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May 26, 2023

Preston’s 2003 state baseball runner-up season revisitedThe 2023 spring baseball season concluded last weekend with Classes 6A-2A crowning state champions.Twenty years ago, the Preston Pirate varsity ...

Columns & Opinion

Savory Sausage

May 26, 2023

Monday is Memorial Day. This is an American holiday initiated to stop and honor our fallen soldiers. There are cities in every state that hold Memorial Day parades and events and include different vet...

Columns & Opinion

10 Years Ago:

May 26, 2023

Warehouse Outlet was having a grand opening with door prizes, deeply discounted items, grand prizes, and a free lunch.The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce and One Fire Casino presented the 7th Annual Jim...

Columns & Opinion

Are Your Goals ‘Must Have’ or ‘Nice to Have?’

May 26, 2023

Like everyone, you may have a lot of financial goals. But are they all of equal importance? Probably not. And do they share a similar timeline? Again, it’s unlikely. So, your first step may be to prio...

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Memorial Markers, Trees to be Planted Tuesday

May 26, 2023

As a special tribute to the victims of the recent tragedy, Memorial markers and trees will be planted on Tuesday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the Henryetta High School, in front of the old gym on Troy Aikman Drive. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

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It’s Rodeo Time

May 24, 2023

Roy Madden Spring event is June 2-3The annual Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Roy Madden Spring Round Up Rodeo returns next weekend, June 2-3 at the Jim Shoulders Living Legends Arena sponsored by First...

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Education Foundation fundraiser underway

May 19, 2023

Giveaway includes 42” zero-turn mowerThe Henryetta Education Foundation annual fundraiser is currently underway, according to President James McCullough.For 26 years, the Henryetta Education Foundatio...

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May 30

May 26, 2023

The annual Henryetta Golf Course Junior Camp will be held Tuesday, May 30. The camp is free to the youngsters and will introduce them to the game, beginning with fundamentals and taking them through s...

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Celebrate Mental Health Awareness

May 26, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to shift from the stigma associated with mental health issues, raise awareness of resources available for those dealing wit...

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Auditions set for ‘Wizard of Oz’ production

May 26, 2023

Auditions for “The Wizard of Oz,” directed by Kirsten Jackson, will be held in June at the Orpheum Theatre, located at 210 W. 7th Street in Okmulgee.Dates for auditions will be Saturday, June 3 and Mo...

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YMCA pool opens Tuesday

May 26, 2023

The Okmulgee Family YMCA is excited to announce the opening of the pool for the 2023 summer season.Thanks to a generous gift from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation of $500,000, the Y will continue to ...

News

NCAA Softball Super Regionals Announced

May 24, 2023

Sooners, Cowgirls serve as 2 of 8 Best-of-3 series hostsThe Road to the Women’s College World Series will continue this Thursday-Sunday with Super Regional action.Two of the eight Super Regional Best-...

News

FNB names Advisory Board members

May 24, 2023

First National Bank & Trust of Okmulgee proudly announces the addition of two community leaders to its Advisory Board of Directors, Aaron Abbott, and Andrew Harlan.Aaron Abbott, President of Covington...

Sports

Eagles go winless at Preston tourney

April 19, 2023

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team dropped a pair of decisions this past weekend at the 2023 Dawson Sumner Invitational baseball tournament in Preston.The Eagles began tournament action last Thurs...

Sports

Dragons begin postseason journey Thursday

April 19, 2023

Dewar seeks third-straight State trip with 3-team district tournamentThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball program will begin its journey towards a possible third-straight state tournament appearance this...

Sports

Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action

April 19, 2023

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team closed out last week’s schedule with a pair of losses.The Bulldogs traveled to Weleetka last Thursday and found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 outcome,...

Sports

Okmulgee to host annual tournament

April 19, 2023

Cleveland, Meeker to kick off 3-day event ThursdayMorgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament.The annual 3-day event will ge...

Sports

Preston takes county softball duel from Dewar

April 19, 2023

The varsity slowpitch softball programs from Preston and Dewar met last Thursday at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston.The host Preston Lady Pirates came out of the Top 15 county battle (Preston...

Sports

Dogs drop district twinbill at Cascia

April 14, 2023

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team ran into a pair of buzzsaws this past Monday afternoon in Tulsa.The Bulldogs were held hitless in a pair of District 3A-5 battles with the Cascia Hall Comman...

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122 years of serving the community

April 26, 2023

Henryetta First United Methodist plans celebration Henryetta’s First United Methodist Church will be celebrating 122 years of existence this weekend, with a slate full of activities planned. Pastor Da...

Lifestyle

Tex-Mex Dinners

February 2, 2023

Can you believe it’s already February? The days pass far too quickly. I usually don’t care much for February, but I have decided to make the conscious effort to celebrate instead of be sad. While I do...

Lifestyle

Looking Back

January 27, 2023

25 YEARS AGO – 1998 COMES ACROSS 1865 PAPER The country was shocked to read of the news of the Presidents death. Most people had to wait days to receive confirmation from their news source - their new...

Community Calendar, Lifestyle

Community Calendar

January 27, 2023

Free Community Dinner Wilson Baptist Church will host a Free Community Dinner on Friday, Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All meals provided will be to-go and should be picked up. If you would like a ...

Lifestyle, School News

Area School Menus

January 25, 2023

Breakfast WILSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Thursday, Jan. 26 – Sausage and biscuit, fruits galore and milk. Friday, Jan. 27 – Cereal, toast and jelly, fruits galore and m...

Church News, Lifestyle

How does your favorite animal remind you of God?

January 25, 2023

“A giraffe can kiss the clouds because it is long, and God is long,” says Tori, age 6. Well, the Psalmist wrote that “with an outstretched arm” God’s mercy endures forever. I suppose “outstretched” qu...

Columns & Opinion

Swinging for the Fences and Settling for Singles

May 26, 2023

The batter is warming up on deck - meaning he is the next one to come to the plate to face the pitcher. The man on the pitching mound is known for sinking the dreams of wannabees - the home run hitter...

Columns & Opinion

Barbara Bottner

May 26, 2023

Barbara Bottner, American author of children’s books, feature scripts, short stories for magazines and primetime comedy, celebrates her birth May 25, 1943, in New York, New York.Bottner grew up wantin...

Columns & Opinion

I took a big step with my mini farm this past week

May 26, 2023

I took a big step with my mini farm this past week. I filled out paperwork and have been approved for a ‘farm number’. I’m totally excited about this new step in my move towards self sufficiency.A far...

Public Notices

05/15/2023

May 26, 2023

3:18 p.m. - 500 Block S 10th - Stolen Vehicle - RP advised his gray 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen. It had a trailer with a lawn mower on it.6:53 p.m. - QuikTrip - Indecent Exposure - RP advised ...

Public Notices

All-Black Towns survey proceeds

May 26, 2023

The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is moving ahead with plans to complete an architectural survey of Oklahoma’s All-Black Towns. The SHPO is seeking a qualified consultant or firm ...