If winning key is not foundWho holds the winning key to unlock the lock for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt chest?Lots of people have been trying their keys over the last two weeks on the Treasure Ch...

speaker Minister Ralph Bagby will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. Bagby will minister on words of home and encouragement. All are welcome to attend and bring a friend. For more information, call P...

“If Jesus came with me to school, I would respect him and everyone else, too. I would not hit, would not call people names, and I would not or push,” says Michael, age 6.We have a tendency to act one ...

“And David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’ And Saul said to David, ‘You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight...

A Henryetta man was hit by a truck while riding his bike and was transported to the hospital, where he sadly passed away from his injuries.The NRCS, OTCAC and Okmulgee County Conservation District par...

Henryetta Church of the Nazarene will host Round-Up Day Sunday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend for a great day of worship, fun and food. The BBQ meal will include pulled pork, ...

Jimmy Curry, president of the Oklahoma AFLCIO, will be the guest speaker at this month’s Okmulgee County Democratic Party meeting. Attendees will learn the importance of unions in our community and mo...

Tickets now availableThe Henryetta Chamber has not one, but three raffles going on as a fundraiser.One ticket will get you into the drawing for all three prizes, according to Executive Director Genny ...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is pleased to announce an upcoming Volunteer Meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the OCEM Offices located at 110 N. Alabama...

Commissioners discuss potential new CERF fundsA familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was awarde...

Search continues for memberThe Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) continues its search for a board member after the item was tabled during their session Monday morning.During the meeting ...

HESA, HEA contracts not approved The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session Monday evening. To open the session, a presentation was made by Superintendent Dewayne Noble to ...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new businesses. 75 Social, located at the Dewar Junction, across from the Midway Convenience Store, is owned by Ben Cordle, who is the owner of ...

The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles.The Pirates were back in action T...

The Wilson Lady Tiger varsity fastpitch softball team kicked off their 2023 season on a winning note this past Monday evening in Weleetka.The Lady Tigers used an 8-run offensive barrage in their final...

The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team kicked off their 2023 season Tuesday evening with a pair of run-rule victories.The Lady Dragons began the campaign with a 12-0, shutout, win over ...

• Be continually grouchy with your family and expect them to love, honor and want to be around you.• Demand miracles from your staff at work and expect total loyalty from them - and to just love worki...

If you own a business, you’ve always got a lot on your mind. But no matter how busy you are today, you need to think about tomorrow. Specifically, you’ll want to create an exit strategy for the day yo...

Adventures in BRENDALANDThis weekend, we celebrated my aunt’s 80th birthday. We drove her and Uncle Roy to Cyprus, Texas to Aunt Betty’s daughter’s home. Her daughter put together a wonderful gatherin...

American author and screenwriter Suzanne Collins celebrates her birth date on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Conn.Suzanne grew up with two older sisters, Kathryn and Joan, and one older brother, Andrew...