Tomie dePaola, American author and illustrator of more than 270 children’s books, celebrated his birth date on Sept. 15, 1934, in Meriden, Conn. He was born into Italian and Irish Heritage and grew up...

I have been extremely fortunate to be able to go on a road trip this year. It’s been several years since I’ve had the opportunity. Adding to the enjoyment of the road portions of the trip, I didn’t li...

September 20 MN Career Fair | The Muscogee Nation will host a Career/ Resource Fair Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee. The event will feature onsite interviews and resume assistance...

Fruit is served each breakfast, and a fruit and vegetable bar is available for each lunch. Milk is served at both meals.Monday: Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Potato Wedges Tuesday: ...

Henryetta’s Makayla Baxter to perform in award-winning musicalA sensational Broadway musical opens tonight in Tulsa, celebrating the iconic American singer-songwriter Carole King.“Beautiful: The Carol...

Pastor Cordell Hines of Henryetta New Life Assembly of God and James Page of Joy in Life Fellowship announced several events related to the restart of the Henryetta Ministerial Alliance this week.A Co...

Dewar extends regular season win streak following 60-0 road victoryThe regular-season winning streak for the Dewar Dragon varsity football team reached 46 games this past Friday night at Snyder High S...

Wilson looks to return to win column following Week 2 loss at CaddoThe Wilson Tiger varsity football team will close out their non-district schedule this Thursday at home against the Bowlegs Bison.The...

Late score seals Knights’ 20-8 victoryThe 2nd Annual Walker Bowl took place this past Friday night at Larry Bookout Field in Morris.The host Morris Eagles entered the Week 2 contest against their arch...

Wilson finishes 4th, Beggs 7th at 2-day eventFour Okmulgee County varsity fastpitch softball teams competed this past weekend at the Mounds Softball Tournament.The Preston Lady Pirtates captured the t...

ITHANA Club President Madeline Duncan made the spotlight, planning many events and preparing for the club’s new year.The Missourians performed a live concert at First Free Will Baptist Church.The Henr...

I read an interesting article about how Oklahomans work far more hours and use less vacation than those in other states. Coincidentally, this was at the airport as my own vacation was ending.Oklahoma ...

We need to get ready for it because the costs are real too“Insurers pull back as U.S. climate catastrophes intensify.” That was the headline of a story that ran in the publication “The Hill” earlier i...

September 11, 2023Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Pat Rae.

April 24, 1932 - September 9, 2023Virginia Lee Carter, 91-year-old Okmulgee resident, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Henryetta. She was born April 24, 1932, in Okmulgee to Noel Ray and Op...

February 28, 1942 - September 7, 2023Sally Marie Benton, age 81, homemaker, resident of Hoffman, died Thursday, September 7, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Tulsa. Visitation and Words of Expre...

May 10, 1981 - September 3, 2023Felicia Flake of Okmulgee passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 42. Felicia was born on May 10, 1981, in Okmulgee. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt’...

September 22, 1950 - September 4, 2023Brenda Louise Chappelle of Okmulgee passed away September 4, 2023, in Okmulgee, at the age of 72. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. September 14, 2023, at S...

Helen Lee Watts passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born June 22, 1945, she was the daughter of Edward and Mildred Colberg.A wake with food and great memories will be had T...

1947 - September 1, 2023Robert (Bob) Prince died in Knoxville, Tenn., at age 76 on September 1, 2023.Bob’s death was announced by his wife Janet Prince, and his siblings David Prince, Alan Prince, and...