Wildfire season, that is Ah the holiday season! This time of year brings with it thoughts of family, friends, gifts ... and wildfires. Yes, wildfires. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m using this...

December 9, 1946 - December 7, 2023 Charles David Shaver, 76, died December 7, 2023, in Tulsa. He was born on December 9, 1946, in Henryetta to Connie and Grace (Becker) Shaver. Viewing will be held f...

May 21, 1956 - December 10, 2023 Johnny P. Brown, 67, of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Henryetta. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of I...

April 13, 1980 - December 6, 2023 Brandi Nicole Banks, 43, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, at Keith D. Biglow Funeral Dir...

February 21, 1946 - December 6, 2023 Dana Ruth Evans, affectionately known as Dana to her friends and family, died December 6, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on February 21, 1946, in Tulsa to Pr...

May 20, 1943 - December 11, 2023 Judy Gale Taber of Dewar died December 11, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born in Tulsa on May 20, 1943, to L.B. and Lorene Austin. Viewing for Judy will take place f...

October 18, 1944 - December 12, 2023 Joseph Senegal, 29, laborer and resident of Okmulgee, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Okmulgee. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn Funeral Home - Okmu...

May 23, 1929 - December 12, 2023 Maxine D. Morris, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, in Okmulgee at the age of 94. She was born on May 23, 1929, to James and Mary Artie (Pope) Nolen. Graves...

July 4, 1945 - December 5, 2023 Ary Johnson, Jr., age 78, brick mason in construction and resident of Morris, died December 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. A Home Going Service is scheduled...

August 23, 1952 - December 11, 2023 Katharin “Katty” Howard passed away December 11, 2023, at the age of 71, in Henryetta. She was born to Frank (Jack) and Pansy Howard on August 23, 1952. She is fond...

January 30, 1996 - November 28, 2023 Services are pending for Lloyd Franklin Beaver Felton, 27, of Beggs, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Glenpool.

Barbara Sue White passed from this life on December 12, 2023, in Bartlesville at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 25, 1934, to William E. and Emma (Berry) McCarty in Sun...

teacher has. I’ll leave the cookies out! From, Leightin S. Dear Santa, I want a Spiderman truck for Christmas. From, Austin L. Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie dollhouse and a Gabby dollhouse with lo...

Green Country Technology Center celebrated their students this week as graduation ceremonies were held for the LPN and Fall Full-Time Programs. Congratulations to the students and their families for t...

Oklahoma State University unveiled a new initiative to enhance workforce development and expand on OSUIT’s hands-on industry-focused learning model across the state: OSU Polytech. The OSU Polytech ini...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre. The performance will feature a band and brass ensemble, local singers, trivia, complimenta...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

Local officer recognized for service The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority held their first meeting Monday with newly elected mayor Joe Berryhill at the helm. Councilwoman Jennifer Simmon...

The annual CASA/Safehouse Chili Dinner was held at First United Methodist Church. The annual fundraiser for the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center featured a silent auction, Jupiter jump and Santa...

If you love Christmas parades, there are still two events left in the county. This weekend, the City of Beggs will celebrate Jingle Bells Day with lots of activities beginning at 10 a.m. The Beggs Are...