December 7, 1953 - February 1, 2024 Mary Ann Byrd, 70, a resident of Henryetta, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Tulsa. Mary was born on December 7, 1953, in Henryetta, to Elizabeth (Mercies) and R...

November 7, 1934 - February 2, 2024 Billy Joe Foster, 89, died February 2, 2024, in McAlester. He was born on November 7, 1934, in Dewar. Billy proudly served his country as a member of the United Sta...

April 19, 1959 - February 1, 2024 Pauline Counts, 64, died February 1, 2024, in Tulsa. She was born on April 19, 1959, in Wewoka. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, a...

Craig Osborn, affectionately known as Craig Oz, passed away January 27, 2024. Craig was an employee at OSUIT in the Construction & Maintenance Department. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy...

April 26, 1946 - January 31, 2024 Wilbert Lowe, 77, passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 77. A lifelong resident of Henryetta, Wilbert was born on April 26, 1946, to John and Minnie (Randall...

Bonita Ethel Wood, of Okmulgee, died January 25, 2024, in Henryetta after a long battle with cancer. She was born on February 2, 1952, to Logan George and Billie Jorene Mouser (Nunn) in Henryetta. She...

The H-Town Theatre Showcase opens tomorrow, and lots of hard work and preparation has gone into the production, under the direction of Justin Been. This year’s show, “A Night At The Movies” will featu...

The Oklahoma Pyrex Swap will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at The Briefcase, 315 W Main St. in downtown Henryetta, starting at 10:15 a.m. Approximately 20 vendors will be on hand. YMCA Father Daughter Sw...

• Monday: Attended BOCC Meeting. Contacted the town of Stuart regarding water issues. Water has been restored and the town was under boil order. Phone call with the State of Oklahoma Department of Eme...

This Saturday, Henryetta will host the Oklahoma Pyrex Swap 2024. The event will be held at The Briefcase, located at 315 W. Main Street in downtown Henryetta, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Approximately 20 ...

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, wi...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party is pleased to announce the upcoming County Republican Convention and preceding Precinct meetings scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16. The event will be held at the Ameri...

As the legislative session gets underway, my focus, as always, will be on caring for people and supporting policies that help those without a voice. I’m especially concerned about finding ways to impr...

Applications available for The Academy of Okmulgee Lottery applications for admission to the new charter school, The Academy of Okmulgee, are now open on their website. The Academy of Okmulgee is a fr...

Okmulgee citizens to vote on City Council post, school bond Early voting begins tomorrow, Feb. 8, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day have the option ...

Storm Spotter Training Feb. 20 at GCTC It was business as usual for the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners who convened on Monday for their regular meeting. Here’s what was approved: • Officer’s R...

OPS teacher shares why support is important As the Feb. 13 school bond vote approaches, Okmulgee Public Schools is rallying for community support to secure funding for critical infrastructure projects...

OHS AgEd students complete fire safety workshop In an effort to provide agricultural education students with experiences that have practical implications, several students recently completed a fire sa...

OPS board member Mike James discusses bond The Okmulgee Public School District is gearing up for a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and infrastructure of various school sites. T...

Julie Roberds and Judy Lilly-Grant are pictured with only a portion of the many baskets that will be up for bid at the upcoming fundraiser, to benefit the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The Spaghe...