Bro. Jack Vance honored Wednesday

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February 5, 2021

Dewar First Baptist Church (FBC) hosted a special unveiling ceremony in honor of Brother Jack Vance on Wednesday afternoon. A street formerly named Cedar in Dewar was renamed Jack Vance Street in his honor. Jack’s wife, Donna, is pictured with a duplicate copy of the sign presented to her by the Town of Dewar Vice Mayor Gary McGowin. During the ceremony, Dewar FBC Pastor Ryan Wells recalled memories of what a special and beloved person Jack Vance was. PHOTOS BY TRACY GOZA

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Candidates speak at County GOP meeting

December 12, 2025

The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Post 10, where a crowd gathered to hear State Auditor Cindy Byrd now running for lieutenant governor - and Deputy S...

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Community brings Bethlehem to life

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A beloved holiday tradition came to life last Saturday as two area congregations, Dewar First Baptist Church and Henryetta Nazarene Church, joined hands to present a moving Live Nativity scene during ...

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H-Town Theatre Prepares for ‘Annie’

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H-Town Theatre has officially kicked off preparations for its upcoming spring production of “Annie,” with cast members gathering this week for their first full read-through - offering an exciting glim...

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Christmas Dinner returns Dec. 18

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For nine years now, the Henryetta Community- Wide Christmas Dinner has stood as one of the city’s most heartfelt and unifying holiday traditions - a simple idea that grew into something extraordinary ...

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Last Thursday, the Feed the Vets volunteer group showed up and answered the call to issue food to 130 veterans in the snow and in 32 degree temperatures at New Life Church in Henryetta. Pictured are m...

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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues

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The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...

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County sales tax income up from last year

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The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

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ECU to hold graduation

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Bachelor’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.Congratulations to the following ar...

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OCEM Report

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This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

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Mvskoke Waters Gallery to open Saturday

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A historic moment for the Muscogee Nation and for Indigenous art in Oklahoma will be marked on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the Mvskoke Waters Gallery opens its doors at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks. The gall...

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Lady Demons claim third at Oilton

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The Beggs Lady Demons wrapped up a three-day run at the Oilton Tournament on Saturday with a hardearned third-place finish, showcasing a team capable of resilience, balanced scoring and clutch plays t...