A Texas developer canceled plans for a $1.5 billion hydroelectric storage project in this southeast Oklahoma river community last week, citing protests from 200 residents and opposition from the Choct...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce announces several events that will be coming in the first of the new year. The first Legislative Forum for 2023 will be held at the Mabrey Meeting Room, Jan. 6 at 8 a....

When cattlemen and women gather in Oklahoma City for Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 1-16, 2023, to showcase and market their elite cattle genetics, they will also have three opportunities to receive their...

OSU Institute of Technology’s 223rd graduating ceremony included more than 250 industry-bound graduates ready to begin their careers. The commencement was held on December 16 in Covelle Hall on the OS...

Several Dewar Dragon varsity football players received postseason honors recently. A total of 12 Dragon players were named to the District B-5 All-District Team, while four were named to the annual Ok...

Since the beginning of the 21st Century, the varsity football programs at Beggs and Dewar hold the two longest playoff appearance streaks in Okmulgee County. The Beggs Golden Demons hold the record fo...

National hunting and conservation groups expressed dismay as a landmark wildlife conservation bill failed in last-minute negotiations to include it in the year-end omnibus spending bill late Monday. D...

Cornerstone Foursquare Church “Cornerstone Foursquare is a place to celebrate and anticipate the birth of Jesus this Christmas seaon,” pastor Mickey Baldwin said. “Celebrating Christmas is a holy time...

A proclamation honoring the late Everett Horn was read during Tuesday’s meeting of the Okmulgee City Council. The resolution of appreciation recognized Horn’s outstanding service. Horn joined the city...

OSUIT is pursuing a grant opportunity to revitalize the nearly two miles of campus walking trails. A community meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Community input will aid...

The City of Okmulgee has announced the following closings and sanitation routes for the upcoming holiday: • All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Mon- da...

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills are possible with readings of 20 to 30 below zero by Fri...

Two members of the Green Country Technology Center family were celebrated with a retirement party Dec. 15. Julie Roberds and Linda Williams have a combined 48 years of service at GCTC. Lots of family,...

A Beggs man was arrested last week on several complaints including threats and assault with a dangerous weapon. Around 10 a.m. Dec. 13, Beggs Police Chief Brian Radford was dispatched to a home in the...

The Preston varsity basketball program took the season series with Oklahoma Union following a road sweep this past Friday evening in South Coffeyville. Friday’s trip to Oklahoma Union High School conc...

Fred Harlan, along with Okmulgee Police Officer Tim Harkrider, Andrew Harlan, Shawn Morris, Bob Jandebeur, and employees of Harlan Ford are shown with the toys that were donated during the annual driv...

November 26, 1969 - December 16, 2022 Charles Kelly, a resident of rural Henryetta, died Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home at the age of 53. He was born in Claremore. Funeral services were schedu...

Around this time of year, it is almost impossible to avoid Christmas movies. I will fully admit that I have some favorites, ranging from White Christmas to Die Hard (yes, it is a Christmas movie), but...