Hillcrest, a regional leader in providing high-quality healthcare services to communities across eastern and northeastern Oklahoma, announced that Jeff Johnston has been named president and chief exec...

The Henryetta Public Library will hold a book signing Saturday, June 28, for debut author Kendra Thompson, a Henryetta native and proud graduate of Graham High School.Her debut novel, “The Harmony of ...

The Henryetta City Council met Tuesday evening, June 17, at the Henryetta Civic Center to conduct its regular monthly meeting, where members tackled a full agenda ranging from budget approvals and inf...

H-Town Community Theatre is inviting audiences to enjoy an evening of supernatural hilarity with its upcoming production of “Blithe Spirit,” a classic comedy by renowned playwright Noël Coward.Perform...

The Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) is giving local residents a chance to win big this Labor Day while supporting a great cause - local teachers and students.As part of its annual fundraiser, HEF...

This summer, Calvary Baptist Church is providing free meals for kids with its Come Unto Me program each Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon through Aug. 8 at the church, located at 112 W. Gentry St. in Hen...

The Henryetta Public Library continues its Summer Reading Program, featuring Genny Mooney as a special guest for the second week. Mooney taught the kids to have fun with bubbles and sidewalk chalk, dr...

The Henryetta community is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished and dedicated members, Andy Bealko, who passed away on June 16, 2025. A lifelong public servant and proud resident, Bealko lef...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular meeting Monday addressing a range of agenda items spanning from budgetary transfers to public safety agreements. Commissioners Mic...

Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, recently praised the findings of a new report detailing the economic contributions of Oklahoma’s tribal nations. Released by United for Oklahoma in collabor...

A dangerous text message scam is making the rounds across Okmulgee County and the state, prompting warnings from Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice and Service Oklahoma. The scam message claims to be a...

At its regular monthly meeting on June 9, the Henryetta Board of Education tackled a full agenda of updates, approvals and personnel matters, as the district gears up for the 2025-26 academic year. Su...

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times earned 1st Place in Sales Promotion, 2nd Place in Layout and Design and 3rd Place in advertising.-The Oklahoma Press Association presented its Better Newspaper Contes...

The Henryetta Lions Club continues to embrace its motto “We Serve” through active civic engagement and leadership renewal, as demonstrated in recent meetings and the annual officer installation ceremo...

The Henryetta Territorial Museum is opening its doors for a special series of public days this summer, giving residents and visitors a chance to explore the city’s rich history and heritage. Beginning...

Monday was the first meeting of the Henryetta Public Library Summer Reading Program.Keith Green and Billie Dean taught the kids all about Cornhole. They taught them the rules, how to throw the bean ba...

Congratulations to the new 2025-26 Mvskoke Royalty, Miss Muscogee Nation Aholoce Deere and Jr. Miss Muscogee Nation Mia Powell. The new royalty are pictured with Principal Chief David Hill and Second ...

Damian Smith is pictured above left with Dale Dickey after the annual Fish Fry event last week, held by the Tulladega Masonic Lodge #201. Smith, a 2025 graduate of Dewar High School, was one of the sc...

A special meeting of the Henryetta City Council has been set for 6:30 p.m. to consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The meeting will be held at the Civic Center, 115 S. 4th Street.

Nichols Park will rumble to life later this month as chrome-clad pickups, classic haulers, and modern street trucks roll in for the inaugural Tailgate Throwdown Truck Show, set for Saturday, June 21. ...