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It’s that time again Treasure Hunters! Henryetta Free-Lance is proud to announce the return of their annual Treasure Hunt! Free-Lance Graphic Designer Carrie Bailey encourages the community to get out starting this Friday, June 8, shop local and hunt for keys at participating businesses for a chance to win more than $700 in cash and prizes!
(Photo by TRACY GOZA)
At 8:15 Wednesday morning, Henryetta Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire at 13th and Division. According to Fire Chief David Bullard, the fire originated from a burning pile of trash between two houses and quickly spread along the side of the house, up to the attic. He said that the home was vacant at the time and being used for storage. No injuries were reported. Cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the state fire marshall’s office.
(Photo by CARRIE BAILEY)
Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 539 as a new member. The chamber welcomed VFW with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new VFW Post located in the former Okmulgee County Health Department building adjacent to the football field.
(Photo by TRACY GOZA)
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Henryetta senior Colten Wion (33) leaps high into the air to block a shot attempt by Morris’ Devin Warren during last Thursday’s summer league basketball game at Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
The Henryetta Heat 14-Under softball team are enjoying a successful season so far, which includes four tournament championships. The Heat, which is coached by Joe Smallwood, James Joslin, and Gary Dwiggins, will compete at the United States Specialty Sports Association's Softball World Series July 15-21 in Destin, Florida. Team members for the Heat are (not in order): Alexis Hamilton, Skylar Morris, Courtnee Sensibaugh, Lexi Lollis, Kasedi Gobin, Jalynn Joslin, Avery Miller, Skylar Smallwood, Katelyn Dwiggins, and Haylee Anderson.
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Henryetta receiver Jean Pixler (4) hauls in a touchdown pass during Monday’s spring football practice at historic Cameron Field. The Knights are using the 10-day spring practice session to begin preparations for the upcoming 2018 varsity football season which will get underway August 31 at home against Morris.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
Ryan Swallow and Bunyan Johnson, pictured, have been hired to become head coaches at Henryetta High School in 2018-19. Swallow will take over the head softball duties, while Johnson will roam the sideline this coming basketball season as the head boys basketball coach at HHS. Both Swallow and Johnson were coaches at Beggs Public Schools this past school year.
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Dewar resident and Veteran Kenneth Cook celebrated his 90th birthday Thursday at the Dewar Community Center. Pictured (L-R) is Cook’s wife Faye, Cook and his son Charles Ray. Happy birthday, Kenneth and thank you for serving our country!(Photo by ASHLEY WOLSTONCROFT)
Rick, Amy, Rusty and Eddie, children of Dale and Phyllis Crawford, invite family and friends to attend their parent’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Dale and Phyllis were married south of Henryetta (Plainview Community) in her parent’s home on Dec. 15, 1956. Phyllis is the daughter of the late JC and Floye Graham. Dale is the eldest son of the late Eddie and Ida Crawford, formerly of Pharoah. They are grandparents to 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The 60th Anniversary Celebration will be at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 17 at Allen Freewill Baptist Church, three miles north of Weleetka on Hwy 75. Come and join us in this monumental celebration. No gifts please.(Photo provided)
