There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public  schools. The public is invited  to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every  backpack d...

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees civil rights protection to people with disab...

It’s back! The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off next Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Family Federal Credit Union....

Anthony Nieto GCTC Marketing & Communications Coordinator Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the successful graduation of its Summer 2024 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cohort...

Jeffrey Moore OCEM Director Monday, June 17 Off due to illness. --- Tuesday, June 18 Provided traffic cones for Sheriff's Office: Delivered and set up traffic cones at the courthouse for election retu...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Human Services will begin accepting online applications today, June 18, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded pro...

The alumni of Okmulgee Dunbar High School are gearing up for a remarkable event—the 20th All School Reunion. Scheduled for August 2-4, this three-day gathering promises to be a heartwarming celebratio...

The Biannual Meeting of the Membership of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation will be held on Thursday June 27, at the Fairgrounds Meeting Room at 6:30 p.m.  The purpose of the meeting is to: 1)...

Guest speaker Tuesday at the weekly meeting of Lions was Jim Hall of Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Jim has been with Farm Bureau for 23 or so years. He began by giving the Lions kudos for the service we have ...

Enerquip Thermal Solutions is proud to announce a $500 donation to the Beggs Lady Warriors Youth Softball team to help purchase new uniforms. This contribution supports Beggs Little League, which prov...

The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) saw some gre...

Early voting begins Thursday, June 13, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...

5/20/2024 12:23 a.m. – Zoey’s Buds – Alarm – E backdoor burglar  alarm 4:50 p.m. – OSU Day Care – Fire Alarm – General fire alarm 7:24 p.m. – 900 Block N Osage – Car Fire – Vehicle on fire 7:56 p.m. –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oceanic Breathing I often describe grief as an ocean. There are many reasons I find this a very fitting description. At first, I was in the middle of a hurricane and couldn’t see the end.  I was const...

School leaders from across the state are developing a vision for the future of Oklahoma public education. All Oklahomans - students, parents, educators, employers and residents - are invited to share ...