It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions.It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toast...

The marasca cherry is a small fruit that is said to grow with the best flavor only on the lands of coastal Croatia. While Croatia produces the most marasca cherries, Italy, Slovenia, southern Hungary ...

Athletes from Okmulgee, Morris, Beggs, Henryetta, Dewar and Wilson junior high and high schools participated at the Checotah Crossroads Cross Country event Tuesday.Schools are gearing up for regional ...

Athletes from Henryetta and Beggs competed at the OBU Cross Country Meet Thursday, Oct. 3, finishing with notable results:Henryetta High SchoolIn the Boys’ 3A race, the team placed third overall with ...

The Beggs Lady Golden Demons softball team, under the leadership of Coach Danny Phillips, wrapped up their 2024 season with a solid 17-13 record, marking their first winning season in three years. It ...

The fall football season is heating up, and several local teams are set for pivotal matchups this Friday night. From teams on the hunt for their first win to those defending unbeaten records, Week 7 p...

Congratulations to the Henryetta Knight Brigade, who won first place in their class for Parade March at the Konoway Band Day held last week. The Knight Brigade, under Alan Montgomery, also placed 3rd ...

Henryetta High School is gearing up for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration this year, set to take place on Thursday and Friday. The event promises to unite the community in a display of school sp...

Henryetta VFW Post 539 will hold a Flag Drive to raise money to purchase new flags due to wear and tear of current flags.Service life of each cemetery memorial flag is between three and four years bef...

Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes.Carne...

September 2, 1942 - October 5, 2024Beverley J. Wright passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Beverley was born in Okmulgee to the late Hubert and Ruby “Ruth” (Lewis) Bryant, on September 2, 1942.A ...

November 24, 1965 - October 4, 2024Nero Louis Tecumseh, Jr., a resident of Tulsa, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 58. He was born November 24, 1965, in Claremore.Wake servi...

June 8, 1936 - September 30, 2024Dorothy “June” Cole of Tulsa passed away September 30, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on June 8, 1936, in Okmulgee, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Crummett) ...

January 3, 1970 - September 30, 2024Betty “Lagina” Gaines was born January 3, 1970, and passed away September 30, 2024.The hour of remembrance for LaGina will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11...

December 9, 1988 - October 7, 2024Services are pending for Nicholas “Nick” Holland, 35, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, in Henryetta.

October 31, 1958 - October 6, 2024Gary Don Pitts, a resident of Henryetta, passed this life on October 6, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 65. Born October 31, 1958, in Borger, Texas to Kenneth and Eva (T...

September 28, 2024Marilyn Denise Polk, age 66, accountant and resident of Okmulgee, died September 28, 2024, in Tulsa surrounded by family. A home going service is scheduled Saturday, October 12, 2024...

Judge Duane Alan Woodliff, 82, died in Edmond on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.Judge Woodliff was born on November 7, 1941, in Norman to Law Kirk Woodliff and Mary Lou Woodliff. He lived most of his life i...

December 17, 2002 - October 4, 2024Trelon “Trey” Behn, age 21, a resident of Tulsa, died Friday, October 4, 2024, in his home. A home going service is scheduled Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 3 p.m. a...

June 21, 1971 - October 3, 2024Shelly Dawn Been, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Okmulgee at the age of 53. She was born June 21, 1971, in Okmulgee to Forrest Kelly a...