Boys 4x100 Relay takes 3rdThe Okmulgee Invitational Track and Field Meet March 28 brought a variety of talented athletes from around the state to Harmon Field.The annual meet was a success thanks to C...

We at Second Baptist Church invite you to join us as we celebrate the risen Savior each Sunday morning! We begin Sunday School with small groups for Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. with a class for every age...

Set a Plan of GrievingMany people say, “Never say never.” Never is a strong word to be sure, and I am going to use it in this article to emphasize what can be very harmful to someone who is grieving. ...

“Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he unde...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been friends with another couple for many years. We would get together occasionally, and we mostly enjoyed their company. When the house across the street from ours be...

Eight out of 10 Americans celebrated the Easter holiday Sunday, according to the National Retail Federation. It is a day of great religious significance for the 63% of Americans who classify themselve...

Kennedy Sullivan from Morris earned a silver medal in the Sophomore category at the Oklahoma School for the Blind’s regional Braille Challenge competition in Muskogee.Sullivan is an OSB 5th grader. Th...

As several popular songs remind us the seasons and times change, we at the Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) will change and adjust too. The one remaining constant here in Okmulgee seems to be ani...

World Championship.Okmulgee raised $30 for the Oklahoma Heart Fund Drive through a weight watchers sponsored Heart Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show.--- 25 Years Ago:Okmulgee Head Start sang “We Are The ...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta.Okemah Fire Chief Roy Neal will be...

Meeting planned April 9The Okmulgee County Republicans will host State Auditor Cindy Byrd Tuesday, April 9. This meeting is open to the public and will provide updates on the latest audits and informa...

3-5Burn Permits for KeepOkmulgee Beautiful Week |Burn permits are available for Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week (April 7-13). Applications will be accepted April 1-5 and, if accepted by the Okmulgee Fire...

Deadline is FridayIn recognition of Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, which is April 7-13, and to assist residents in helping keep their properties looking beautiful, free burn permits will be available f...

Understanding, Support & CommunityApril 2 marked World Autism Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and celebrating the unique talents and abilities of individ...

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill - Sanctuary(n): a place of refuge or safety. It can be a physical location, such as a churc...

August 28, 1935 - March 29, 2024Margaret Lou Wainwright, 88, of Morris, died Friday morning March 29, 2024, at her home. Margaret was born to Juanita Wells Vaughan and Herman Wells on August 28, 1935,...

October 8, 1966 - March 30, 2024Danny Treesh passed this life on March 30, 2024, at the age of 57. He was born October 8, 1966, in Tulsa to Dennis and Sue (Keele) Treesh. Danny worked as a salesman fo...

August 28, 1969 - April 1, 2024Services are pending for Bernadette Ratcliff,54, of Dustin, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, in Tulsa.