Last Thursday, I did my normal routine of coming home from work and going out to feed the animals. It was so hot, by the time I was done, I was a wet drippy mess. I went inside, got ready for a shower...

Paula Danziger, American author of children’s books, was born August 18, 1944, in Washington, D.C. She had a very unhappy childhood, disliked her unhappy sarcastic father and her mother was always wor...

on the show Faceoff every Tuesday night for a chance at winning $100,000. He was a contestant in the 5th season of the show.PSO ran a help wanted ad in the paper for a meter reader.Cajun Cowboyz was a...

Physical pain. Turns your life upside down while it lasts. Instead of concentrating on having fun or getting your job done, a person experiencing pain suddenly finds themself with a new goal. Getting ...

A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it’s one year closer to the day when they head off to college or some other post-secondary education or training. You migh...

1:20 p.m. - Lock Out3:20 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning10:05 p.m. - Emergency Medical Service Incident ---08/09/20234:02 a.m. - Medical Assist9:32 a.m. - Medical Assist---08/10/20231:07 p.m. - P...

CF-2023-00139 08/16/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Bullard, Paige Marie Possession of Contraband by an Inmate CF-2023-00140 08/16/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Guitierrez, Richard Anthony Assault & Battery o...

1:52 a.m. - Lake Village Area - Suspicious Person - RP advised of a suspicious person riding a bike with headlights up and down the road near the apartments. RP states he is a concerned farmer and wou...

5:20 p.m. - Animals - RP advised a neighbor’s donkey has been at their house since Friday. The neighbor has been notified about the donkey and is not picking it up.9:41 p.m. - U.S.-75 - Reckless Drive...

The Preston Lady Pirate varsity fastpitch softball team began this week’s action with a split decision.The Lady Pirates suffered their first loss of the 2023 season on Monday, falling to the Mannford ...

The Henryetta Lady Knights came away with a 10-0 victory over county foe, the Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs, this past Monday in a fastpitch softball battle in Okmulgee.The shutout win evened the Lady Knight...

Get those automobiles ready for the next Cruise Knight.Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will hold Cruise Knight Saturday, Oct. 14, from 6-10 p.m. down Main Street.Anyone interested in being a vendor for ...

A special one woman concert is planned for next weekend at the Orpheum Theatre. ‘A Night With Winnie’ is being presented by the Okmulgee Community Theatre Aug. 26, at 7 p.m.This concert will feature W...

ecoLINK fiber member project completeIn 2018, East Central Electric accepted the mission of providing reliable, affordable internet service to members in our communities by forming ecoLINK fiber servi...

Monday: Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: BBQ Beef Sandwich, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Corndog, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Rolls, G...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV).Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the s...

Editor’s Note: The following information was released in Oct. 2022 showing the funding and road projects that are planned for Okmulgee County.- In Oct. 2022, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation ...

Henryetta Church of God, 202 W. Gentry, will hold a special service with guest speaker Minister Ralph Bagby this Sunday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. Bagby will minister on words of home and encouragement. All...

On August 18-19, Gospel Music legends Bill and Gloria Gaither will present the Oklahoma Homecoming at the Mabee Center in Tulsa. Over the course of two days, more than two dozen Homecoming friends wil...

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. announced that it will award the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police Department with a ...