“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...

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...

Okmulgee High School students were recognized for their participation in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. Brooklyn Scott (left photo) placed first in the competition and Tane...

It’s the time of year referred to as “the Holidays” here in America. A time of food and family get-togethers and simple memories of fun to be made. After the last two years, something that is greatly ...

Ethel Garvey, seated, was honored on her 100th birthday Dec. 13 at Okmulgee Baptist Village, where she resides. Several relatives and friends joined her in the celebration. Ms. Garvey is pictured with...

The one-act play, “Roomers” was presented last Friday by the OHS Drama Dept., with the assistance of the Okmulgee Community Theatre, at the historic Orpheum Theatre.. Under the direction of Nicholas T...

Hoffman Fellowship Center will host the Gospel Way Band Saturday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and will include ham and all the fixings. Hoffman Fellowship will be closed after t...

What an exciting time for these local Henryetta Public Schools students. They were the Okmulgee County Conservation District’s local winners for the OACD Poster contest. District Manager of OCCD Jenni...

Green Country Technology Center held its LPN Graduation Monday, Dec.12. These young ladies spent the last 12 months tirelessly working to gain their LPN credentials. Nursing Instructor is Ana Richards...

In addition to Okmulgee’s annual Festival of Lights Parade last week, the City of Beggs and the Town of Morris (sponsored by Morris Lions Club) held their own Christmas-related events. Pictured are ha...

Okmulgee Cub Scout Pack 102 is collecting new or gently used sweatpants and t-shirts for the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center. Any size ladies sweatpants and t-shirts are needed, and any size bo...

Carlisle Mabrey III was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees at the Oklahoma Historical Society. The Oklahoma Historical Society is governed by a 25-member board of directors. Thirteen are elec...

It was November 17, 1980, when the mother-daughter duo Barbara Pollard and Glenda Chastain opened their doors for business as co-owners of Ye Olde Lamp Post Antiques. The antique store has been a stap...

In America it is virtually impossible to ignore what is probably the most celebrated season of the year. The familiar and festive sights and sounds are almost everywhere. Beautiful decorations are in ...

Woodlands Skilled Nursing & Therapy is inviting the public to come visit Santa on Monday, Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. Woodlands is located at 1701 East 6th Street in Okmulgee. As a special treat, Santa wil...

This Sunday, Dec. 11, is the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The readings are from Isaiah 40:1-9(9-11), 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 and Matthew 11:2-10(11). Way for the Lord The voice of the Baptizer cried out in the w...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Hometown Treasures Flowers, Gift and Amish Market in Morris recently. Though it has been open for a time, an official ribbon-cutt...

Donna Wilson, Mandi Atwell and Donna Stephanie of Okmulgee County Farm Bureau are shown with some of the items already donated for the annual Collection Drive, which continues through Dec. 16. Farm Bu...