The Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team began their journey towards a third-straight state tournament appearance this past Saturday at Wiley Ryal Field in Dewar.The Dragons opened the 2023 campaign wit...

Henryetta unable to overcome sluggish start in loss to No. 20 SiloThe Henryetta Golden Knights’ bid for their first state basketball appearance in 73 years came to an end last Thursday afternoon at th...

Art Linkletter once asked the above question of a boy on his television show. He received a one-word reply: “Duck!” The giant Goliath could have used this advice when he fought young David in a story ...

I’ve heard it said that life is often to one of those giant wall tapestries. These became popular in the Renaissance and afterwards. If you ever visited the cathedral in Los Angeles, they have very fa...

Did you know, beyond the four kennels we operate in the Okmulgee County Animal Shelter, we also have 25 animals in foster homes and nine more in boarding?• Problem: Many of our foster families are ful...

On Monday, Oklahomans gathered at the State Capitol Building at 6 a.m. to honor the memory of those Oklahomans who fell victim to COVID 19.Organized by state Sen. Paul Rosino, this gathering had sever...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a son, daughter-in-law and grandson. We moved from another city to be closer to them and be part of their lives. The problem is, my husband dislikes our daughter-in-la...

It was the perfect weather for the 2023 Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association’s Polar Plunge and Buddy Walk on Saturday.Thanks to the support of the Okmulgee Rotary Club, Miss...

Hattie Mann honored on milestoneDear Editor:I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me celebrate my 100 Centenarian Birthday Party.It was wonderful, and I am so grateful you all took time out...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Chief of Police Patrick Williams will discuss State Question 820, which legalizes adults ov...

June 3, 1977 - February 25, 2023Allen Dean Smith, a resident of Henryetta, died February 25, 2023, in Tulsa at the age of 45. Allen was born June 3, 1977, in Henryetta to Treman and Ruby (McElhanon) S...

June 21, 1952 - March 1, 2023Memorial service for Kenneth Deckard, age 70, a resident of Okmulgee, was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Integrity Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Marcus Jeffery off...

June 16, 1942 - March 6, 2023Elver “Lee” Leroy Doerflinger of Sapulpa passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Elver was born on June 16, 1942, in El Dorado, Kansas to his parents, Robert ...

Preston earns State berths with area title sweepFor the first time in six years, the Preston varsity basketball team will make an appearance at the 2023 Class 2A state basketball championships.The Pre...

Green Country Technology Center is proud to announce that their SkillsUSA regional Opening and Closing teams have placed 1st and 2nd in last Friday’s competition at OSUIT and will be advancing to the ...

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month - a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Last week, Okmulgee Primary students celebrated Dr. Seuss ...

Twin Hills Gifted and Talented students participated in the annual Tulsa Tech Challenge hosted by the Tulsa Engineering Foundation. Students participate in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineerin...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority had an exciting 2022! We’ve had positive moves forward in every area of our organization.We’ve implemented numerous enhancements to the experience of our...

Sugar Creek Casino will be hosting “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest” and “Elvis is in the House” or at least he will be this weekend” This is not your local bar contest. Some of the best Elvis Impe...

November 24, 1976 - March 5, 2023Destiny Mondragon, age 46, a resident of Preston, died March 5, 2023, in Tulsa. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn-Okmulgee.