Five injured at Coal Creek in Henryetta

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June 24, 2022

Henryetta Fire Department (HFD) responded to a one-vehicle accident at Coal Creek on 4th Street in Henryetta just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. According to HFD Fire Chief David Bullard, a motor home traveling eastbound on I-40 exited the roadway and went down an embankment leading to Coal Creek for an unkown reason. Five people were rescued from the wreckage with only minor injuries reported. The accident remains under investigation. Henryetta Police Department and other emergency crews assisted. PHOTO BY REBEKAH BAILEY

47 Straight

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Constitution Day and the Kid Governor program

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10 Years Ago:

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Lady Dragons edge Maud in diamond battle

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The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the visiting Maud Lady Tigers last Thursday evening at Al Kessel Field in Dewar.The Lady Dragons were back i...

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Lady Dogs drop district twinbill at Roland

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Blast Off!

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