Former Okmulgee wrestling coaches Dewayne Hammer (above) and Marlon Houston (below) coach their respective teams during Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memorial ...

Wolfe begins Lady Tiger tenure with 54-30 victory The Wilson varsity basketball program kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Friday evening at the Tiger Den. The first opponents for the Wilson ca...

Part 2 of 3 In last week’s column, I wrote about a recent study commissioned by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn. They examined what other states are considering in extending...

Randy and Diana, co-owners of Triple Nichols Rally, continued their annual gift-giving program to CASA Safe House. The Nicholls raised gifts by staging their 3rd Annual Ride for Hunts Motorcycle event...

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own ...

“I think love is being kind, helpful and caring for others,” says Patrick, 7. “I once showed love for my mom when I agreed to go to her favorite restaurant after I tasted their food.” That’s really lo...

We want to thank everyone who came to the Okmulgee County Humane Society office located within the Okmulgee Animal Shelter to get kid(s), pet and family pics with Santa last Saturday, Dec. 2! Santa an...

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” (John 14:27a) Peace. Blessed peace. If you’re like most Americans, you’ve had a hectic couple of weeks: prepp...

June 24, 1962 - December 3, 2023 Services are pending for Gary Bardin, 61, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Henryetta.

February 22, 1971 - November 28, 2023 Christopher John Thomas, of Okmulgee, died November 28, 2023. He was born February 22, 1971, in Henryetta. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

November 28, 1952 - November 29, 2023 Funeral services for Nadine Marie Monroy were held Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Little Cussetha Church in Sapulpa. Interment followed at Harjo Family C...

November 28, 2023 Services are pending for Lloyd Felton with Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral Home, who passed away November 28, 2023.

August 27, 1942 - December 3, 2023 Services are pending for Madeleine Blackwell with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home, who passed away December 3, 2023, at the age of 81.

October 21, 1940 - December 4, 2023 Services are pending for Nancy Hancock with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home, who passed away December 4, 2023, at the age of 83.

Patricia Lee Dillard Sulivant, a resident of Tulsa, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born April 15, 1933, in Austin, Texas to Cub Fellow ...

December 7, 1991 - November 27, 2023 Jonathon Pigeon, 31, of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1991, in Tulsa, to his parents James Pigeon and Misty Lewis (Ha...

January 8, 1950 - December 4, 2023 Funeral services for Rosalee Marshall will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at Li...

August 25, 1945 - December 3, 2023 Barbara Jean Campbell Shatswell, 78, of Hanna, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born August 25, 1945, in Cordell, the daughter of Eules...

August 8, 1947 - November 29, 2023 Larry Joe Jozwiak, of Owasso, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 76. Larry was born on August 8, 1947, in Okemah. Visitation for Larry will be held from...

Margaret “Ann” (Wise) Stout passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Edmond. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Okmulgee to the late Carnie Wilson and Dorothea Lee Wise. She attended the Universit...