Can life insurance help provide retirement income?

Columns & Opinion

December 1, 2023

If your children are grown and your mortgage is paid off, do you still need to carry life insurance? It depends on your situation, but for many people, a cash-value life insurance policy, such as whole life or universal life, can be a valuable, tax-efficient source of retirement income.

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Legislative Forums planned Friday

January 1, 2025

To kick off the new year, legislative briefings from Oklahoma State Representatives will resume Friday, Jan. 3. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Forum at 8:30 a.m. at the M...

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2024: The Year in Review

January 1, 2025

This year brought a blend of milestones, challenges and celebrations to Okmulgee County, reflecting the resilience and unity of our community. From championship victories and historic recognitions to ...

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City of Henryetta calls for April 2025 municipal election

January 1, 2025

The City of Henryetta has officially called for a Nonpartisan General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The election, outlined in Resolution No. 1310, was passed and approved by...

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First-half of property tax due

January 1, 2025

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the deadline for first-half 2024 property tax payments to Jan. 10, 2025. Second-half payments remain due by March 31, 2025.Property tax statements a...

Obituaries

Marilyn Leigh Counterman

January 1, 2025

May 2, 1939 - December 27, 2024Marilyn Leigh Counterman, a lifelong resident of the Henryetta community, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in Henryetta at the age of 85. She was born May 12, 1939...

Obituaries

Levertha B. Walker

January 1, 2025

June 18, 1939 - December 29, 2024Levertha B. Walker, age 85, a longtime resident of Sapulpa, died December 29, 2024, in Sapulpa surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmu...

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Looking Back at 2024

January 1, 2025

As the year comes to a close, it is fitting to reflect on what we were able to accomplish on behalf of our great state. From battling organized crime to standing against the Biden Administration’s fed...

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What is the driving force in your life?

January 1, 2025

“Not following directions,” says Lyle, 5.I’ve been down that road, Lyle, and it’s not one you want to travel.“My mommy and daddy’s kisses and hugs,” says Emily, 5. There are a lot of kids who wish the...

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Witness a Miracle

January 1, 2025

Exodus 14:31 - And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.The Israelites we...

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Okmulgee FFA delivers treats to OHS faculty

January 1, 2025

Okmulgee FFA members delivered baked treats made in Ms. Stewart’s Food Science class Okmulgee High School faculty and staff the week before Christmas break. The Food Science class made Rice Kriispie t...

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As Oklahoma executions continue, new death sentences grow rare

January 1, 2025

Oklahoma’s death row is dwindling with each execution.No state court has imposed a death sentence since May 13, 2022, when a Tulsa County judge followed a jury’s recommendation and sentenced David War...