OSU Institute of Technology will celebrate the nation’s heroes with a Veterans Appreciation Day on Nov. 10. In honor of OSUIT’s 75th Anniversary, this year’s celebration will include a parade, along w...

Two officers with the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority were recognized during Thursday’s meeting of the board. Executive Director and Chief of Law Enforcement Officer Director Shannon Clark,...

A jury trial for a Morris teacher accused of sexual assault has been moved to February. The legal team representing Dallas Ewton was granted an extension to have more time to review more than 24,000 t...

The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter will host a benefit dinner Monday, Nov. 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 701 S. Mission in Okmulgee. The event will feature spaghetti, salad, French bread, a dr...

Both young and old enjoyed the various Halloween holiday events around Okmulgee, including Scare Off the Square at the Claude Cox Omniplex on Friday and Trick or Treating at downtown businesses Saturd...

Joseph Morgan, a seventh grader from Twin Hills Public School, pictured with Katina Holland, drew a unique advertisement rendering for Simple Simons Pizza. Mia Rodriguez, a seventh grader from Twin Hi...

Dodge Brawl returns Saturday evening to Brock Gym. The fundraiser event, sponsored by Neal’s Furniture, begins at 6 p.m. The general public is invited to attend and admission is $1 which includes one ...

Ella Cox, 2021 graduate of Morris High School, was recently awarded a $200 scholarship from the members of the Prairie Bell Home & Community Education organization. Ella is the daughter of John and Je...

Local entrepreneurs Sheri Newport and Buffy Gaither, owners of 2 Broke Girlz, are the newest tenants in the former Dowry location on the Square in downtown Okmulgee. The pair say their goal is to supp...

Okmulgee Street crews began hanging lights across Main Street Monday. Okmulgee Main Street Executive Director Heather Sumner says she is excited to see the lights going up. “I love seeing our downtown...

Some county voters will begin deciding this week on who will be the County Commissioner for District 3 in a Special General Election. Early voting begins Thursday, Nov. 4. Tuesday, Nov. 9 is the elect...

The annual Dripping Springs Rendezvous returns next weekend to Okmulgee. Each November, re-enactors travel just outside of Okmulgee for a weekend experience that relives the 1800s. The Dripping Spring...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is asking for help locating the owners of some horses found east of Okmulgee. If you believe these horses are yours, contact the Sheriff ’s Office to provide a de...

Oct. 31 was retirement day for long-time State Farm Agent Jon Giddings. On Friday, family, friends and clients, along with the new agent, joined Jon and wife Lawanna for a celebration of 41 years of s...

A county resident expressed some of her concerns during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. During Input by the Public, resident Donna Boss-Martin spoke about a marijuana g...

The Okmulgee County Republicans met Thursday at the Briefcase in Henryetta with special guests State Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Logan Phillips. Prior to the guest speakers addressing those in...

It’s always good to know what’s going on in our backyard, but in this case, it’s our front yard - Tulsa. Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was presented by Tulsa fireman, Capt. Terry Sivadon, Urba...

First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Worship with us this Sunday morning! Traditional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by Sunday Scho...

One of the all-time greatest songs ever written, in my opinion, is John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” that speaks to us of God’s matchless grace. This song has blessed multitudes of people in many generati...

A pair of Beggs High School Cross Country runners will tie up their laces this weekend for the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association State Cross Country Meet. Autumn and Summer Lester, BHS ...