Remembered and the Things We Can’t ForgetLast Friday marked the 29th anniversary of a somber chapter in our state’s history. On the morning of April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh parked a Ryder truck lade...

Checks to detect non-healing wounds, other conditionsOn April 29, Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center staff are hosting a free foot screening open to the public. The event will take place at the Wou...

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting. Stayed at office for the remainder of the morning cleaning and going through documents for storage. Began cleanup of office next to Director’s Office. Went to Angel Ra...

This year marks a monumental milestone for Second Baptist Church as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. A century of faith, service and community engagement has shaped this church into a cornerstone ...

Okmulgee FFA member LeAundre Delonia has punched his ticket to the Oklahoma FFA State Public Speaking Contest after placing 1st in the Northeast Area Agribusiness Division Wednesday. LeAundre is the f...

A case with Okmulgee County ties was shared last week on Oklahoma Cold Cases. Any information helpful in solving this crime can be shared with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.--- Cathy Ann ...

Event begins at 10 a.m. in EdmondFamilies and friends of missing persons are invited to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Missing Persons Day Saturday, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science In...

Former Okmulgee Main Street Director Heather Sumner was recently named as new Executive Director for Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Sumner, who served as the Main Street director for 10 years, joined POK...

Felonies CF-2024-00036 04/23/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Evans, Corey Romon Domestic Abuse A&B CF-2024-00037 04/23/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Hewitt, Crystal Lee Bringing Contraband into a Place Where ...

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector (SAI) Cindy Byrd this week released the Federal Single Audit of expenditures made during FY 2022. This annual audit is a federally-mandated examination of whether th...

Patrick Ford Editor Several Okmulgee Main Street board members recently traveled to Oklahoma City for the 2024 Main Street Day at the Capitol. Attending from Okmulgee were Rusty Milroy, Mary Lewellen ...

Event planned this Friday, SaturdayThe Beggs Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their inaugural Frontier Day Friday Art Walk. The event will be held this Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Kenric West, age 47, of Henryetta, pleaded guilty to one count of distributing methamphetamine. The ch...

An Okmulgee man has been convicted of First Degree Murder following a trial in federal court this week. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern  District of Oklahoma announced Wednesday th...

GCTC’s Robotics Team was one of over 600 to attend the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, Mo.The Orpheum showed “God’s Not Dead,” “Amazing Spiderman” and “Godzilla.”---25 Years Ago:April 18-25 was Natio...

OSU Institute of Technology honored its 227th graduating class, comprising of 320 new skilled professionals ready to enter the workforce. The spring commencement held on April 19 spotlighted these gra...

Joshua Jackson During their regular meeting Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including blanket purchase orders for District 1 with S&H Auto amounting to $1,00...

Patrick Ford Editor In Oct. 2023, Okmulgee Main Street was excited to share a new experience with the community called “Umbrella Alley.” Located in the alley at 5th and Morton, adjacent to the OSU Cli...

The Beggs Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their inaugural Frontier Day Friday Art Walk. The event will be held this Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature high school students' art from seve...