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...

Isaiah 7:9b - If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. Cherrypicking from scripture is often dangerous because we take things out of context, but these few words scream not o...

Flat Branch Home Loans is excited to announce the opening of its newest branch office in Okmulgee, located at 115 N. Morton Avenue, Ste 1. This expansion reflects the company’s continued growth throug...

Oklahoma 5th and 8th grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in summer 2026. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence ...

“I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!” says Zachary, 9. Deep in our hearts, we know there’s a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a long...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries. Your productivity soars this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Yo...

As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state. Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a stepgrandmother of a disabled granddaughter, “Laura,” who has Down syndrome. She is 38. A few years ago, she weighed more than 300 pounds at only 5 feet tall. She ended up in the hos...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) continued one of its most meaningful traditions last week, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Lunch and bringing together a broad network of county ...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

The Dewar Dragons put together one of the most explosive and well-balanced seasons in recent program history, piling up 4,698 total yards of offense and allowing just 2,184 over 13 games. With a punis...

The Dewar Dragons are barreling toward Thursday night’s Class B-I State Championship with a full head of steam after a commanding 72-24 victory over the Hollis Tigers in Friday’s state semifinal showd...

Okmulgee is gearing up for a thrilling weekend on the mats as the Gary McKee Bulldog Classic returns to town Dec. 5-6, bringing together junior high and high school wrestlers from across Oklahoma for ...