Absentee ballot reminders to no longer be mailed

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December 22, 2021

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2022 election year can now request absentee ballots using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes.

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Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner is tomorrow

December 17, 2025

The Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner will be held tomorrow evening at the Henryetta Civic Center, located at 104 S. 4th Street. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and a full, home-cooked Christmas ...

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VFW Hosts Annual Christmas Party

December 17, 2025

Members of the VFW Auxiliary Post 539 hosted their annual Christmas party for children in the community on Dec. 13 at The Briefcase in Henryetta. The event featured Santa Claus and his elves, live Chr...

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Salvation Army Thankful for Donations

December 17, 2025

The Okmulgee Salvation Army is grateful to several county businesses that have made donations to assist in ensuring children have a great Christmas this year. Alicia Dudley of Henryetta First Family F...

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‘Tis the Season’

December 17, 2025

Despite cold temperatures, holiday spirit filled the streets of Henryetta last Saturday as crowds turned out for the 2025 Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Sponsored by the Henryetta Cha...

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100 Years Ago (1925)

December 17, 2025

• Employees of the Oklahoma Power Company gathered at the Hippodrome Ballroom for their annual Christmas ball. More than a hundred couples from Henryetta and surrounding towns enjoyed music, dancing a...

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State Election Board requests voter address information

December 17, 2025

The State Election Board has mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcar...

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Christmas Countdown Market to bring Native arts, food and shopping

December 17, 2025

A festive holiday shopping experience highlighting Native creativity and community support is coming to downtown Okmulgee this Saturday, Dec. 20, with The Christmas Countdown Market. The event will ta...

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GCTC to offer short-term Microsoft courses

December 17, 2025

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is offering two upcoming shortterm computer skills courses designed to help individuals and local small businesses strengthen everyday workplace productivity. Th...

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VFW Hosts Annual Christmas Party

December 17, 2025

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Why did God create girls?

December 17, 2025

“God created girls so boys don’t have to go shopping,” says Mansi, 7.In fact, “Girls are made to spend the money that boys make,” adds Grace Marie, 11.Forget the shopping sprees, says Trent: “God crea...

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Closing the Gap

December 17, 2025

Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.It is so easy to celebrate at Christmastime. Although we may be wrapping ourselves tighter inside our coats, we’re also wrapping...