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OKMULGEE, Okla. — One of the oldest counties in Green Country is helping some of its oldest residents have access to fresh foods. Seniors who visit the Okmulgee Farmer’s Market may qualify for a free $50 to shop with. FOX23 traveled to Okmulgee to learn about the special...

Do you want to know more about fishing? Have you ever filleted your own fish? Join Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, June 11, at the Upper Pond at the Montezuma Creek Fishing Area for a fun day of fishing, filleting and frying. Deep Fork NWR presents Pole to...

The Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association would like to invite the community to attend their June 8, 2024 meeting at 6 p.m. at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds. No membership is required to attend, just an interest in learning more about the beef industry and building community. Cheeseburger dinner and ice cream are provided by the local cattlemen. During and after the meal, door prizes from local businesses will be given away.

The devastating and invasive emerald ash borer beetle is confirmed in five new Texas counties, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The non-native small green beetle has now been confirmed in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan, and Palo Pinto counties. On Monday, the city of Dallas confirmed the beetle had been found at two locations in city limits, including inside the Great Trinity Forest which is estimated to be 40% ash trees.

We are excited to announce after Friday, May 17, the Okmulgee County Humane Society will move offices from the Okmulgee City Animal Shelter to 115 S. Muskogee Ave. in downtown Okmulgee. Our new phone number will be published as soon as it is established.

🚗 Just a 2.5-hour drive from Chicago, discover the charming Dutch town of Holland, Michigan—a Forbes-recommended getaway! 🌊 Here's your ultimate checklist for a day packed with unique experiences and local flavors: 1. 🥞 **Crane's in the City** - The go-to spot for brunch. 2. 🏛️ **Holland Museum** - Dive into some exotic history. 3. 🌻 **Windmill Island Gardens** - Snap a pic with the iconic windmill. 4. 🎨 **Kruizenga Art Museum** - A must-visit for art enthusiasts. 5. 🍂 **Eighth Street Farmers Market** - Autumn’s top pick for fresh local produce and crafts. 👏 6. 🍦 **Whit’s Frozen Custard of Holland** - Inventive ice cream flavors that are a must-try! 7. 🍽️ **Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant** - Come for the lakeside views, stay for the decent grub. 🐶 8. 🌳 **Centennial Park** - Perfect for a leisurely stroll and some koi feeding. 9. 🌄 **Saugatuck Dunes State Park** - Ideal for hiking and sunset views over Lake Michigan. 🌕 10. 🇳🇱 **Neli's Dutch Village** - Experience full-on Dutch vibes for just $15 pp. 11. 🌷 **Veldheer’s Tulip Farm** - Best in May for tulip explosions! 12. ⛳ **Pirate’s Landing Mini Golf** - Who's up for a round of mini-golf? 13. 🌇 **Kollen Park** - A local favorite for walks and sunsets. 14. 🍖 **The Curragh Irish Pub** - Big bites of meat and hearty beers. 15. 🍫 **Kilwins Chocolates** - Your sweet tooth will thank you. 16. 🍸 **Obstacle No. 1** - The place to unwind with a cocktail at night. 17. 🍺 **Brew Merchant** - Evening vibes with beer flights and live music. 18. 🏖️ **Holland State Park** - Don’t miss the little red lighthouse for that fairytale shot. 🤳 📣 Hey foodies and adventure seekers! Which spot will you hit up first on your Holland, MI escapade? #

OKEMAH, Oklv. – A mural project launched by a partnership between the Muscogee Nation and Okemah Mainstreet, Inc is nearing completion. The project was established as a way to showcase the beauty and richness of Mvskoke art and culture to visitors of Okemah’s downtown district, which is currently undergoing enhancements.

Members and friends of the Okmulgee County Community Garden spent several hours cleaning up the garden last Saturday. Raised beds were cleaned of winter debris, weeds were removed and soil was tilled in preparation for spring planting. Some areas were mowed and winter plantings tilled under so different crops can be planted. Representatives from the local YMCA were also on hand to work in the Children’s Garden, which will be one of the YMCA’s GO Youth Summer Camp activities. Beginning in early June, students participating in the YMCA’s youth summer camp will visit the garden twice a week for six weeks to learn the various aspects of gardening and planting vegetables, while also learning about Three Sisters Gardening and pollinators such as butterflies and bees. The College of the Muscogee Nation Extension Service will also partner with the Community Garden during the YMCA youth camp.

OKMULGEE-Okla. -What's old will become new again in Okmulgee.  The Okmulgee County Humane Society is planning to transform an old 1920s building in downtown Okmulgee into their new home.

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is getting a new building to help care for more animals in need. Thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation, the humane society is going to revitalize a building from the 1920s and turn it into a new adoption center. The...

2 News was there on April 12 when the Okmulgee County Humane Society told a young man his dog died earlier that day.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A Starbucks is under construction in the City of Okmulgee, but some local businesses in the area worry that it could negatively impact their business. Midge and Millie'sis a locally owned coffee shop in the area, owned by Sarah Amador and family run. “Having this...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society recently bought a new building that will add more shelter space in the city.

With April being alcohol awareness month, a local physician is working to educate people about the impact alcohol has on your body. Alcoholism, much like other substance abuse issues, doesn't just impact the person who drinks, it impacts their family and friends, causing emotional and financial damage to relationships. Dr....

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is getting a new building to help care for more animals in need. Thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation, the humane society is going to revitalize a building from the 1920s and turn it into a new adoption center. The...

As several popular songs remind us the seasons and times change, we at the Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) will change and adjust too. The one remaining constant here in Okmulgee seems to be animals in need of forever homes. We know at OCHS we have announced before that we not only need folks to step up to save, rescue, foster and adopt animals from the city shelter in danger of being euthanized, we also pay for dogs to be boarded. There are many reasons why dogs land in private boarding. Most recently, it seems the fosters have had life changing events, or the dog was too much weight to handle, or the yard was not secure enough for master-manipulating escape artists. While we understand these issues, quite frankly it’s not enough to just save a dog from being euthanized. We must also save them from living in a boarding kennel situation. Yes, they are well cared for, but a boarding kennel is not the same as a loving family. Currently, we have six in boarding and we need loving family situations to give them their forever homes. We invite you to consider Zeppelin, Regina, Cooper, Rudolph, Ellie Mae and Theseus. All six are available for rescue, foster or adoption.

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is getting a new building to help care for more animals in need. Thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation, the humane society is going to revitalize a building from the 1920s and turn it into a new adoption center. The...

With April being alcohol awareness month, a local physician is working to educate people about the impact alcohol has on your body. Alcoholism, much like other substance abuse issues, doesn't just impact the person who drinks, it impacts their family and friends, causing emotional and financial damage to relationships. Dr....

The Muscogee Nation is kicking off a new farmer's market this Spring. The market will be held at the Looped Square Meat Company on Highway 75 between Glenpool and Okmulgee. It will start on April 13 and be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of every month through the end of September.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around okmulgee..