The Salvation Army is now taking applications for this year’s Angel Tree, for children ages 0-12. Applications will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 111 E. 8th S...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main Street in Henryetta. The program for this month will...

All students ages 3-21 who are residents of Twin Hills School have a right to a free and appropriate education in accordance with Public Law 94-142. Students in need of special services will be provid...

The OCHS Thrift Store will hold a Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature door prizes, refreshments and flash sales throughout the day. The Okmulgee Farm...

The Nuyaka Fire Department will hold their annual fundraiser Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Nuyaka Baptist. This year’s menu includes all-you-can eat barbecue (chopped brisket, pulled pork, bologna, a...

Make personal growth a priority. Expand your interests, hone your skills and take responsibility for your life, happiness and success. Travel, education and experience will help you recognize what you...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce welcomed Adams Industries to Okmulgee Monday morning with a ribbon cutting. The office is located at the northwest corner of 8th and Muskogee, next to Walter’s Real Es...

CP Kelco employees volunteered their time last week in a cleanup project at two downtown locations. The Okmulgee Neighborhood Revitalization Program, formed under the City of Okmulgee, worked with CP ...

Good morning, Okmulgee. Just to hit on a few things for you to know, the Okmulgee County Humane Society is undergoing a few changes and will require your patience during our reconstruction. A new dire...

Last Saturday was the perfect day for the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce fundraiser golf tournament at Fountainhead Golf Course. A full roster of 18 teams participated in the event throughout the day. C...

The Town of Grayson held their annual fundraiser last weekend, as residents and lots of visitors enjoyed the day’s activities and the delicious Gumbo. Vendors and informational booths of all kinds wer...

Okmulgee citizens are being asked to report any thefts, even if they may be considered too ‘small’ or trivial. A rash of thefts have been plaguing various areas of the city. Residents have reported pe...

Sample ballots are now available for the Nov. 8, General Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy...

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission unanimously approved a program this week in which emergency drought cost-share funds are being made available to all 77 Oklahoma counties via distribution by local...

Erik Zoellner was welcomed Monday morning as the commissioner for Okmulgee County District 1. Judge Pandee Ramirez gave him the Oath of Office as Zoellner was joined by his wife Shamron. Commissioner ...

One of the greatest gifts we as humans possess is the power of choice. We all make a multitude of choices every day of our lives, many without even thinking about it. We decide what time we wake up, w...

Halloween returns to downtown Oct. 31 for Okmulgee Main Street’s Scare on the Square. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was moved to the Muscogee Nation’s Claude Cox Omniplex as a drive-thru giv...

A motorcycle crash Wednesday in Wagoner County claimed the life of a former resident. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Euvah Bryant, 63, of Inola, expired due to injuries sustained in a motorcycl...

The Dunbar All-School Association is gearing up for another year of service and has begun holding meetings again. Meetings are held at the former Banneker Kindergarten Building located at 417 E. 2nd. ...

PATRICK FORD During last week’s Okmulgee School board meeting, members were given updates by four departments, outlining improvements and plans for the current school year. Speaking were John Reed (Tr...