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September 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides in rural Oklahoma. In ...

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Remembering September 11

September 11, 2024

As we mark another anniversary of September 11, 2001, it’s a solemn occasion to reflect on the events that forever changed our nation. On that fateful Tuesday morning, the tranquility of a clear blue ...

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City Sanitation Notice

September 11, 2024

The City of Henryetta sanitation crew is currently shorthanded. A fill-in driver is learning the routes, so trash pickup times may differ from normal.If there is a missed pickup, call City Hall at 918...

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Commissioners hear appeal for senior living assistance

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, starting with the approval of the minutes from the Sept. 3 meeting.During comments from the public, a resident inqui...

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Volunteers Aid With Feed the Vets Program

September 11, 2024

Last week at Assembly of God Church in Henryetta, VFW Post 539 members, VFW Auxiliary members, SSVF, Schulter Frontier City Kids, Schulter School Student Council and Joy of Life church members conducted the Feed the Vets program, distributing food from the community bank to veterans and their dependents. The Auxiliary also passed out applications for the VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essa...

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Labor Day Contest Winners Crowned

September 6, 2024

Congratulations to reigning champion Lindsey Babino for her first place win in this year’s Homemade Ice Cream Competition. Her apple pie ice cream was the winning entry. Also, congratulations to Alber...

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Let’s Talk About It Changing the Narrative

September 4, 2024

NATALIE GABBARD COUNSELOR, ATOKA Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate o...

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Volunteers needed for Humane Society

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) is in need of volunteers and is building up their volunteer program. Whether you prefer to work as an individual or with a team, there are options that are ri...

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Select Oklahoma Conference convenes in Oklahoma City

September 11, 2024

The Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development, held on Aug. 26-27, brought together economic development professionals from across the state to focus on increasing capital investment in Oklah...

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OCEM Report

September 11, 2024

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Meeting AttendanceAttended the weekly Board of County Commissioners meeting. Provided updates on ongoing emergency management initiatives, including recent respons...

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AARP to hold town hall

September 11, 2024

AARP Oklahoma will host an interactive telephone town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. The focus is AARP’s continued advocacy efforts regarding utility rate hike proposals from Public Service Com...

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Advocacy often begins with voting

September 11, 2024

We are just about one week away from National Voter Registration Day, which is celebrated on September 17.Voting is regarded as one of our Constitutional rights and obligations as citizens of the Unit...

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Knight Brigade Receives Funds for Washington D.C. Trip

September 11, 2024

Representatives of the Henryetta Labor Day Celebration presented a check yesterday morning to Director Alan Montgomery and the Henryetta Knight Brigade for their participation in the Labor Day Parade....

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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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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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DPS Recognizes Employees of the Year

May 24, 2024

Congratulations to Dewar Public Schools Employees of the Year, including Elementary Teacher of the Year Debbie Wion, Secondary Teacher of the Year Brenda Joe Brewer, Support Staff of the Year Brooklyn...

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County Fair Ends Run

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Free Fair ended its three-day run Saturday. Exhibitor Alethea Pannell is shown with her Fatsia (Spider Web) plant, which was named Reserve Grand Champion in its division. This is t...

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You Aren’t Alone

September 11, 2024

Mark 13:5-8 - “Jesus said to them, ‘Watch out, and don’t let anyone fool you. Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, “I am he!” and they will fool many people. And don’t be troubled wh...

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How do the merciful obtain mercy?

September 11, 2024

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7).“This verse means if you give mercy, you shall receive it,” says Anna, age 9. “It reminds me of the golden rule, ‘Do unto others a...

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Okmulgee County Fair Concludes

September 11, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee County Fair reached its conclusion Saturday, as several county 4-H and FFA students showcased their exhibits, livestock and skills. Pictured are several participants and exhibits fro...

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Eagles face tough start with loss

September 11, 2024

The Morris Eagles kicked off their football season on Friday night on the road, but it wasn’t the debut they had hoped for as they faced a challenging 62-14 defeat at the hands of the Hartshorne Miner...