The mention of “Greenwood Lake” brings back memories to many that grew up in Okmulgee. For about 75 years, young people spent their summer months at the lake situated two miles south of downtown, near...

Another successful Pecan Festival is in the books, from the ribbon cutting to officially open the event (pictured above) to the contests, fun and food. The community braved the hot weather to celebrat...

Last week, I presented an overview of the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget, which takes effect on July 1. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be breaking down various areas within the budget to show how public...

Enjoy a day of fun, tip-top automobiles AND meet our adoptables, at Harlan Ford's annual Car Show! Meet our adoptables, participate in a Cake Walk Fundraiser by the Okmulgee Rotary Club, a cornhole to...

A group of county students are excited about an upcoming trip to New York City, but are asking for assistance to do so. During the Morris High School Cheer Camp, tryouts were held by the Jeff and Crai...

The Tulsa Area United Way is hosting the 3rd annual Day of Caring Food and Blood Drive on June 24. Last year, more than 42,000 pounds of food and over 200 pints of blood were collected, helping countl...

Editor’s Note: The Primary Election is June 28 and the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance have prepared information sheets for the candidates in the various races. In an effort to save space, if ...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation will host its third annual Honor Walk to Protect Sacred Places on Tuesday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex Pavilion in Okmulgee. The walk is organized to brin...

The City of Okmulgee is one again offering permits for shooting off fireworks inside city limits. The price for the permit is $20. Those wishing to obtain one will need to apply for a permit online at...

For voters in Okmulgee County, early voting begins Thursday, June 23. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day can vote early at their County Election Board. Early voting is...

This week, Okmulgee area children have been learning basic skills at the Okmulgee Tennis Camp, put on by Okmulgee Schools and led by Coaches James and Michelle Quinn. On Thursday, the camp received a ...

PATRICK FORD Times Editor A county woman is due in Okmulgee County district court, facing multiple charges including drug trafficking. Rachel Lynn Smith, 49, is being held in the Okmulgee County Jail ...

Okmulgee Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of ...

New staff and administrative assignments were approved by the Morris School board in their monthly regular meeting on Monday. Following an executive session, the following personnel items were approve...

The warm temperatures on Saturday didn’t stop a fun and successful Frontier Day, sponsored by the Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce. Lots of work went into making this event a success and thanks to the m...

Oklahoma may continue to use its three-drug lethal injection protocol to carry out executions, U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot ruled on Monday. In a 45-page ruling, Friot ruled plaintiffs fell “well...

American Legion Post 10 held several special guest speakers at their last meeting. The post hosted the four county junior high school students who attended Boys State. They were Kevin Wang and Tyler H...

During the final week of the Friends of the Okmulgee Library Book sale, all items are now half off, according to chair Jackie Lee. For those wishing to take advantage of this 50 percent off sale, here...

Okmulgee County Genealogical Society members have not been able to meet in-person for more than two years. When COVID-19 caused the Okmulgee Public Library to close its meeting rooms to the public, th...

Runners, get ready! The Nutty Pecan Run, a 5K obstacle course, presented by Justice Fit, will take place Saturday, June 18. Registration can be done at the Okmulgee Chamber, Justice Fit or the Okmulge...