Michael and Common Ground

Columns & Opinion

March 28, 2025

With the launch of this column last week, we officially set sail on a grand and far-reaching journey that will eventually take us from the uttermost reaches of the cosmos to the depths of human consciousness to investigate and possibly answer the age-old question, “Is God dead?” If you missed last week’s column, grab a back copy, catch up, and welcome aboard!

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Henryetta Schools approves items at April meeting

April 18, 2025

The Henryetta Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at the Board of Education office located at 1600 W. Gentry. The meeting included departmental reports, reorganiza...

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City-Wide Cleanup Days planned

April 18, 2025

Henryetta citizens are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify the community during the upcoming City-Wide Cleanup Days scheduled for Thursday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, May 1...

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Dewar Public Works Authority receives OWRB grant

April 18, 2025

The Dewar Public Works Authority in Okmulgee County received approval for a $149,575 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the...

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From Okmulgee to the New York Times

April 18, 2025

When Josh Crutchmer, a proud Okmulgee native and New York Times editor, says he hasn’t lost his “Okmulgee state of mind,” you can believe it.That hometown heartbeat shows up in every part of his story...

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Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow

April 18, 2025

Henryetta Lions Club is ready for their annual Easter Egg Hunt at beautiful Nichols Park. The hunt will be held Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring those umbrellas and enjoy the fun, rain or sh...

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Henryetta City Council approves sewer ordinance, abatements

April 18, 2025

The Henryetta City Council met on Tuesday, April 15, at the Civic Center, where Mayor Michael Dickey led a packed agenda alongside council members Jennifer Munholland, Vernon Van-Meter, Steve Sanford ...

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Thirty Years Later

April 18, 2025

Thirty years.It’s hard to believe that three decades have passed since that quiet April morning was shattered by unimaginable violence. April 19, 1995, was a day that changed not only Oklahoma, but th...

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It Starts at Home

April 18, 2025

Part 1It’s a chilling truth: One in four girls and one in six boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before they turn 18.And those are just the cases that are reported according to the Nationa...

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Morris senior athletes sign to compete at collegiate level

April 18, 2025

The Morris High School family is extremely proud as several standout seniors signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level. Surrounded by family, te...

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Okmulgee drops wild 19-16 heartbreaker

April 18, 2025

Despite building a commanding 12-run lead early, the Okmulgee Varsity Bulldogs were stunned by Millwood in a dramatic 19-16 loss Tuesday.The Bulldogs led 14-2 by the top of the fourth, fueled by a hug...

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Beggs HS, JH squads show strength with mixed results

April 18, 2025

The Beggs Golden Demons baseball teams had a busy and eventful stretch of games, with both the high school and junior high squads showcasing grit, growth and flashes of dominance on the diamond.--- Go...