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September 1, 2023
VFW Post 539 to host Feed the Vets event Sept. 8

The VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct the Feed the Vets program Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta.

Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. in order to divide the food for distribution to the veterans and veteran dependents.

Anyone with questions about the Feed the Vets program can call VFW Veteran Service Officer Tricia Bear at 479-414-0952 or Leah Thompson at 205-5055519.

If you would like to be added to the Feed the Vets call list, please text your name and phone numbers (cell and home numbers) to Tricia Bear or Leah Thompson.

tions can better prepare students for great-paying jobs in emerging and expanding industries, from medicine, to aerospace and more. It’s also about cutting through red tape, providing incentives that will produce dividends for our state for generations, and working with all stakeholders in the public and private sectors to achieve these things. That’s the kind of economic policy I support, and I appreciate the State Chamber Research Foundation for their work to bring these issues to the forefront.”

According to the State Chamber Research Foundation, the RIED Report tracks voting records for bills dealing with business, industry, job creation, and economic growth issues deemed important by the private sector. The 2023 report focused on six specific pieces of legislation, including:

• SB 93, requiring high school graduates to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to ensure more students who qualify for Pell Grants receive this resource to continue their education after high school.

• SB 621, creating the Oklahoma Workforce Commission, and creating a coordinated workforce plan.

• SB 930, authorizing the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission to create a career pathway in the aerospace industry with education and industry stakeholders.

• HB 1039X, discontinuing the collection of the franchise tax.

• HB 2452, keeping childcare rules under control of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, eliminating unnecessary red tape restricting availability of much-needed slots for children.

• HB 2459, expanding included expenditures in production credits for the state’s film incentive program to include more full-time higher education students, military or participants in a restorative workforce program.

New HPS Board Member Welcomed
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New HPS Board Member Welcomed
July 26, 2025
Willem Vandenborn is welcomed by Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price after he was sworn in to fill the Ward 2 seat on the HPS board. The action came during a special meeting Thursday, ...
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
July 25, 2025
Patrons Bank is urging the community to be on high alert as phone scams targeting bank customers continue to rise across the country - and right here at home.Scammers are spoofing legitimate bank phon...
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Christmas in July is today
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Christmas in July is today
July 25, 2025
Downtown Henryetta is set to come alive with holiday spirit and summer sunshine today, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. The event, scheduled fr...
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Back-to-School excitement builds
July 25, 2025
As summer winds down and the school year quickly approaches, Henryetta Public Schools and Dewar Public Schools are rolling out the red carpet for students and families with a series of exciting back-t...
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
July 25, 2025
The City of Henryetta has announced that the Main Street railroad crossing is currently closed to all traffic. Residents needing to cross the tracks are encouraged to use the Trudgeon Street crossing ...
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
July 25, 2025
Shoppers across Okmulgee County and throughout the state will soon get a much-needed break on back-to-school expenses, as Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through...
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Historical Museum open Saturday
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Historical Museum continues to welcome guests through its doors this summer with its special every-other-weekend schedule - and this Saturday is no exception. The museum will be open Jul...
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OCEM Report
July 25, 2025
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
July 25, 2025
Planning is in full swing for the much-anticipated 2025 Okmulgee County Fair, with the event officially set to take place Sept. 4-6 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds.Members of the Fair Volunteer Com...
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Lions Club held a lively and productive meeting on Thursday, July 17, at The Shack 2.0, welcoming new members, celebrating local heritage and preparing for several key community events o...
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Preston Schools announces Child Nutrition Program
July 25, 2025
Preston Public Schools announced they are participating in free lunch and/or breakfast program for the 2026 school year. All students enrolled in the district or the listed sites may participate in th...
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