Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Okmulgee County Humane Society's new Adoption Center is set to go before the Okmulgee Planning & Zoning Commission at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. This is an important step...

Early voting begins Thursday, June 13, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, which is important locally and globally to voice opposition to any form of abuse of older generations. It is a call to action to raise awareness about abuse...

With summer fast approaching, the YMCA of Greater Tulsa Okmulgee is gearing up to ensure the safety of all swimmers. At the heart of this effort are the new lifeguards, currently wrapping up their rig...

Come dance for the kids! The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services is planning a unique event soon to help raise funds. The first  Line Dance Competition and Showcase will be held Saturday, July 20 ...

5/20/2024 12:23 a.m. – Zoey’s Buds – Alarm – E backdoor burglar  alarm 4:50 p.m. – OSU Day Care – Fire Alarm – General fire alarm 7:24 p.m. – 900 Block N Osage – Car Fire – Vehicle on fire 7:56 p.m. –...

Tristan Loveless NonDoc.com A literal fight at the Okmulgee County Jail in December between detention officers and Muscogee Nation Lighthorse police led the tribe to charge one jailer, Matthew Joseph ...

During a lengthy meeting on Tuesday morning, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners discussed the termination of an existing audit engagement with the firm Ober and Littlefield, which was overseei...

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about a new scam in Oklahoma involving text messages about overdue toll charges. Some Oklahomans have received messages claiming they ow...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 3. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretar...

The VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct its Feed the Vets program Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. in...

The 2024 Harlan Ford “Ford Built Tough” Scholarship winners are Brooklyn Scott and Heavenly Tucker. With the support of Harlan Ford and the National FFA Foundation, two Okmulgee FFA seniors receive a ...

Preparations for Memorial Day are underway locally as the community and Nation prepares for events on Monday. Members of the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 and other organizations ...

OPS Superintendent Renee Dove retires After decades of unwavering commitment and tireless dedication to Okmulgee Public Schools, Superintendent Renee Dove is bidding farewell to her role, leaving behi...

Be sure to stop by each Friday, now through October, to visit the many vendors at the Okmulgee Farmers Market, located on 6th Street in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. There are...

Athletes to compete in JuneSeveral Okmulgee County seniors received 2024 All-State honors from the Oklahoma Native All State Association (ONASA). The ONASA was established in 2016 to recognize the sta...

Editor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 2. Candidates are incumbent David Walker and challengers Steve Ward and Ivan Funk. --- David Walker: A Dedicated Servan...

New programs added; pool open for summer swimming Discover the Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa: a community hub for healthy living. --- The YMCA Promise The Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa is dedicated ...

Tuesday’s meeting of the Okmulgee City Council opened with a prayer from Pastor Jonathan Hanshaw of Okmulgee First Assembly. Following the prayer and pledge, the council approved the minutes from thei...

The Honorary Chapter FFA Degree is the highest recognition members of the FFA chapter can bestow on those who help to advance agricultural education and the FFA by rendering outstanding service in the...