Assessor offers exemption help

News

January 30, 2019

County homeowners are being offered news on some exemptions by Okmulgee County Assessor Ed Johnson that would help residents save money. •Homestead Exemption - If you own your home and

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Thompson, Fetgatter speak at GOP meeting

September 13, 2024

The Okmulgee County GOP held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, with residents gathering to hear from State Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Scott Fetgatter. The meeting, which took plac...

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Jeffcoat appointed to HEDA board

September 13, 2024

Christy Jeffcoat, a former member of the Henryetta City Council, was appointed to serve as a trustee of the Henryetta Economic Development Authority.During Monday’s meeting, the HEDA board heard from ...

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Firefighters, Community Join in Sept. 11 Commemoration Events

September 13, 2024

Above, Plainview Rural Fire Department member Quinton Story and fellow Henryetta firefighter Joe Coe climbed 110 flights in Tulsa Wednesday to give honor to those who fell on 9/11. Below, The Morris F...

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CountyAthleteHonored

September 13, 2024

With the new school year in progress, Luv Ford of Henryetta is once again spotlighting outstanding athletes around the county. The first Luv Ford Athlete of the Week is Addison Dossett, a member of th...

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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser planned

September 13, 2024

A benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12-3 p.m. at Henryetta Nazarene Church, 718 W. Trudgeon.Dinner will cost $10 for adults and $7 for children.The event wil...

Obituaries

Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Whitlow

September 13, 2024

January 2, 1955 - September 9, 2024Bernadette “Bernie” Whitlow of Okmulgee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born on January 2, 1955, in Claremore ...

Columns & Opinion

Slow Cooked Game Foods

September 13, 2024

Football season is officially here. That means cooler weather, gatherings in homes and parking lots and rivalries to match no other. Football can bring us together as well as divide a house for a few ...

Columns & Opinion

Bad Times Buddy

September 13, 2024

Jim sat down at his desk that morning only to be immediately summoned into his supervisor’s office. Where he was assured that while he had been doing good work, he was also told that due to the compan...

Columns & Opinion

Sept. 17, 1932

September 13, 2024

Sept. 17, 1932 - Springfield, Mass. is the birthdate of American author of mystery/detective fiction Robert B. Parker. He was an only child and his dad worked for the telephone company.He claims to ha...

Columns & Opinion

Should you be a global investor?

September 13, 2024

Investment opportunities don’t stop at the U.S. border. But what should you know about investing internationally?To begin with, what is an international investment? Essentially, it’s an investment in ...

Public Notices

09/01/2024

September 13, 2024

12:54 a.m. - Mental Subject - Hwy 75 - RP received a message from a friend telling him he was going to jump in front of moving vehicles.11:49 p.m. - Unwanted Person - RP advised of an unknown male pas...