September 24, 1926 - December 28, 2024Nila Jean Barnard, a longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was 98 years old.Funeral services for Nila are scheduled for 2 p.m. ...

July 5, 1941 - January 5, 2025Ivan “Gene” Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Checotah. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby. A public viewing and visitation will be held Wedn...

June 3, 1952 - December 24, 2024James Jackson Robertson, Jr., born June 3, 1952, in Henryetta, passed from this life on December 24, 2024. James was loved and known by most as “Jackie,” “Pops” or “Old...

June 18, 1939 - December 29, 2024Levertha Bird Walker, age 85, homemaker and longtime resident of Sapulpa, died December 29, 2024, in Ascension St. John Hospital in Sapulpa surrounded by family. Funer...

Vernon Leroy Long, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 5, 1928, in Schulter, he was the son of William Crayton Long...

Andy Joe Mahan, a resident of Henryetta, passed away January 8, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born February 6, 1936, in Weleetka to Ben and Maude (Moore) Mahan.Funeral service will take place at 2 p....

Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Breadstick Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Tu...

Due to the weather, the regular scheduled meeting of the Okmulgee County Fairboard has been moved to Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma in Okmulgee.Agenda items i...

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m.According to Dr. Ann Alexander, c...

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced the OKJob-Match.com system officially shut down Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. A new, more advanced job-matching platform will take its place and...

An extensive remodeling project is nearing completion at the Okmulgee County Courthouse.Following the overhaul and addition of new amenities in the main courtroom, Courtroom 1, on the third floor of t...

The Schulter High School cheer squad was excited this week to debut their new home uniforms. Pictured are Crystal Weeks, Raylynn Stewart, Kirsten Simmons, Keyanna Smiley and Pazlye Corornel. Coaches a...

Schulter and Henryetta basketball started the second half of the season strong, sweeping Graham-Dustin and Kellyville, respectively, at home games Tuesday. The Schulter Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Focus on collaboration this week, Aries. Teamwork leads to unexpected rewards if you are open to others’ ideas, so remain receptive to the input of teammates.TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

In April, Anthony Goulding, died in flames as sheriff ’s deputies attempted to enforce an eviction order against him and his wife from the Oklahoma City home they had occupied for decades.Charles Hend...

The HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show is set to captivate visitors at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center this weekend, Jan. 11-12. Known as one of the largest reptile expos in the United States, the even...

Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish everyone a happy 2025! A new year brings new goals and aspirations for self-trans...

Emmy-winning storyteller Bob Dotson will be the keynote speaker for the February launch of a mobile app designed to better acquaint users with Oklahoma City’s African-American history.The app is the c...

The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that the IRS Free File Guided Tax Software will be available Friday for taxpayers ahead of the official start of tax season later this month.Starting J...

1:30 a.m. - Suspicious Vehicle - Hornbeam Rd. RP advised of a white Prius parked behind a green double gate with what appeared to be a hand resting on the windowsill.7:16 a.m. - Shots Heard - Holly Rd...