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Candidates speak at County GOP meeting

December 12, 2025

The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Post 10, where a crowd gathered to hear State Auditor Cindy Byrd now running for lieutenant governor - and Deputy S...

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Community brings Bethlehem to life

December 12, 2025

A beloved holiday tradition came to life last Saturday as two area congregations, Dewar First Baptist Church and Henryetta Nazarene Church, joined hands to present a moving Live Nativity scene during ...

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H-Town Theatre Prepares for ‘Annie’

December 12, 2025

H-Town Theatre has officially kicked off preparations for its upcoming spring production of “Annie,” with cast members gathering this week for their first full read-through - offering an exciting glim...

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Christmas Dinner returns Dec. 18

December 12, 2025

For nine years now, the Henryetta Community- Wide Christmas Dinner has stood as one of the city’s most heartfelt and unifying holiday traditions - a simple idea that grew into something extraordinary ...

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Volunteers Brave Cold Weather to Feed the Vets

December 12, 2025

Last Thursday, the Feed the Vets volunteer group showed up and answered the call to issue food to 130 veterans in the snow and in 32 degree temperatures at New Life Church in Henryetta. Pictured are m...