DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law is increasingly overbearing and abusive to me. It has always been a problem, but I ignored her nasty comments. Now, I am finally sick of it. During the last year, she has b...

Just like in baseball, “Opening Day” is important at the Oklahoma State Capitol with the beginning of each legislative session on the first Monday in February. The lawmakers convene on this first day ...

A support group to help citizens dealing with the loss of a loved one has begun. GriefShare, a non-denominational support group, held its first meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. on the 6th floor of...

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee...” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Love really is a “many splendored thing.” I heard the story of a young lady who was talking to her boyfriend ab...

Free dump days at the Okmulgee Landfill have been announced this year. This is only for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders. You must show a current utility bill to use the service. Hours...

Anchor of Hope Women’s Ministry is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day Benefit Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 12. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the multi-purpose building at Jubilee Christian Center, 12430 N. 2...

VFW Post 1189 will hold Open Mic Night on Friday, Feb. 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission to the event. Participants are invited to recite poetry, maybe tell a dad joke, a story, sing a ...

Okmulgee Community Playhouse will present a Black History Extravaganza on Feb. 26 at the Orpheum Theatre at 2 p.m. The program will feature a trivia educational competition, fashion show, storytelling...

Katie King and JLee Norberg, both of Okmulgee, are excited to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. The bride-to-be, a 2019 graduate of Henryetta High School, is the daughter of Michelle ...

As tax season begins, there are several things to be aware of and watch for from the Internal Revenue Service before filing. According to CPA Melissa Williams, owner of Williams CPA in Henryetta, taxp...

Most county school administrators made the early decision to transition their students and staff to distance learning in lieu of the winter weather. Storm prediction centers projected freezing rain po...

At the risk of being redundant, Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was one of those programs we like to have, and that’s our almost-famous 15 minutes-of-fame, featuring two of our newest members. O...

Chamber Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower announces the February Legislative Forum is being cancelled due to the forecasted winter storm. The forum was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4 at 8:00 a.m. on...

Okmulgee voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 8 for the Okmulgee Councilman At Large (Mayor) election. Incumbent Richard Larabee is changing a challenge from Letisha LeBlanc for the post. Polling...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced this week that 330 school districts will receive approximately $38.5 million in Redbud School Grants for acquiring and improving school buildings. ...

Okmulgee voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide between two candidates for Councilman At Large (Mayor) post. Richard Larabee will face Letisha LeBlanc. Early voting is currently underway at ...

As the Fiber Technician Training program prepares to begin it’s fourth class, Instructor Tim Caudle says he is looking forward to seeing the new students begin training in a growing, life changing car...

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program suffered a pair of setbacks Tuesday evening at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium. The host Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs found themselves on the losing end in thei...

Three Okmulgee County football players will compete in one final high school football game this summer. Two players from Dewar and one player from Beggs, who both reached the semifinal round in their ...

Three Beggs senior football players earned postseason honors recently. Standouts Kyron Grayson, Maliek Bogard, and Charlie Mason were named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-Star By Class Team...