Henryetta Chamber plans 2026 banquet

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December 31, 2025

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a busy year of community engagement, economic development and leadership transition, highlighted by the upcoming 2026 Chamber Banquet and continued expansion of the popular Henryetta Mistletoe Market.

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A Year Worth Remembering

December 31, 2025

Part 2-As another year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting not just on the stories we covered - but on the people behind them.At times, local journalism feels like trying to catch lightning in ...

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Patrons to host retirement reception

December 31, 2025

Patrons Bank will host a retirement celebration honoring longtime banker Keith Estes, recognizing his 45-year legacy in banking, during a public reception scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 10 ...

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Freshman GOP lawmaker finds statewide backers for Save Oklahoma Plan

December 31, 2025

A freshman Oklahoma lawmaker who upset a powerful House Republican incumbent last year is trying to turn grassroots energy into a broader policy movement, rolling out a seven-point conservative agenda...

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Henryetta church to host 40 Nights of Prayer

December 31, 2025

Beginning Jan. 1 and continuing through Feb. 9, Tabernacle of Praise Church in Henryetta will open its doors nightly for a powerful, community-wide spiritual effort titled 40 Nights of Prayer. The gat...

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100 Years Ago (1925)

December 31, 2025

• During a difficult season for families at the Henryetta coal mines, striking miners faced the prospect of a Christmas without food, warmth or gifts for their children. Relief arrived unexpectedly wh...

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Preston Middle School student shines on stage

December 31, 2025

A Preston Middle School student is gaining well-deserved recognition for her growing talent and passion for the performing arts.Zoey Hudgins McCool, a sixth grader at Preston Middle School, recently t...

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A Very Busy 2025 for Children

December 31, 2025

It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year with addressing is...

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The Measuring Line

December 31, 2025

1 Corinthians 16:14 - Let all that you do be done in love.What is the reason behind what we do? Whatever the situation, we must be mindful to guard our heart, for it is the origin of our thoughts and ...

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Do babies go to heaven when they die?

December 31, 2025

“Babies go to heaven because that’s where they belong,” says Kelly, 6. Does this include babies who cry a lot? Scripture says God will wipe away every tear in the New Jerusalem.Elizabeth, 9, agrees, b...

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HOROSCOPES

December 31, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Strange things are happening, Aries. It may be better to go with the flow right now.You might like the change that ensues, and the change in pace could be a positive.TAURUS – Apr...

Preston’s ace takes the next step

December 31, 2025

Preston senior Kaden Dean has officially signed with Kansas State University, taking his powerful arm, fierce competitiveness and remarkable work ethic to the Big 12 Conference next year.Kaden’s path ...