...

February 25, 1953 - November 12, 2023 Arliss Dewayne Collett, 70, a resident of Checotah, died Sunday, November 12, 2023. Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Integrit...

April 22, 1966 - November 7, 2023 Tonya Lynnette Legrand, age 57, died in Tulsa, on November 7, 2023. Tonya was born on April 22, 1966, in Claremore to Wanda Jean Mills and Earl Kelly. A time of visit...