The Okmulgee Fire Department was very busy Saturday morning, as they responded to two fires, one of which destroyed a four-story apartment building.The first fire was reported just after 4 a.m. at the...

Members hear security project proposalsNEWS EDITORThe Henryetta School board met in special session Monday at noon to hear several proposals on the HPS Security Camera Project.The first item of the se...

Community members recognized at annual banquetA packed house at the Henryetta Civic Center joined the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce as they celebrated a successful year in 2022.President Jeremy Robert...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce welcomes Adam Lollis and One Life Insurance with a ribbon cutting this week. The business is located at 316 W. Main Street. Pictured at the ribbon cutting were Adam L...

Wilson 4-H and FFA members were busy this past week at the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show. Congratulations to the winners. Here are the results from the various categories: Chicken Show • David...

Runoff set for Okmulgee City Council postA runoff has been set for April 4 for the Ward 2 seat for Okmulgee City Council. Tuesday’s municipal election drew only 330 ballots cast for the four candidate...

Members to hear presentations on security camera projectThe Henryetta Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday to hear several presentations about the Henryetta Public Schools Security Ca...

State Question 820 before votersThe deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is next week, Monday, Feb. 20. The County Election Board must receive applications by 5 p.m. on Feb. 20.Okmulgee Coun...

Escaped from Okmulgee Jail, involved in pursuitAn Okemah man will serve over 23 years in prison following his sentencing this week in federal court.On Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for ...

Been thanks community, students for supportThe Henryetta community celebrated the latest production of the H-Town Theatre group this past weekend, as the “Greatest Showcase” came to a close.The produc...

Congratulations to Green Country Technology Center’s amazing construction contestants from Steve Emerson’s class. Last week, they excelled at the SkillsUSA contest at OSUIT, taking 1st and 3rd place. ...

Need for theater improvements discussedThe need for improvements to the Henryetta High School auditorium was addressed during Monday’s meeting of the board.Travis Thompson spoke to board members about...

Farm Bureau Week is Feb. 20-24The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners appointed David Kennedy as Assistant Executive Director for Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) during Monday’s meeting...

Deadline is Feb. 16Have your photograph featured on the front of this year’s Okmulgee County Focus Magazine!Are you an aspiring photographer with an eye for a great photo opportunity?Do you enjoy capt...

Fundraiser to be held in downtown OkmulgeeThe Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association is teaming up with the Rotary Club and Neal’s Furniture for their upcoming fundraiser.The O...

Trustees and their alternates for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority Board were sworn in yesterday during the OCCJA meeting at Moore Detention Center. Giving the oath of office is Board Ch...

Contest of Candidacy ends today for Henryetta, DewarEight residents filed their candidacy this week for two Henryetta council posts as the declaration period ended Wednesday. The Contest of Candidacy ...

Greg Stidham, Assistant District Attorney for Okmulgee-McIntosh County, was honored Monday for 40 years of service.District Attorney Carol Iski brought Stidham into the surprise celebration at the Okm...

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program earned a split decision with the Wewoka Tigers and Lady Tigers this past Friday at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee. The Lady Bulldogs remained win...

Proceeds to help students travel to NYC It’s all about the music! H-Town Theatre’s ‘The Greatest Showcase’ opens tomorrow evening in the Alice Ghostley Auditorium at Henryetta High School. Justin Been...