Hangin’ On

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June 8, 2022

Hangin’ On

Donning tiny boots and a 10-gallon hat, a young cowboy grasps his tiny fingers into a sheep’s rough ringlets during the Mutton Bustin’ event at the Roy Madden Annual Spring Roundup Rodeo held at Nichols Park June 3-4. COURTESY PHOTO BY LAURA PEOPLES

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Dewar to host Velma-Alma in ‘Battle of Unbeatens’ Friday

September 29, 2023

Beggs, Wilson seek to remain perfect in district play in Week 5The midway point of the 2023 high school football regular-season schedule is taking place this Thursday and Friday all across the state o...

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Postseason journeys continue for 4 county diamond squads

September 29, 2023

Postseason journeys for four Okmulgee County diamond squads continued on Thursday afternoon.Varsity fastpitch softball teams from Dewar, Preston, and Wilson, as well as the varsity fall baseball team ...

Columns & Opinion

LOOKING BACK IN HISTORY

September 29, 2023

10 Years Ago:Rotarians took advantage of the good weather and mowed the small rotary park. More Rotarians were coming into town and the group wanted it to look nice.Henryetta football players enjoyed ...

Columns & Opinion

Find These Treasures at Your Local Library

September 29, 2023

David Diaz, illustrator of children’s books, was born on Oct. 2, 1960, in New York. He grew up in southern Florida and discovered his love for drawing in the 1st grade. His mother died when he was 16 ...

Columns & Opinion

Grocery tax elimation should be priority

September 29, 2023

According to a recent poll, 75 percent of Oklahomans are in favor of eliminating the state’s 4.5 percent grocery sales tax. That is more than those favoring cutting the state’s income tax. So as with ...

Columns & Opinion

God-Fearing People Lie Perfectly

September 29, 2023

Don’t kid yourself. It’s not just criminals attempting to escape punishment. It’s not just a teenager who missed curfew and is coming up with excuses. Not just the employee who walks in the door an ho...

Columns & Opinion

What to Know about HSAs and FSAs

September 29, 2023

Paying for health care can be challenging - but are you taking full advantage of all the resources available to you?You might have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accou...

Public Notices

COURT RECORDS

September 29, 2023

FeloniesCF2023-00153 09/20/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Kudryavsky, Rebecca Lynn Computer Fraud/Unlawful Use of Computer System --- MisdemeanorsCM-2023-00260 09/20/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Jones, Rich...

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HENRYETTA FIRE LOGS

September 29, 2023

09/17/202311:00 a.m. - Medical Assist4:00 p.m. - Medical Assist ---09/18/20233:01 p.m. - Medical Assist6:50 p.m. - False Alarm or False Call --- 09/19/202311:08 a.m. - Lock Out8:00 p.m. - Authorized C...

Public Notices

POLICE BLOTTER

September 29, 2023

09/19/20239:14 a.m. - 800 Block N 11th - Animal - RP advised of a big brown pit running loose. RP stated it had been trying to get into yards to attack other dogs.12:50 p.m. - Narcotics - RP advised t...

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SHERIFF’S CALL LOG

September 29, 2023

09/19/20237:00 a.m. - 18100 Block Forbes St - Fire - RP advised their neighbors RV was on fire.9:34 a.m. - 3000 Block Alt U.S.-75 - Domestic - RP advised of a domestic between husband and wife in thei...