Cruise Knight brings downtown to life

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April 15, 2026

The streets of Henryetta came alive Saturday evening, as the first Henryetta Cruise Knight of the 2026 season rolled into town. With cars lining downtown, families gathering and local businesses buzzing, the beloved event once again proved to be a highlight for both residents and visitors alike.

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Citywide cleanup event planned April 17-18

April 15, 2026

The City of Henryetta will host a citywide cleanup event this Friday and Saturday, April 17-18.City officials announced that dumpsters will be available for residents to dispose of unwanted items duri...

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Motorcyclist killed in crash

April 15, 2026

A Henryetta man lost his life early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash along US-62, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred at approximate...

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OCCJA celebrates opening of new maintenance shop

April 15, 2026

County officials, members of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) Board and community members gathered last week to celebrate the completion of a long-awaited project - the new OCCJA...

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County receives funding through ICE partnership

April 15, 2026

A newly implemented federal partnership program that has already brought significant funding into Okmulgee County took center stage Monday morning during the regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Boa...

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County Election Board seeks poll workers

April 15, 2026

The Okmulgee County Election Board is now accepting applications for precinct officials, also known as poll workers, ahead of upcoming elections, with a deadline set for May 8.Election Board Secretary...

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Morris Academic Team honored

April 15, 2026

The Morris High School Academic Team was recognized in the Oklahoma House of Representatives last Wednesday by House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee.The team won th...

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Dobson fiber begins major broadband expansion in Henryetta

April 15, 2026

A major infrastructure upgrade aimed at transforming internet access across the community is now underway, as Dobson Fiber has begun construction on a new fiber-optic network designed to bring highspe...

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Genealogical Society to meet April 27

April 15, 2026

Have you been discouraged by inaccessibility to information regarding your family history?If so, the Okmulgee County Genealogical Society invites you to join their next meeting on Monday, April 27, at...

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Teen drivers, two others injured in horse-related crash

April 15, 2026

A collision involving a horse on April 11 resulted in injuries to multiple individuals after a vehicle crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming car, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The c...

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Talking About Returns

April 15, 2026

Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.These words describe very aptly the heart of one seeking ...

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What can we learn from how Jesus forgave Peter?

April 15, 2026

“If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” says Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.”That might have been tempting f...