Harlan Ford’s annual Toy Drive continues through Saturday, Dec. 17. Toys can be dropped off at Harlan Ford, Tavern 56, Midge & Millie’s Bookstore, Jandebeur’s Motorsports Park, Miss Mary’s Market, The...

Okmulgee High School students were recognized for their participation in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. Brooklyn Scott (left photo) placed first in the competition and Tane...

Beggs City Council approved the 2021-22 Audit by Violet Kirkendall from Hood and Associates during their monthly session held Monday. The board tabled Resolution 2022-- 05 for entering into Contract f...

It’s the time of year referred to as “the Holidays” here in America. A time of food and family get-togethers and simple memories of fun to be made. After the last two years, something that is greatly ...

The end of each year allows us to reflect on what is behind us and look forward to what is to come. As we begin this new chapter, thank you for putting your trust in me. It’s a responsibility I will n...

He was a big man. He stood six foot three or four tall. He weighed at least 250 pounds. He was a “rough and tumble” type of man. He was a lumberjack - literally! He worked for the local lumber company...

DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife, “Jenny,” and I were together seven years, married for almost five of them. We have a young child together. We have been divorced for eight months. I have been trying to reconcil...

Gaspar sat atop the moving beast, his body swaying in the rolling gait. Memories stirred. He savored such occasions as this when he could, without interruption, review his past, his station in life an...

It’s cookie time! This week I went with a more adult flair. They are baked though so they are still safe for the kids if you so choose to share. I would think these would make the cookie exchange part...

Ethel Garvey, seated, was honored on her 100th birthday Dec. 13 at Okmulgee Baptist Village, where she resides. Several relatives and friends joined her in the celebration. Ms. Garvey is pictured with...

The one-act play, “Roomers” was presented last Friday by the OHS Drama Dept., with the assistance of the Okmulgee Community Theatre, at the historic Orpheum Theatre.. Under the direction of Nicholas T...

Hoffman Fellowship Center will host the Gospel Way Band Saturday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and will include ham and all the fixings. Hoffman Fellowship will be closed after t...

What an exciting time for these local Henryetta Public Schools students. They were the Okmulgee County Conservation District’s local winners for the OACD Poster contest. District Manager of OCCD Jenni...

Green Country Technology Center held its LPN Graduation Monday, Dec.12. These young ladies spent the last 12 months tirelessly working to gain their LPN credentials. Nursing Instructor is Ana Richards...

The Morris School board met Monday, and approved several items including a stipend for all district employees. The board approved the $250 stipend which has been given for a number of years. The India...

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell stressed the importance of being involved in local politics and participating in local elections during his visit with the Okmulgee County Republicans Tuesday, Dec. 13. ...

The Dewar varsity basketball program traveled to Mason High School Tuesday evening for a showdown with the host Mason Eagles and Lady Eagles. The Lady Dragons fell by a 5753 outcome in the opening con...

The Wilson varsity basketball program dropped a pair of road contests Monday evening in Weleetka. The Lady Tigers found themselves on the losing end of a 59-43 outcome in the opening contest on Monday...

The Schulter varsity basketball program hosted a pair of contests earlier this week, coming away with a split decision in the 2-game homestand. The Schulter cage squads began the homestand Monday with...

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program had their two scheduled games this week postponed due to a slew of illnesses at Okmulgee schools. The Okmulgee cage squads were scheduled to host county rival M...