• The Henryetta High School baseball team played its first home game of the season, defeating Morris 8-2. Coach Cox was praised for building one of the state’s stronger amateur teams, with expectations that upcoming games would help refine the lineup. The squad planned to travel next to Wetumka for another high school matchup.

• County health officer Dr. J.O. Wails quarantined three Henryetta families after identifying several mild cases of scarlet fever in the community. He urged parents and teachers to watch closely for symptoms such as sore throat and to keep ill children home to prevent an outbreak. Quarantines were ordered to last 21 days, and the city prepared to appoint a temporary physician to assist with the situation.

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and Dr. Carlton E. Smith jointly announced support for constructing a new community hospital to meet Henryetta’s growing medical needs. With patient demand exceeding the capacity of the existing Henryetta Hospital and additional growth expected with the arrival of Midland Glass – the city emphasized the need for modern facilities to attract more physicians. The city council authorized an agreement for the Henryetta Municipal Authority to purchase the current hospital once funding for a new 125‑bed facility is secured.

• A group of Okmulgee County students recently served as pages in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. They were photographed with State Representative Bill Robinson and included Mike Henson, Teresa Walker, Vicki Thompson and Tad Lowe.

— 25 Years Ago (2001)

• The Wilson Tigers baseball team secured the Crossroads Conference title with a 12–6 win over Midway, completing an undefeated spring season. Senior pitcher Nelson Harjo improved to 6–0 before handing the game to relievers Chad Kaler and Jeremy Tecumseh. A seven‑run second inning gave Wilson a commanding lead, and late hits from Ryan Randleman, Solomon Morgan and Tecumseh added insurance. The Tigers entered district play with a 12-6 overall record and anticipated a competitive matchup against Mason and Schulter.

• Twenty‑three fifth‑ and sixth‑grade students from Schulter received their D.A.R.E. graduation certificates during a ceremony at OSU‑Covelle Auditorium. Okmulgee Police Officer Eric Schreiber taught the program, with additional support from local officers and guest speaker Sgt. Ken Broderick of the Miami Police Department. Several students were recognized for outstanding essays, and certificates were presented to both Schulter and Preston participants. Officers thanked parents, teachers and school administrators for their support of the program.

— 10 Years Ago (2016)

• Air Evac Lifeteam held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for its new air medical base on the Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta campus. Company leaders, hospital officials, city representatives and community members attended the event. The base, Air Evac’s 14th in Oklahoma, will operate around the clock with a full crew of nurses, paramedics, pilots and support staff. Officials said the new service will improve rapid medical transport for patients with critical injuries or illnesses and strengthen emergency care for Henryetta and surrounding communities.

• Henryetta’s Relay for Life prepared to honor cancer survivors with an evening of team