Jobless rate rises in December

News

February 3, 2023

Okmulgee County’s jobless rate dropped during the final month of 2022, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.

Main, News

Man missing since March 17

Missing Man Sought

By Patrick

March 31, 2023

Sports

Search Continues for Knights

March 31, 2023

Henryetta baseball squad still seeking first 2023 winThe Henryetta Golden Knight varsity baseball team is currently searching for their first win of the 2023 season.The Knights entered this weekend’s ...

Sports

Lady Pirates rout Porum in latest win

March 31, 2023

The Preston Lady Pirate slowpitch softball team improved to 7-1 on the season Monday evening with a dominating 15-3 win over the Porum Lady Panthers.The host Lady Pirates did all of their offensive da...

Sports

Demons drop district twinbill with Meeker

March 31, 2023

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity baseball team dropped a pair of District 3A-5 meetings with the Meeker Bulldogs earlier this week.The Demons found themselves on the losing end of a 14-4 outcome at home...

Sports

Dogs fall in district doubleheader with Sperry

March 31, 2023

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team suffered a pair of setbacks to the Sperry Pirates earlier this week.The losses to Sperry came in District 3A-5 action by margins of 5-0 and 15-0, respectivel...

Columns & Opinion

25 Years Ago:

March 31, 2023

The March distribution of sales tax for the city of Henryetta fell nearly $10,000 from the same time period last year. Henryetta’s distribution for March 1998 totaled 132,309.67 compared to $142,283.3...

Columns & Opinion

Better Learn to Hold Your Holt

March 31, 2023

You’ve lived long enough to have heard a bunch of tired cliches and old sayings, I know. One of Andy’s favorites from an old friend is this; “Better hold your holt.”His meaning? Hold your holt … holdi...

Columns & Opinion

I have chickens

March 31, 2023

I have chickens. One hen in particular goes broody at least twice a year. She always disappears from the flock, ending up in an old rusty wheelbarrow on the backside of my neighbors shed. Fortunately,...

Columns & Opinion

What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck?’

March 31, 2023

During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can p...

Public Notices

03/20/2023

March 31, 2023

9:07 a.m. - Log information - 700 block of W. Main - RP advised they need an officer at the Dollar Tree, advised they need someone removed from the store.11:31 a.m. - Log information - 1000 block of W...

Public Notices

03/20/2023

March 31, 2023

3:57 a.m. - Reckless driver - S. of Duck Creek Casino Hwy 75 - Older model black Crown Victoria with one headlight going SB in a NB lane.7:06 a.m. - Domestic - 5700 block of Frankfurt Rd. - RP advised...