Our two families had driven up from the valley to spend a day playing in the snow. It was about a two hour trip from our home in Southern California to the mountains and the snow. We cousins could har...

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for eight years. When I met him he was married, but his wife lived in another state. Although he said he loved her, he would visit her only for a week every ot...

As you have probably guessed, if you’ve read a couple of my articles, I’m a fairly optimistic person. I find the start of the new year a time to do some planning, contemplate the last 12 months and tr...

One of my most exciting growing-up times on the acreage north of Okmulgee took place from my perch on the seat of a Farmall H. “OK now, son ... just step up - that’s it - onto the draw bar. And on up ...

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas weekend! You know what that means though. A new year is upon us! It’s hard to believe it’s that time again already. I ran this intro to my column last year, bu...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a few agenda items during their last regular meeting of 2021 Monday morning. Due to the absence of Chairman Ron Ballard, Commissioner David Walker l...

Earlier this year, our Okmulgee YMCA became part of the YMCA of Greater Tulsa. With that merger came the opportunity to make some needed improvements on the facility in order to better serve the Okmul...

Jan. 14, 2022, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in Feb. 8, 2022, City of Okmulgee Municipal Primary Election, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carn...

As the year 2021 comes to a close, the Okmulgee Times is taking a moment to look at some of the events and headlines that made this a year never to forget. The year gave us a historic freeze that caus...

With the completion of the 2021 high school football season having occured December 11 with champions being crowned in Classes 2A-B, it’s time to reveal the new district alignments for the 2022 and 20...

Cornerstone Foursquare Church “Cornerstone is a place for young people to come know Jesus and express themselves,” lead pastor Rev. Mickey Baldwin said. He continues, saying, “This Sunday, one of our ...

“Because you’re 6 years old,” says Jessica, 6. Whether 6 or 60, everyone needs forgiveness. “I don’t know what that is, but my mom and dad do,” says Trey, 6. I’m glad for your mom and dad, Trey, but I...

As 2021 fades into the sunset, like the conclusion of a good Western, the end credits are rolling with what has happened over the past year and the individuals and organizations that shaped the past 3...

DEAR ABBY: Recently my husband and I invited a couple that we are close with to accompany us on a 10-day bus trip. After the first couple of days, they started doing everything on their own -- going t...

The Okmulgee County Sharks are excited to announce that one of their own will be competing in the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida in 2022. Courtney Coleman has been a member of Okmulgee...

Renee Peterson and Rodney McDaniel of Shorter Chapel are shown with the items for the “Better Together” Christmas Giveaway, which was held Wednesday. Peterson, a former Okmulgee resident, now living i...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that USDA is investing $5.2 billion to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in 46 states and Puerto Rico (PDF, 279 KB). More than $554...

The Okmulgee Young Professionals hosted a Christmas dinner Wednesday evening for those in need of a warm meal. Pictured are members of the Okmulgee FFA who volunteered their time; OYP members and Firs...

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Activities Association recently received a donation from Miss Mary’s Market. Jill Rhodes with Miss Mary’s says tips customers leave are donated to the Sharks through...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation held an open house and reception last week showcasing their new office space in the McCulloch Building. After being located at City Hall for many years, the a...