Supporters of Dewar Public Schools’ athletic programs will soon have a chance to tee off for a good cause. The Dewar Athletics Golf Scramble is set to take place on Friday, Aug. 23, at the Jimmie Aust...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Try to get the whole picture before you proceed, Aries; otherwise, you may be moving along blindly and that can make matters worse. Patience is a valuable asset right now.TAURUS ...

If you’re right-handed and you’ve made it to this page, you’re surely wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into.And why. Today (Aug. 13) is International Left-Handers Day, an obscure “holiday” that p...

A few weeks ago, I highlighted the interim studies approved by the state Senate. This week, I want to cover some from the House of Representatives.Interim studies are officially filed reviews of speci...

The Preston Pirates baseball team opened their 2025 season with a dominant statement on the road Monday, rolling past Vanoss 16-0 in a game that saw them erupt for 10 runs in the fourth inning.Preston...

The Morris Lady Eagles kicked off their season in dominant fashion, breezing past the Holdenville Lady Wolverines 7-0 in a Monday afternoon matchup at Holdenville.Morris wasted no time getting on the ...

The YMCA Surge Okmulgee swim team, under the guidance of Coach Jamie Brandt, Angie Jones and Terry Dillsaver turned heads and set personal bests at the Summer YMCA State Championships on Aug. 9. Compe...

Outside the Walmart on Wood Drive, two determined young women stood in the Oklahoma summer heat - not for recognition, but for a mission. Jamyah McClellan and Tylor Jackson were representing Stand for...

The Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) has announced a significant victory for Oklahoma workers, recovering more than $1.25 million in unpaid wages and liquidated damages during the 2024 fiscal year....

The thunder of hooves, the pride of heritage and the joy of a united community will soon come together in spectacular fashion as Okmulgee prepares to host the 70th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitati...

The Henryetta Historical Museum will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With school starting, the museum will be ending its summer hours very soon, but will be open on Labor Day following the big...

The Henryetta Lions Club held its most recent meeting at The Shack 2.0 with an active agenda, plenty of laughter and a renewed focus on community service as members prepare for a busy fall season of a...

As the summer winds down and school bells prepare to ring, Okmulgee County schools are welcoming students and families back with a series of fun and meaningful events. From early-morning sunrises to e...

The Okmulgee Family YMCA showed its commitment to the community by hosting a Free School Supplies Giveaway last Saturday as a drive-thru event. This event makes sure every child in Okmulgee starts the...

Most Oklahoma counties reported jobless rates decreased during June, according to the latest news from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.During the month, the county’s unemployment rate was ...

Have you determined how your family will be vacationing, relaxing, or having fun this summer?Time is growing short to schedule your family’s summer vacation. Have you and your group made your plans ye...

The boulders appeared on Fourth Street as if by magic. But their placement near Tulsa’s Metrolink station is no accident; the rocks are intentionally unwelcoming, placed to deter those without homes f...

June 1, 1973 - August 4, 2025Thomas Lee Wright, 52, of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home. Viewing will be held from 12-6 p.m. Friday at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Okmulg...

January 21, 1941 - August 4, 2025Charles Michael Bolt, a longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1941, to Carl Dieckmann and Ruby M...

January 31, 1949 - August 5, 2025Ronnie Brison, a lifelong resident of the Dewar and Henryetta area, passed from this life on August 5, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on January 31, 1949, in rura...