The next Okmulgee County Republicans meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the American Legion, 730 W 6th St. in Okmulgee. A business meeting for registered Republicans will begin at 6 p.m. with a ...

The Okmulgee Family YMCA swimming pool was packed during their annual swim meet on Saturday, where young swimmers from around the county competed in a number of events. Pictured are participants takin...

The Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) is looking to fill a vacancy on the board. To be eligible, a person must live within the Henryetta city limits.HEDA meets the second Monday of each ...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse completed a successful presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” last weekend at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Large crowds enjoyed three presentations of the play which invo...

Lion of the Day Ashley Morris invited Labor Day Committee member Shannon Frair to the weekly meeting. Friar, who has helped plan and organize the activities in September for several years, told the Li...

We have endured two of Oklahoma’s hottest months on record. With triple digit heat being the norm, it’s important to know how we can keep our cool. Here are a few reminders as we continue to endure th...

Try to unlock the Okmulgee Times Treasure ChestStarting today, you can try your key on the treasure chest lock located at the Okmulgee Times, 320 W. 6th Street. The first person to open the chest will...

• Monday: Attended BOCC [County Commissioner’s] meeting. Went to the office and worked on paperwork. Worked on Inventory–specifically locating items on inventory with the clerk’s office.• Tuesday: Wor...

“Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far? And yet this was a small thing in thy eyes, O Lord God; tho...

“My grandma reminds me of the love of God because every time she comes to my house she brings me a present, or she takes me out to buy something for me,” says Will, 8. “She likes to go out to eat. We ...

The Okmulgee County Backto- School Prayer Walk will be held this Saturday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium. Participants will gather before traveling to the vario...

First National Bank & Trust (FNB) reaffirmed its commitment to the community by donating two fully stocked backpacks filled with school supplies to two deserving students at Henryetta Public Schools. ...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management is excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for dedicated volunteers to join their team.Led by Jeffrey Moore, Director of Emergency Manag...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education will meet in special session Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Board of Education office, 1600 W. Gentry.Agenda items include:• Vote to approve or no...

The Okmulgee County Emergency Management department’s volunteer program took another step forward Monday as the policy for the group was approved by commissioners during their regular board meeting.Th...

Ron Jenkins is lucky winnerWe all get them in the mail - those big flyers from car dealerships claiming you won a prize, only to get there and receive nothing or a smaller prize than expected.In fact,...

OJFA finishes 32nd year with Red Dirt League championshipsThe Okmulgee Junior Football Association will enter this season - the 33rd in history - looking to duplicate its successful 2022 campaign.In 2...

July 28 is National Milk Chocolate Day! I haven’t dedicated a whole column to chocolate since 2019 so I thought I would do it again now. After all, I am a self-diagnosed chocaholic - to the core! Choc...

To be successful in most endeavors, it’s important to develop good habits - and that’s certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better. So, if you have teenager...