Rocky Ridge Rendezvous is Saturday

News

October 18, 2023

By DAWN CARTER REPORTER,

In the heart of Okmulgee County, near Okmulgee & Dripping Springs Lakes, a hidden gem awaits families and adventure seekers alike - Rocky Ridge Resort. Owned and operated by the dynamic couple of Chris and Udonna Edmonds, this picturesque haven was opened to the public in April this year.

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Henryetta Hallmark Christmas arrives

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Tiger Classic slated for next week

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Annual cage tourney to begin Monday at 5 p.m.The annual Wilson Tiger Classic varsity basketball tournament is scheduled to take place next week at the Tiger Den at Wilson (Henryetta) High School.Both ...

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Homecoming

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Rikki Wolfe (center) talks to her team during a timeout in a Sasakwa2017 playoff game in Henryetta. Wolfe will begin her 10th season as a head coach on Friday when the former Schulter basketball stand...

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Morris begins cage season with split

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Lady Eagles award Foster first coaching win in openerThe Morris varsity basketball program began its 2023-2024 campaign Tuesday evening with a split decision against Tulsa’s Mingo Valley Christian Sch...

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Henryetta drops opener to Hugo

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Knights begin season with double-overtime thrillerThe Henryetta varsity basketball program officially kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Tuesday evening at home against the Hugo Buffaloes and L...

Columns & Opinion

Can life insurance help provide retirement income?

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If your children are grown and your mortgage is paid off, do you still need to carry life insurance? It depends on your situation, but for many people, a cash-value life insurance policy, such as whol...

Columns & Opinion

Achieving High-Speed Internet for Rural OK

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Columns & Opinion

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Columns & Opinion

Don’t Put Flowers on Their Grave

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Columns & Opinion

Grandma had a small Asian jewelry box she would bring out from time to time. I would always

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sit on the floor at her feet and she would show me each piece and tell me the memories behind them. I still have her jewelry box wrapped and tucked away. One day, when the time comes, if I have one, i...

Public Notices

11/20/2023

December 1, 2023

12:13 p.m. - Conifer - Animals - RP advised a red cow with horns that was always out was currently out.12:38 p.m. - 9900 Block Risenhoover Ave - Hit and Run - RP advised an RV hit them and kept drivin...