Once again, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT), Okmulgee, has come through by receiving a grant totaling over $750,000 to train fiber optics technicians, which was the program f...

When I was just a lad, I lived with my family in Little Rock where I enrolled in first grade and began my formal education. My dad worked for a construction company that erected several large office c...

Okmulgee Primary is hosting a 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, to raise money for additional play spaces with new playground equipment for students. “This is for everyone, walkers and runners,” Assist...

Congratulations to South County Law Firm (above) and Miss Mary’s Market (below) on winning Okmulgee Main Street’s Scare on the Square decorating contests. The winners received baskets from Midge & Mil...

Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. According ...

It’s easy to underestimate how powerful your body is. Each day, your immune system works as a defense mechanism to keep bacteria and viruses under control - either by preventing new infections or figh...

Project Heart Senior • Monday: Chicken Pot Pie, Squash Medley, Harvard Beets, Brownie, Milk • Tuesday: Beef Stew, Green Peas, Spiced Pears, Cornbread, Mock Pecan Pie, Milk • Wednesday: Scrambled Eggs ...

How is it that songs continue to be an integral part in our programs for the Okmulgee Lions Club? As in “It’s a small, small, world?” So, when Lion Dr. Ed Osborn took the podium to introduce Tuesday’s...

Sallisaw wrestling coach Mark Smith was honored recently along with his three older brothers and parents by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at a banquet in Edmond. Smith’s ...

It has always amazed me that religion is only mentioned one time in the Scriptures in a positive light. In James 1:26, the Apostle James tells us, “If any man (person) among you seem to be religious, ...

Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee is excited about the upcoming Luther’s Oktoberfest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 1314 E. 6th St. Lots of prepa...

October 21 Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee. The event will include chili tasting, a 5k & Fun R...

Everything was just like Baby Bear’s porridge just right - for Tuesday’s semi-annual Okmulgee Lions Pancake Day gathering. Lions Mike Morrison, Larry Howell, Ron Martin and Beth Flud spent a good port...

DEAR ABBY: We recently found out my 19-yearold daughter is pregnant. This is her first boyfriend, and she is absolutely smitten with him. He has asked her to marry him, and we are excited and happy fo...

The Okmulgee County Historical Society is honored to announce two $10,000 donations. Heather Sumner (above) representing Okmulgee Main Street, and Leman Lewis (below) with Landmark for all Generations...

The City of Okmulgee will hold an electronic waste recycling event at the end of the month. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for...

Luther’s Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. 6th St. Attendees will be able to enjoy craft beer, German sausage, kraut, pretzels, re...

Pictured are some of the members of the Morris Academic Team after being named 2022 District Champions. The Morris Academic Team also competed in the first round of the I Want Answers competition at R...

Congratulations to the Preston High School Academic Team, who were recently awarded Class 3A District Champions. The team defeated Kellyville 260-170, Sperry 180-150 and Kiefer 350-70. Jon Robertson i...

The Pride Morris received all 1s with a Superior Rating at the OSSAA Regional Marching Contest held Tuesday. Congratulations to the band for their success.