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October 4, 2024

Henryetta Rotary Club is gearing up for their next movie night, Thursday, Oct. 17. The movies are held at The Briefcase, 313 W. Main Street, and begin at 6 p.m.This month’s movie night will feature a ...

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City addressing billing system issue

October 4, 2024

The City of Henryetta has announced its technical support team is working to fix an issue with their billing system. The team will have the issue fixed as soon as possible to print bills.According to ...

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Grayson Gumbo Fest is Saturday

October 4, 2024

It’s Gumbo Time!Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those ...

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Sample ballots available for Nov. 5 election

October 4, 2024

Sample ballots are now available for the November 5 Presidential Election and Special Election for the City of Beggs. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal...

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Henryetta Lions Club is ready to serve

October 4, 2024

This Saturday, the Henryetta Lions will be kicking off their holiday fundraising season at Nichols Park. From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lions will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Ruger .243 (valued at over $500). In partnership with Native Arms & Trading Company, the Henryetta Lions are looking forward to helping even more families in our community with the proceeds from this fundraiser. T...

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Red, White & Q

October 3, 2024

American Exchange Bank welcomes the public to attend the Fall Festival and BBQ Competition at Nichols Park this Saturday. This year’s event promises a smokin’ good time with the Kansas City BBQ Societ...

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Turning Pain into Purpose

October 3, 2024

Featured recently in SheIsTulsa, a magazine dedicated to highlighting resilient women who blaze trails for future generations, Mandi Atwell of Okmulgee County is more than an insurance agent; she is a...

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Beard & Mustache contest to debut at Pecan Fest

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Pecan Festival is returning this year with an exciting new addition to its lineup: a Beard & Mustache Competition.This fun-filled event invites participants of all ages to show off their ...

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Legion to host Potato Dinner

October 4, 2024

American Legion Post 10 will hold a Potato Dinner this evening, Oct. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the post, located at 730 W. 6th St. in Okmulgee. The meal will include a baked potato, drink and dessert for $1...

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OCEM Report

October 4, 2024

I attended the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. Key topics related to emergency management were discussed, including ongoing community preparedness and mitigation efforts.--- Review of D...

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County fairboard to meet Oct. 7

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the county fairgrounds. An agenda for the Fairboard meeting will be as follows:•...

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Local student named to SNHU Dean’s List

October 4, 2024

Michele Kettle of Henryetta has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a mi...

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Mvskoke Fund tops Oklahoma CDFIs in financial assistance awards

October 4, 2024

The Muscogee Fund, the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) established by the Muscogee Nation in 2013, has received confirmation that it has been awarded $1,265,000 in funds from the 20...

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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report

May 24, 2024

Grand Lake May 19 - Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, plastic bai...

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The Trendy Loft bringing sweet treats and drinks to downtown Henryetta

September 20, 2024

The Trendy Loft & Coffee House and owner Kelly Dobson, and manager Jennifer Dye, are excited to be open in downtown Henryetta. Be sure to start your day right at The Trendy Loft with a wide selection ...

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Feeding the Vets

June 8, 2024

VFW Post 539 in Henryetta held its Feed the Vets program Thursday at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Numerous volunteers were on hand, in addition to Post officers, who assisted in the d...

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Muscogee Nation film to premiere June 15

June 5, 2024

Movie to screen in new CMN Lecture HallGeoLink Nations in association with Behold Motion Pictures, announces the red carpet world premiere of HESAYECV (The Savior), a groundbreaking feature-length fil...

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Find These Treasures

By Patrick

May 24, 2024

Find These Treasures at Your Local Library Mitch Albom American author, journalist and musician, was born into a Jewish family with an older sister and younger brother. He celebrates May 23, 1958, as ...

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How is your retirement income taxed?

By Patrick

May 24, 2024

How is your retirement income taxed? Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and ho...

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Lions, Rotary ready for kickball

May 24, 2024

The Henryetta Lions and Rotary Clubs are excited about an upcoming fundraiser. It promises to be an epic showdown as the two clubs will face each other in a kickball game. Approval for the event was g...

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Wilson Student Named Athlete of the Week

October 4, 2024

Wilson High School senior softball player Janelle Proctor was honored as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Making the presentation is Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Coach Taiah Proctor is pictured with her out...

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10 Years Ago (2014)

October 4, 2024

A portion of US Hwy 75 was named in honor of Tony Randolph, a 2005 graduate of Henryetta High School who died while serving his country in Afghanistan. The dedication ceremony took place with the plac...

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TAUW committee sets goal

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Committee for the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) held a community kickoff and campaign packet delivery event last Friday as they set their goal to help local organizations.The goal for this...

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NARFE to meet Oct. 10

October 4, 2024

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main Street in Henryetta.The program for this month is be...

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• Because heaven is perfect

October 4, 2024

• Because heaven is perfect, no sinner can enter its gates.• To escape hell and enter heaven at your death, realize are a sinner, admit it to yourself, confess it to Jesus, and take Him up on His offe...