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...

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...

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 Okmulgee Elks Lodge invites you to a Candidate Forum and Pie Auction on June 1, 2024, at 5 PM. The event will take place at 701 S. Mission, Okmulgee, OK. This is a unique opportunity to interact d...

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 June Several 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 st...

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 ...

Community Garden Accepting Donations for Parking Lot Sale The Okmulgee County Community Garden is accepting donations for the parking lot sale it’s holding in conjunction with Okmulgee’s City-Wide Gar...

Introducing Dragonfly Ink Designs In the center of downtown Beggs, a vibrant new business has taken flight. Dragonfly Ink Designs, owned by the talented Kelly Howell, is a haven for creativity and cra...

With the Primary Election and Special Elections right around the corner, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information ...

Friday, May 24, is the last day to apply for voter registration. To be eligible, you must be a United States Citizen, a resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old. However, you must be at least...

By David Seeley The Sequoyah County Times The Preston Pirates were battling two foes in Thursday afternoon’s Class 2A State Baseball Tournament quarterfinals at Shawnee High School’s Ed Skelton Field....

Highlights and Key Discussions Last Friday, May 3, the final Legislative Forum of the year took place inside the Mabrey Bank meeting room in Okmulgee. Representative Scott Fetgatter provided a compreh...

Families and friends of missing persons are invited to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Missing Persons Day Saturday, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute in Edmond. The event is f...

On 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 Wound Care Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Patients ...