August 15, 1941 - July 21, 2024Ms. Elvina Thierry, 92, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Tulsa with her loving family near her side.The celebration of life for Elvina will commence on Saturday, Au...

February 1, 1954 - July 28, 2024Randy Ray Rasco, a resident of Henryetta, passed this life on July 28, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born February 1, 1954, in Cleburne, Texas to Martis and Maxine (Wa...

May 26, 1957 - July 27, 2024George Allen Barnes, 67, of Okmulgee, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Okmulgee. He was born on May 26, 1957, in Ada to George Allen Barns, Sr. and Nora June (Stone) Barnes...

Registration for the inaugural Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Advocacy Boot Camp will close on Wed., July 31 at 5 p.m. CDT.The year-long program will focus on making those interested in ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Damon Lee West, age 45, of Henryetta, pled guilty to one count of distributing methamphetamine.The Ind...

Editor’s Note: There are three new superintendents leading county schools this year: Clay Vinyard at Okmulgee, Jason Price at Henryetta and Becky Alexander at Morris. This week, we take a look at two ...

In a pivotal move for Okmulgee Public Schools, Clay Vinyard steps into his role as the new superintendent, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective aimed at revitalizing the di...

Maren Janis and Crystal Nero of First Family Federal Credit Union reminds customers to pick up a key for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt now underway. Keys are available at both Henryetta and Okmulge...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: One important date for all local parents is the Aug. 17 school supply giveaway at the Okmulgee County YMCA, s...

Okmulgee County Community Garden members and friends of the Garden are asked to come help with some clean-up efforts Saturday morning, July 27. Garden Executive Director Bob Seebeck will be there star...

July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees civil rights protection to people with disabilities. These ri...

In February 2024, wildfires in western Oklahoma, fueled by hot and dry conditions and high winds, destroyed at least 18 homes, 1,180 head of cattle, 75,000 bales of hay and 431 miles of fence.“OSU Ext...

Taryn Dixon of Okemah was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Dixon is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences.To qualify for the Dean’s Lis...

A huge shout out to our guest speakers at the July 2024 monthly Okmulgee County Democratic Party. As you know, we are all about education, information and involvement in our community. Hearing from co...

The board and staff of Okmulgee- Okfuskee County Youth Services would like to thank their sponsors for the OOYCS holding Line-Dancing Competition and Showcase held July 20 at the Okmulgee High School ...

It’s almost “bonus monarch” time in Oklahoma.Scientists say it’s time for monarch taggers to order their sticky stocks and ready their catch nets and for avid observers to fire up their apps to burn u...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Wanda Kay Friday, age 53, of Peggs, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for Voluntary Manslaughter in Indian Co...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Andrea Dawn Winsett, age 34, of Park Hill, was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for Possession with Intent to...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your feelings this week may not be entirely trustworthy, Aries. You could end up worrying for nothing, and being pulled into difficult situationsfor the wrong reasons. TAURUS – A...

January 20, 1938 - July 22, 2024Florice Cazenave Thompson, age 86, homemaker, a resident of Okmulgee, died Monday, July 22, 2024, in Integris Hospice in Oklahoma City surrounded by family.Funeral mass...