Douglas “Doug” Eugene Herrick

Obituaries

April 10, 2026

May 11, 1962 – April 5, 2026

Douglas Eugene “Doug” Herrick, 63, of Eufaula, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born May 11, 1962, in Rochester, Minn. to Ronald Herrick and Judy Herrick (Nelson).

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April

11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Integrity Chapel.

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Legislators discuss session, priorities at forum

April 10, 2026

Okmulgee County residents gathered last week at Legislative Forums to hear updates from state lawmakers on the progress of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session. Topics included the state budget, Medi...

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Keating to be featured at April 14 event

April 10, 2026

Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidate Chip Keating during an upcoming “Meet Our Candidate” event in Henryetta.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, f...

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Molet, Moore win school board races

April 10, 2026

Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls April 7 to decide a slate of school board races and propositions, with the most closely watched contests taking place in Henryetta and Wilson Public Sch...

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“For me

April 10, 2026

“For me, that first bite brought back memories from over 35 years ago.”What started as a nostalgic throwback quickly turned into a full-fledged community celebration this week, as the City of Okmulgee...

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New Leadership Announced for VFW Post 539

April 10, 2026

New leadership has been announced for VFW Post 539 as officers for 2026 were recently elected. Pictured from left are CJ Hopkins (Chaplain), Tricia Bear (Veteran Service Officer), Bill Lester (Junior ...

Public Notices

Public comment sought on Energy Assistance Program

April 10, 2026

Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) is seeking public comments about the federally-funded Energy Assistance Program through a public comment meeting. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursda...

Public Notices

Dewar Indian Community to hold special election

April 10, 2026

Members of the Dewar Indian Community are being called to participate in a special election later this month, with all positions currently vacant and open for nomination.According to the official noti...

Public Notices

Felonies

April 10, 2026

CF-2026-00061 04/01/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Barnett, Eran Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2026-00062 04/02/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Rockwood, Allison Nicole Sheree Permitting Escape CF-2026-00063 04/02/2...

Public Notices

03/30/2026

April 10, 2026

4:08 a.m. - 800 Block W. Gentry St. - HPD advised they were chasing a subject involved in a domestic, and stated they disappeared into a building.10:48 a.m. - 1700 Block N. Oklahoma Ave. - RP advised ...

Public Notices

Henryetta Schools

April 10, 2026

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & Biscuit Lunch: Lasagna w/Ground Beef, Breadsticks Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Steak Fingers,...

News

Upgrades bring new life, dignity to Family Resource Center

April 10, 2026

Thanks to generous grant funding from United Way and the Viersen Foundation, the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center is undergoing a meaningful transformation - one that is already making a powerfu...