On behalf of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office, we would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season to all of our longterm care residents and their loved ones. While this can...

The reason you haven’t left this marriage may be that you are self-conscious about your age or think nothing is worse than being alone. Life does not end at 60, and THIS is worse than being alone. DEA...

Hazel Janell Sullins was born October 19, 1939, in Okmulgee. She was born to Jesse Edward Sullins and Norma Lee Powers (Sullins). She was one of 14 children. She is survived by her brothers Lester War...

Dana Paul Moudy was born September 22, 1954, to the late Milton and Virginia (Mathews) Moudy in Montgomery, Ala. He died on December 14, 2022, in Tulsa. Dana married Debbie Shackelford in 1975. They h...

February 28, 1963 - December 18, 2022 Christine Thierry, 59, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Okmulgee. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. at New Salem Baptist...

The Schulter varsity basketball program ended the first-half portion of their regular-season schedule this past Friday with a trip to Wanette. The Schulter cage squads came out of the last game of 202...

Ongoing Events Windy Chevrolet White Christmas | Windy Chevrolet is accepting donations through Dec. 23 of white towels and sheets, nonperishable foods, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and clothes...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...

“The rich are empty and the poor are wealthy,” says Laney, 9. We don’t normally think of the rich as being empty and the poor as being wealthy. But that’s what Mary said or sang to her cousin Elizabet...

The Dewar varsity basketball program ended the first half of their regular-season schedule last Thursday evening at Wetumka High School. The Dewar cagers were unable to go into their 2-week holiday br...

The Wilson varsity basketball program earned a split decision last Thursday evening at Mounds High School. The road battle with the host Mounds Golden Eagles and Lady Eagles was the final game in the ...

Okmulgee Schools welcomed a new ‘student’ of sorts recently with the addition of a therapy dog. The Goldendoodle, named Leo, was graciously donated to the district by Lee and Nancy Droemer. Droemer wa...

An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and play with r...

Clyde Estes was reappointed to the Excise Board during agenda action at Monday’s county commissioners meeting. The commissioners also acknowledged receipt of the Bridge Report for all three county dis...

In a previous column, we noted that God is busy as ever He is accomplishing His marvelous works regardless of our individual attitudes and activities during the Christmas season. Amid the crazy commer...

Pictured are some of the members at Wednesday’s luncheon meeting at Mary Lewellen’s home. P.E.O. Chapter Z. President Carolyn Brown asked members to bring lounge sets and pajamas for ladies at the Wom...

The local Salvation Army, along with its Tulsa Area Command Center, donated 25 hams to be used as a part of the Christmas meal for the Okmulgee County inmates. Pictured with jail employees are Carol S...