As Memorial Day approaches, communities across Okmulgee County are coming together to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. On Monday, May 2...

Tonight, a chapter closes for the Henryetta High School Class of 2025. At 7 p.m., the graduating seniors will walk across the stage inside the Knights Center, marking not only the end of their high sc...

Mayor Michael Dickey is shown with representatives of VFW Post 539 as a proclamation was recently signed in support of the organization’s Buddy Poppy Drive, which is currently underway. Joining Dickey...

Congratulations to Henryetta’s Abbi Dodge, who was recently honored as one of the final Athletes of the Week of the season by Luv Ford. Pictured with Dodge are Missi Nash (left) and Coach John Truesda...

Mike Mazzei, right, who has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor, stopped by the newspaper office on his way to Henryetta Tuesday morning to visit with city and business leaders. Escorting Ma...

Kenny Wilson, with Patrons Bank in Henryetta, graduated from the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s 202425 Emerging Leaders Academy at the OBA’s 128th Convention on Tuesday, May 13, at the Skirvin Hilton ...

An Okmulgee man has pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking charges stemming from a case that spanned nearly two years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced.Ga...

Leaders from the Muscogee Nation, Osage Nation and Quapaw Nation (the “Nations”) have committed to collaborate and seek positive action from the State of Oklahoma on tobacco tax compacts. To date, the...

Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders have announced an agreement for the key elements to the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.The plan for the estimated $12.6 billion budget includes an income tax cu...

“I talk to him and ask him what to do and what college to go to,” says Abraham, 8. “God helps me make a decision like if I should hit my brother.”Decisions, decisions. If you’d like to enter college i...

Deuteronomy 32:4 - He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.If anyone ever asks you to define our God, what will you s...

Congratulations to the Dewar High School Class of 2025, as they celebrated their graduation with family, friends and the community last week. The top honor students addressed their classmates, like on...

Okmulgee High School athletes were honored at the All-Sports Banquet during the final week of school, an annual special event held at Dunbar School. Congratulations to all the students on their honors...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries.But tact isn’t always your specialty and sometimes your candor is now well-received.Keep that in mind this week.TAURUS –...

Okmulgee County voters delivered decisive outcomes in two key elections Tuesday, approving the Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) building fund millage proposal and selecting Republican Bryan Loga...

The Henryetta Board of Education tackled a packed agenda Monday evening during its regular May 13 meeting, addressing personnel decisions, infrastructure partnerships and program renewals as the distr...

The Elks Lodge #1822 in Okmulgee once again opened its doors with pride, gratitude and respect as they hosted the annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Banquet on May 10. The event, which has be...

Mary Ray Stephenson sat in the backyard of the house she and Wilbur bought in 1958, the same white clapboard home on lavender street in Schulter, Oklahoma where she had watched the world change from h...

In a comprehensive city council meeting that addressed multiple critical municipal issues, local officials demonstrated their commitment to community development, infrastructure improvement and fiscal...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...