• While officers were watching a location connected to a recent theft, a man arrived and sat down on a box that turned out to contain a gallon of whiskey. He was taken into custody, but the car he arrived in drove away before officers could stop it. The man later forfeited his bond when he failed to appear in court.

• Local officers worked through the night after a string of home robberies and shootings. Their search led them to a rooming house on Main Street, where they recovered most of the stolen clothing, jewelry, and other items. The thieves had already fled town, leaving behind more merchandise than had been reported missing. Among the recovered items was a revolver believed to have been used in the shootings of two residents. Officers continued sorting the property and returning items to their owners.

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• A Henryetta couple opened their home to a young South Vietnamese woman who had fled her country during the fall of Saigon. She and her husband had escaped separately and were reunited only by chance while passing through refugee camps. After working on a riverboat crew, they met the Henryetta couple during a cruise and formed a close bond. The couple later helped the husband pursue pilot training and invited the wife to stay with them while she recovered from a broken leg. The pair continued to hope for the day they could be reunited with their young son, who remained in Vietnam with family.

• The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Concert Choir planned a free performance at the Henryetta High School auditorium while traveling to a national music convention. The choir had been selected as one of only two groups in the country to perform at the event. Their program featured works by American composers, and the group included several soloists and a piano accompanist.

— 25 Years Ago (2001) • The town of Schulter shared its early story, tracing its beginnings to the mining era and the railroad workers who helped shape the community. The town once carried the name Winchell before residents replaced it with Schulter in honor of a railroad worker they trusted. Schulter’s first school was a simple two‑story frame building, and the town later adopted a township style of government with local trustees handling community business. Residents continued to take pride in their small‑town traditions, including a new community center project and preparations for a centennial celebration.

• A local college student was selected to attend a statewide youth leadership academy, joining other scholarship recipients for several days of discussions, tours, and presentations. The group met with educators, public officials and policy experts to learn about leadership, public service, and issues shaping Oklahoma’s future. Participants also visited the State Capitol, toured museums and took part in small‑group roundtables designed to strengthen their skills and broaden their understanding of public affairs.

— 10 Years Ago (2016) • A group of Seminole State College art students created handmade Easter corsages and boutonnieres for residents at a local nursing home. The project brought together the Special Projects in Art class, the Art Club, and the Future Business Leaders of America, who worked side by side to design and deliver the colorful pieces. The students enjoyed the chance to brighten the residents’ holiday and continued a tradition they had carried on for several years.

• Henryetta celebrated the renaming of its tennis complex in honor of Dr. Carlton E. Smith, a key figure in the town’s tennis history. Community members, former players, and city leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony recognizing his influence on generations of young athletes. Supporters who helped renovate the courts were also acknowledged, and plans were shared for the next phase of improvements, including a pavilion to make the facility a welcoming gathering place.