8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Please come join us this Sunday morning! Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Our combined Traditional/Contemporary Worship Service begins at 1...

His name is Enoch Lawson Zinn, but many knew him as “Pete.” He was a life-long construction worker and an ace carpenter. Interestingly, he did not teach his sons the carpentry trade. I suppose it is j...

Alpha Chiropractic Clinic held an open house where they served free pizza and pop. They also held a drawing for a 42” TV. The Harmon Sports Complex held a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations to th...

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Our role model, Jesus, was intentional at the start of his day, carving out a space and a time to individually give himself to the direct presence of the Father. We, in our day, might label this as hi...

DEAR ABBY: In high school, I had a close male friend, “Adam.” After graduation, I moved out of state. We remained friends for a while in college, calling, writing and visiting each other. He often dec...

“That though the heart is breaking, happiness can exist in a moment, also. And because the moment in which we live is all the time there really is, we can keep going.” - Zora Neal Hurston --- “Thankee...

My dad was a good father. He wasn’t very demonstrative of his love, but he did love us kids. I can’t remember a lot of hugs he gave. I can’t remember a specific time when he kissed me, but I know he d...

Proceeds to benefit Historical Society The 7th Annual Harlan Ford’s Car Show next weekend, with a fun-filled day planned. The event, co-sponsored by Western Sun Federal Credit Union, kicks off as the ...

Dinner with the Stars, the first Okmulgee Main Street awards night of honor, was held last Friday evening on Morton Ave. The star-studded event was reservation only, with dinner provided by Chef Ron L...

Superintendent expresses hopes to continue child nutrition program The Morris School board discussed a proposal from CED First Light at their regular meeting on Monday. Superintendent Chris Karch voic...

A star-studded event honoring athletes of the boxing world will be held next weekend in Okmulgee. The Oklahoma Boxing Champions Reunion returns to the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, according to long-ti...

Laci’s Nutrition Shoppe is now open and ready for business. The new location is 205 W. 7th, just across the street from the Orpheum Theatre. It was June 1, 2021, when Laci Slape began her journey with...

Representatives Chris Banning (left to right) and Scott Fetgatter, and Sen. Roger Thompson give a wrap-up of the legislative session as featured speakers of the Okmulgee County Republican Party at its...

St. Michael Catholic Church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta, will hold a Garage Sale June 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and June 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16 Okmulgee Farmers Market | The Okmulgee Farmers...

A Henryetta man has been sentenced to 110 months in prison in a federal case. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced the sentence Wednesday against Jagger L...

Funds to aid Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge in plugging 45 wells The Department of the Interior today announced a $63.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to put peopl...

Two people are in custody, after a child welfare check revealed abused children. Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice stated on Monday, June 12, around 6 p.m., deputies responded to the 1300 block of Sou...

Stiffer sentences needed for convicted felons using weapons, DA warns Several jury trials have been completed over the past two weeks, with two men being handed prison sentences. During the first week...

Another Okmulgee County school district will have therapy animals, after the Henryetta School board approved the program during their meeting Monday. HES Counselor Jennifer Huckabay addressed the scho...