March 17, 1941 - January 23, 2025Geralea Joyce Russell, a resident of rural Henryetta, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on March 17, 1941, in Carlsbad, N.M. to Robert “B...

Joe Julian Acree passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Tulsa at 80 years of age.Joe was born May 10, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas. He attended Wilson Grade School in Okmulgee and graduated from Okmu...

June 9, 1960 - January 23, 2025Virgil David Lee, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, died January 23, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 64. He was born on June 9, 1960, in Henryetta to Virgil Lee, Sr. an...

October 12, 1932 - January 24, 2025Robert Gene “Bob” Brown passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Broken Arrow at 92 years of age. Visitation was held Tuesday from 12-6 p.m. at the funeral home. A f...

Para Jane (Horn) Priegel was born February 15, 1935, in Madill to the late Perry and Irene M. (Denton) Horn. She passed away Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, in Henryetta at 89 years of age.Jane w...

February 18, 1976 - January 27, 2025Chebonnie Lindsey passed away January 27,2025. Visitation will be held Thursday, January30, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Weogufgee In...

September 8, 1959 - January 23, 2025Joseph Smith, a resident of Dustin, died January 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home of Henryetta.

DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and ...

As the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next four months before the constitutionally required adjournment on the final Friday in...

The Preston Pirates capped an incredible run at the Muscogee Nation Invitational Tournament with a thrilling overtime victory over the Wilson Tigers, winning 45–36 on Jan. 25 at the Muscogee Dome. Wit...

The Henryetta Knights showcased their basketball prowess at the Beggs Invitational Basketball Tournament, clinching the championship with a series of impressive performances that culminated in a thril...

Steven Baldridge, a longtime public servant and dedicated community leader, has officially announced his candidacy for the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 8. With a career deeply rooted i...

H-Town Theatre’s upcoming production of Disney’s Cinderella is already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, thanks to the outpouring of generosity from Henryetta’s community members and local...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum on Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District 8 ...

Henryetta City Council covered a lengthy agenda during their regular monthly meeting, which included several appointments and decisions on property abatements.Agenda items discussed and approved were:...

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3.Those who wish to file for a municipal office...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 27. Okmulgee County Election Board Secr...

This report summarizes the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- Board of County Commissioners Meeting • Attended the meeting to ...

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging is now accepting applications for Older Americans Act Title III funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding is aimed at en...

Manager Amber Grider and the Okmulgee Senior Nutrition Center welcome seniors ages 60 and over to sign up for meals. Serving up nutritious meals at the Okmulgee CARD Senior Nutrition Center are (from ...