Norton Juster

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June 2, 2023

Norton Juster

Norton Juster, American academic, architect and author of children’s books, was born June 2, 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y. His parents were Romanian immigrants and both his dad and his brother Howard were architects.

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From Service to Crisis

September 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides in rural Oklahoma. In ...

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Remembering September 11

September 11, 2024

As we mark another anniversary of September 11, 2001, it’s a solemn occasion to reflect on the events that forever changed our nation. On that fateful Tuesday morning, the tranquility of a clear blue ...

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City Sanitation Notice

September 11, 2024

The City of Henryetta sanitation crew is currently shorthanded. A fill-in driver is learning the routes, so trash pickup times may differ from normal.If there is a missed pickup, call City Hall at 918...

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Commissioners hear appeal for senior living assistance

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, starting with the approval of the minutes from the Sept. 3 meeting.During comments from the public, a resident inqui...

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Volunteers Aid With Feed the Vets Program

September 11, 2024

Last week at Assembly of God Church in Henryetta, VFW Post 539 members, VFW Auxiliary members, SSVF, Schulter Frontier City Kids, Schulter School Student Council and Joy of Life church members conduct...

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County Fair Ends Run

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Free Fair ended its three-day run Saturday. Exhibitor Alethea Pannell is shown with her Fatsia (Spider Web) plant, which was named Reserve Grand Champion in its division. This is t...

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Volunteers needed for Humane Society

September 11, 2024

The Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) is in need of volunteers and is building up their volunteer program. Whether you prefer to work as an individual or with a team, there are options that are ri...

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Select Oklahoma Conference convenes in Oklahoma City

September 11, 2024

The Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development, held on Aug. 26-27, brought together economic development professionals from across the state to focus on increasing capital investment in Oklah...

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OCEM Report

September 11, 2024

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Meeting AttendanceAttended the weekly Board of County Commissioners meeting. Provided updates on ongoing emergency management initiatives, including recent respons...

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AARP to hold town hall

September 11, 2024

AARP Oklahoma will host an interactive telephone town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. The focus is AARP’s continued advocacy efforts regarding utility rate hike proposals from Public Service Com...

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Advocacy often begins with voting

September 11, 2024

We are just about one week away from National Voter Registration Day, which is celebrated on September 17.Voting is regarded as one of our Constitutional rights and obligations as citizens of the Unit...