DEAR ABBY: For more than 20 years, my mother-in-law has shown blatant favoritism toward my husband’s younger brother. Several people, including her own mother and my father-in-law, have tried to discu...

One of the greatest events that has ever taken place in the history of mankind is the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When we think of death, we usually think about finality and an ending, but ...

When Program Chair Erik Zoellner took the podium to introduce Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program, he began by explaining he would read the speaker’s bio so the club would know he was being truthful...

OSU Institute of Technology held its commencement ceremony on Friday, April 22, to recognize the achievements of the 221st graduating class. “Every day of our lives, we have the occasion to be better ...

It was an exciting day last week as the first new windows were installed in the former Okmulgee Black Hospital, now known as the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The drive to get the new windows was...

The curtains will rise Saturday on Okmulgee Community Playhouse’s production of “Hold Onto Your Hat” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Okmulgee’s Orpheum Theatre. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, ...

Preston Public Schools is holding a fundraising event “Kicks for Kids” on May 12 to provide the Preston Elementary students with gym shoes.The event will include a one-mile walk or “fun run” starting ...

According to an article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, deaths associated with underage alcohol consumption reach over 4,000 every year in the United States. Data from the Monitoring t...

A spokesperson with Bird scooters says they have worked with the City of Okmulgee to bring their eco-friendly e-scooters to the community this week. “We have been providing riders in cities like Okmul...

Wednesday’s guest for Talk Local with Small Business Services @GCTC was Anthony Snow, a teacher for Okmulgee School’s Aviation and Technology program, located at the former Elementary School. Snow rel...

Preparation has begun for a 5K run that will take place in August. Tonya Bowie, owner of Pure Stretch Recover, LLC, is coordinating the 2nd annual 5th Street Gathering during the Okmulgee Invitational...

The final Legislative Forum of the current session, sponsored by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Friday, May 6, according to Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower. The forum will be...

A nearly 100-year-old airplane made a stop last week in Okmulgee during a tour of the country. The 1928 Ford Tri-Motor marked the beginning of commercial flight in the 1920s. Nicknamed the “Tin Goose,...

As part of Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, to be recognized May 8-14, the City of Okmulgee is offering free burn permits, with Okmulgee citizens able to apply starting Monday. Residents can apply for th...

Green Country Technology Center hosted the first County Employee of the Year Banquet Tuesday with six county schools attending. GCTC Superintendent Roger King welcomed the guests to the luncheon. Cong...

A resident who filed for a county position recently had her name taken off the ballot after a hearing this week. The Okmulgee County Election Board held a hearing Monday afternoon on a contest of cand...

Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Executive Director Brenda Brewer (center) graciously accepts a check for $1,000 from the Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822. Representing the lodge are Connie Sibert, Exalted R...

Green Country Technology Center hosted the first Okmulgee County School Employees of the Year Banquet on Tuesday. One of the honorees was Joyce Crawford, who was named Teacher Assistant of the Year at...

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready is the featured speaker at the upcoming Chamber Luncheon. The luncheon is Thursday, May 5 in the OSUIT Student Union meeting rooms and is sponsored by Pre...

The members of the seven Okmulgee County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) groups will hold a special event Monday afternoon, as they celebrate a special week. Cookies and Crafts will be he...