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10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
May 24, 2024
10 Years Ago:

Scientists from Mad Science in Oklahoma City performed at Henryetta Elementary School. Professor Forrest and his fellow mad science colleagues demonstrated different ways science is used in everyday life.

Scientists from Mad Science in Oklahoma City performed at Henryetta Elementary School. Professor Forrest and his fellow mad science colleagues demonstrated different ways science is used in everyday life.

Henryetta senior Hailey Gillispie signed a National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track and field at Rogers State University in Claremore.

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25 Years Ago:

Seth Dustin Hamric, a senior at HHS, accepted the 1999 OSU Valedictorian Scholarship.

Donnie Smith received a $300 donation from American Legion Post 85 Commander Robert Evans. Smith received the funds on behalf of the Indian Nation Council’s annual sustaining fund drive.

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50 Years Ago:

The Garden Club provided two new signs for Nichols Park. The president of the club persuaded her knowledgeable husband to make the steel poles to hold the signs.

Playing at The Blaine was “Where the Red Fern Grows,” featuring county locals.

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100 Years Ago:

The Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce gave away $30,000 in tomato plants, with promises from truckers and farmers to plant no less than 1 acre.

An aged man was found dead in his bedroom by his wife. She called him to breakfast and when he didn’t come, she went to check his room and found him deceased. She said before bed, he seemed to feel better than usual, but passed away during the night. They believed it was from a heart disease.

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AG deploys state agents to Okemah
August 20, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has taken the unusual step of deploying state agents to maintain law enforcement in Okemah after the abrupt departure of five city police officers, including...
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Henryettan pleads guilty to meth charges
August 20, 2025
A Henryetta resident has pled guilty in federal court to distributing methamphetamine, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Easte...
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Henryetta to host history film screening
August 20, 2025
As part of the city’s 125th anniversary celebration, residents are invited to take a cinematic journey through Henryetta’s past. On Saturday, Sept. 27, a special film screening will showcase highlight...
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Henryetta Public Library Thanks Order of the Eastern Star for Donation
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Henryetta Public Library Thanks Order of the Eastern Star for Donation
August 20, 2025
Henryetta Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, wrapped up with a celebration of reading, creativity and community spirit. As part of the program, students had the chance to e...
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OCCJA partners with Mobile Smiles
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OCCJA partners with Mobile Smiles
August 20, 2025
Last week, the Mobile Smiles of Oklahoma unit made its impactful presence known at the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), delivering essential dental services in a specially outfitted...
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125 Years in the Making
August 20, 2025
Henryetta is preparing to mark a milestone 125 years in the making with a spectacular blend of tradition and celebration. This year’s Labor Day festivities, scheduled for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, will...
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County approves new dispatch employees
August 20, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning at the courthouse, addressing a full slate of agenda items with several key approvals.Commissioners unanimously approved the minute...
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OCEM Report
August 20, 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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OCEM suspends search operations
August 20, 2025
The search for a missing woman has been suspended following a week-long operation.On Monday, the Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM), in coordination with multiple local, state, tribal and vol...
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OCGS to meet Aug. 25
August 20, 2025
The Okmulgee County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Okmulgee Public Library, featuring a presentation by Darrell Lewis on ‘Revisiting Basic Researc...
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Where Are You?
August 20, 2025
Psalms 20:1-5 - May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember...
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