Input sought on the future of Oklahoma public education School leaders from across the state are developing a vision for the future of Oklahoma public education. All Oklahomans - students, parents, ed...

Find These Treasures at Your Local Library Mitch Albom American author, journalist and musician, was born into a Jewish family with an older sister and younger brother. He celebrates May 23, 1958, as ...

Okmulgee YMCA completes renovations New programs added Dawn Carter Reporter Discover the Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa: a community hub for healthy living. --- The YMCA Promise The Okmulgee YMCA of G...

How is your retirement income taxed? Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and ho...

Grand Lake May 19 - Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, plastic bai...

Planners, NPers and FPers Some of us are Planners. Meticulous and rather ridiculous methodical planners, we spend a lot of time laying out our life like a checkerboard square. We know what we will be ...

Candidate Profile David Walker seeks re-election Editor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 2. Candidates are incumbent David Walker and challengers Steve Ward an...

New programs added; pool open for summer swimming Discover the Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa: a community hub for healthy living. --- The YMCA Promise The Okmulgee YMCA of Greater Tulsa is dedicated ...

The Henryetta Lions and Rotary Clubs are excited about an upcoming fundraiser. It promises to be an epic showdown as the two clubs will face each other in a kickball game. Approval for the event was g...

Get your tickets now for the upcoming Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Roy Madden Spring Roundup Rodeo.During this two-day event, guests can observe rodeo activities such as bareback riding, bull riding,...

OCEM Report The week commenced with attending the Board of County Commissioners meeting. FEMA Registration Update Briefing: A weekend FEMA Registration update briefing was held to assess the progress ...

Humane Society moves to temporary office Our last day in Okmulgee Animal Shelter was Friday, May 17. Our temporary office is located at 115 S. Muskogee Ave. in Okmulgee. You can reach us at 918-752-06...

USDA approves disaster SNAP assistance for storm survivors Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA-FNS) to prov...

Additional storm-affected counties added for replacement of SNAP benefits due to food loss Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutri...

USDA approves disaster SNAP assistance for storm survivors Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA-FNS) to prov...

H-Town Theatre’s ‘Music Man’ opens tomorrowIt’s Show Time!Tomorrow evening, the long hours of rehearsal and preparation for Henryetta High School Theater Department spring production will be showcased...

Henryetta, Beggs to hold ceremonies this weekTwo county high schools will send out graduates after ceremonies this week.The Henryetta High School Class of 2024 will take their final walk on Friday in ...

Okmulgee named among 12 other counties affectedAfter weekend storms significantly impacted parts of Okmulgee County, commissioners convened a rare Sunday session, declaring an emergency in the county,...

Administrators and staff from Beggs, Dewar, Henryetta, Morris, Okmulgee and Preston Public Schools joined Green Country Technology Center for the 2023-24 Okmulgee County Teacher and Support Staff of t...

The Schulter varsity basketball program suffered a pair of double-digit setbacks this past Monday at Weleetka. The Lady Bulldogs fell to the host Weleetka Lady Outlaws in the opening contest by a 44-2...