Local residents began filing as candidates this week for school, municipal and county offices.Those who wish to file for the city office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Okmulgee County E...

Henryetta recently found itself in the spotlight as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Oklahoma District launched its Season of Small Business campaign. The event, held on Nov. 22, celebrate...

The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers this holiday season. If you, an organization or even church group would like to volunteer, call Carol Smith at 918-758-6947. Yesterday, these two citizens...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners held their first regular December meeting on Monday, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before addressing county business.The minutes from the Nov. 25...

The filing period for candidates seeking office will begin Monday, Dec. 2.Citizens wishing to serve can file for the following posts:• School Boards• City of Okmulgee Councilmember at Large• Okmulgee ...

The holiday season is officially underway, and as Black Friday sales entice shoppers to big retailers, Okmulgee residents have a special opportunity to support their local community this weekend. The ...

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Sta...

As part of our Meet Your Officer series, we are excited to introduce Sergeant Patrick Zickefoose of the Okmulgee Police Department. After finishing a demanding 12-hour night shift, Sergeant Zickefoose...

The Okmulgee Times office will be closed Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Times will reopen Monday, Dec. 2, during regular hours.

The holiday season in Henryetta is about to get a dazzling upgrade as the Chamber of Commerce launches the inaugural Mistletoe Market and gears up for Shop Small Saturday. This highly anticipated mult...

Embrace the holiday spirit and show your support for local businesses during Shop Small Saturday in Okmulgee. This nationwide event encourages communities to rally behind their small businesses and st...

Three extraordinary students from Okmulgee High School (OHS) recently captivated the Okmulgee City Council during its Nov. 19 meeting, showcasing the vibrant spirit and opportunities at OHS. Invited b...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) 911 Telecommunications Center held a meet and greet at the Okmulgee County Emergency Management building, fostering collaboration among local age...

At their regular meeting on Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners heard from Rose Lynch, Interim Director of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter, who provided an update on the shelter’s ...

Okmulgee FFA had the opportunity to travel to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention and Expo on Oct.22-25 Nine members traveled to be recognized on-stage at the convention as a National 3-Star ...

A Canadian-based liqueur company has announced its first United States facility opening in Okmulgee.Elder Bros Distillery will blend its elderflower and apple strudel liqueurs, as well as its authenti...

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for ten Okmulgee County school districts.Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidac...

The Okmulgee City Council convened on Tuesday, for its regular session at City Hall, opening with an invocation delivered by Rev. McKinley Rice of St. Matthews Baptist Church. The meeting blended comm...

A remarkable partnership is crafting not just beautiful wooden creations but also a story of faith and friendship. Bryan and Tom, the duo behind Dudes Endeavor, have turned personal challenges into op...

DAWN CARTERREPORTERFor this installment of Meet the Officers, I visited the Okmulgee Central Fire Station to sit down with Firefighter Matt Hackler. Our conversation spanned his journey into public se...