The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Fire Chief Roy Neal will b...

The annual Student Scholarship & Donor Recognition Banquet at OSU Institute of Technology took place on March 26. This event celebrated students for their academic accomplishments and allowed donors t...

In a unanimous decision, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month during their regular session Monday.The proclamation cited some 165 substan...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced that registration is now open for its free summer programs for middle and high school students. Cosponsored with the Wil...

Kalen Groves, a Beggs High School junior, served as a page for Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, at the Oklahoma State Capitol from April 1 to 4 during the second session of the 59th Legislature. Groves pl...

During their regular meeting on Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city's infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting churchgoers, and planned improveme...

Henryetta hosted their annual Track Meet last Friday, March 29, as numerous teams from around the area competed.Participating high schools from the county were Henryetta, Schulter and Wilson. Other sq...

Okmulgee Schools hosted the Junior High Track Meet Tuesday at historic Harmon Field, drawing numerous schools from around the area. Athletes competed in a variety of field events, with the top eight c...

Dewar baseball, slowpitch invitationals underwayThe 40th annual Dewar Invitational Joe Fowler Gumbo Classic started yesterday with action both in baseball and slowpitch softball.In the opening round, ...

As a labor of love and respect, members of VFW Post 539 in Henryetta worked to place bronze footmarks on the graves of veterans. This touching gesture helps to commemorate the impact these heroes have...

Totality to peak at 1:48 p.m. April 8Anticipation is high as citizens get ready to witness a celestial spectacle on April 8. The eclipse (with a 96.63 percent obscuration) promises an almost total blo...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host its next Legislative Forum today, April 5, at 12 noon at Shoney’s. The public is invited to at- tend.

Besides the ball games going on in Dewar this weekend, a Town-Wide Yard Sale and fundraisers will be on tap.The Town-Wide Yard Sale will take place Friday through Sunday, April 5-7. No permits are req...

The Henryetta Knights baseball team will hold a Shoney’s Night Fundraiser Monday, April 8, from 5-8 p.m. at Shoney’s in Henryetta. Come eat some amazing food and support the Henryetta baseball teams....

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting, worked on Sam.Gov account and gaining access to county account. Returned an email to citizen regarding floodplain questions. Received a phone call from Oklahoma Water ...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show is gearing up to be an extraordinary event, set for Saturday, April 20, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kelly Baehler, the c...

County resident Jason Harvey was recently named 2024 Sirloin Club Show Honoree.Harvey grew up in Beggs, where his family had a commercial cattle and show pig operation. His father was the agricultural...

It was the perfect day Saturday for the annual Henryetta Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at Nichols Parks. Hunters of all ages scoured for eggs around the area. Thanks to the community for their support, a...

As several popular songs remind us the seasons and times change, we at the Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) will change and adjust too. The one remaining constant here in Okmulgee seems to be ani...