November 29, 1932 - May 15, 2024Services are pending for Carl Wesley VanMeter,91, of Weleetka, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Luv Ford recently honored Okmulgee County Athletes of the Week. Above, Morris golfer Leah Ansley is pictured with Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Below, Henryetta junior Brady Norman is pictured with Coach Ry...

March 2, 1940 - May 3, 2024Larry Dean Steinman was born on March 2, 1940, in Findley, Ohio to the late Robert and Julia Steinman. He passed from this world on May 3 2024.Viewing for Larry will be held...

Special artwork installed at Cowboy Park A special dedication was held Monday evening at the Cowboy Pocket Park next to the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce office. The Love Lock, a piece of artwork crea...

This week, the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association made public All-State teams for small classes (B-2A), middle classes (3A-4A), and large classes (5A6A). They will be divided into West and East tea...

Two signing events were held this week at Morris High School. Above, Morris senior Skyler Hunter signed with Carl Albert College for wrestling on Tuesday. Below, Trey Daniels signed with NEO (Northeas...

1:30 p.m. - 1200 Block W Main - 911 Other Emergency - RP advised her sister’s boyfriend was causing problems and refusing to leave.6:12 p.m. - 700 Block W Broadway - Animal Call - RP advised of a dog ...

CF-2024-00052 05/10/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Williams, Gabriel Lee, II Poss. of CDS w/Intent to Distribute CF-2024-00053B 05/10/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Slauf, Emily Nicole Child Neglect CF-2024-0...

2:00 a.m. - 1000 Block W Cumming - Trespassing - RP reported three people hanging around St. Michaels Church messing with things around the church.3:58 p.m. - 8800 Block Casper - Threats - RP advised ...

July 21, 1964 - May 8, 2024 A celebration of life for Naomi “Soda” Killian will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Naomi Arlene Killian, also know...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

April 7, 1950 - May 14, 2024 Deacon Wilbur Crisp, age 74, a longtime resident of Grayson, died May 14, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.

May 10, 1945 - May 13, 2024 Services are pending with Integrity Funeral Service for Harry Gripado, who passed away May 13, 2024.

July 21, 1964 - May 8, 2024A celebration of life for Naomi “Soda” Killian will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Naomi Arlene Killian, also known...

The Muscogee Nation is partnering with the Chickasaw Nation, the Cherokee Nation, Hunger Free Oklahoma and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to introduce the Summer Electronic Benefit Tra...

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning as Okmulgee County commissioners recognized the official completion and opening of the Dentonville Road Project. According to District #2 Commissioner David...

Hillcrest HealthCare System this week announced that Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta and Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital have been selected by Modern Healthcare (MH) as three...

Pirates’ season ends with loss to OktahaAn outstanding season came to an early end Friday afternoon as the Preston Pirates fell 10-3 to the Oktaha Tigers in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Baseba...

The Preston Pirates were battling two foes in Thursday afternoon’s Class 2A State Baseball Tournament quarterfinals at Shawnee High School’s Ed Skelton Field.First, they were battling the Wister Wildc...

May’s Focus on Mental Health Awareness and the Link to Canine CompanionshipMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website, “Me...