Okmulgee 4-H held their Outdoor Camp on May 30 at Deep Fork Natural Wildlife Refuge. The day was a great success filled with fishing, trapping skills and lessons, outdoor photography and bird watching...

Mark Mabrey named Secretary/Treasurer for agencyThe Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission accepted a $27,500 donation from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) during its regular meeting Jun...

Celebrations and Upcoming EventsOn May 23, the Henryetta Lions Club gathered at The Shack 2.0 for their regular meeting which included updates and plans for future activities.Attendees included the fo...

Okmulgee County, along with other parts of eastern Oklahoma, has received large amounts of rain due to recent storms. This photo by Okmulgee County Emergency Management shows 36th Street between Missi...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, which is important locally and globally to voice opposition to any form of abuse of older generations. It is a call to action to raise awareness about abuse...

Dear Editor,I find that all too often we voice complaints, and all too seldom take the time to compliment good deeds. I suppose that occurs in all professions, but none more so than in the public serv...

AOne-on-One ConversationEditor’s Note: As the June 18 elections approach, our local newspaper is excited to bring you exclusive one-onone conversations with the incumbent candidates. In an effort to p...

AOne-on-One ConversationOkmulgee County Commissioner R. David Walker recently sat down for an in-depth interview to discuss his accomplishments, responsibilities, and vision for the future if re-elect...

Basketball, baseball events are SaturdayAthletes from around Oklahoma and Okmulgee County are competing in the Oklahoma Native All State Association (ONASA) sporting events this week in Okmulgee.Yeste...

• Monday - Office Closed: Observed the official holiday. No activities were conducted.• Board of County Commissioners Meeting: Attended the weekly Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss ongo...

May 30, 2024Charlie Mae Lewis, age 84, homemaker, resident of Beggs, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.A Home Going Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 20...

January 16, 1942 - May 25, 2024Charles E. Anderson, age 82, laborer, U.S. Army veteran and resident of Okmulgee, died May 25, 2024, in Tulsa. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024,...

August 1, 1930 - May 28, 2024Ethel “Irene” Grogan, a lifelong Okmulgee resident, died at the age of 93, May 28, 2024, at Clarehouse in Tulsa. She was born to Archibald and Ethel (Bay) Hazlett on Augus...

April 6, 1941 - June 3, 2024Marion “Junior” Cevester Branson, Jr., 83, auto mechanic and resident of Morris, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, in Tulsa. He was born on Sunday, April 6, 1941, to Marion...

November 12, 1942 - June 3, 2024Joan Louise Bell of Okmulgee passed away in Tulsa on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the age of 81. Joan was born on November 12, 1942, in Tulare, Calif. to her parents, James...

November 23, 1931 - May 22, 2024Wanda Cress, formerly of California, passed away peacefully at her home in Okmulgee on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 92. Wanda was born on November 23, 1931, i...

May 2, 1943 - May 16, 2024Patrick Micheal Dolan was born in Enid on May 2, 1943, to Joe and Florine Dolan and passed away May 16, 2024, at the age of 81 after a short battle with lung cancer.A memoria...

June 3, 2024Larry Gene Brock, age 78, of Tullahoma, Tenn., died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his residence.Mr. Brock was born in Frederick to his late parents, Jackie Lee Brock and Barbara Wilkinson Nes...

December 1, 1988 - May 26, 2024Brittany Rae Pangle, a resident of Glenpool, died May 26, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 35. Born November 1, 1988, in Okmulgee to Rodney Scott and Leslie Frye. Br...

Tiffany Withrow seeks County Clerk postEditor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Clerk. Incumbent candidate Tonya Day is being challenged by Tiffany Withrow. Early voting begins next ...