Adventures in BrendaLand

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October 7, 2022

I am a beekeeper. It's getting close to a decade now. I was so excited when I got my first hive. I had always wanted to be a beekeeper. I have childhood memories of my Great Grandpa being a beekeeper. He didn't own or wear a bee suit. I have no memory of him being stung. I think he was a bee-whisperer. I was always fascinated by his ability with the bees.

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City advances infrastructure projects

December 21, 2025

The Henryetta City Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Henryetta Civic Center, opening with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through a full agenda foc...

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Property tax deadline extended

December 19, 2025

Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...

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Lions’ Christmas Basket project reflects over 70 years of community service

December 19, 2025

Long before delivery lines stretched across parking lots and long before hundreds of baskets were packed in a single day, the Henryetta Lions Club Christmas Basket Project lived quietly in the hearts ...

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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen Trooper Larry Smith

December 19, 2025

Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...

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Commissioners review bids for road project

December 19, 2025

A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...

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100 Years Ago (1925)

December 19, 2025

• A new weekly paper, The Henryetta News, published its first issue on Dec. 11. Edited by Rev. A. R. Garrett, a Baptist minister and former editor of the Dewar News, the publication announced plans to...

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Harlan Ford Toy Drive Wrapping Up with Strong Community Support

December 19, 2025

The 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is wrapping up its final days with an outpouring of generosity from across Okmulgee County, ensuring local foster children will experience a brighter Christmas mo...

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HOROSCOPES

December 19, 2025

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Lady Demons show fight in home loss

December 19, 2025

The Beggs Lady Demons continued to show growth and grit Friday night inside Demon Dome, battling a deep and disciplined Metro Christian Lady Patriots squad before falling 59-27 in a regular-season mat...

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Season Tips Off with early momentum

December 19, 2025

The 2025-26 high school basketball season is underway across Okmulgee County, and early results point to a winter filled with competitive matchups, developing talent and championship aspirations. As t...

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Bulldogs finding their rhythm

December 19, 2025

The Okmulgee Bulldogs, led by Head Coach Cordell Love, have opened the season at 1-2, highlighted by a recent strong win over Beggs. With a deep roster and a large group of returning upperclassmen, Ok...