From the lakefront to city intersections, Henryetta’s public works crews have been hard at work making visible and meaningful improvements aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility for residents and...

A range of routine county business items were reviewed and acted upon during Monday’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.The members heard a report from Okmulgee County Emer...

FFA members Swayde Stogner and Andrea Smith recently kicked off the spring CDE season at Murray State College. Swayde competed in the Environmental and Natural Resources, placing 82nd overall. Meanwhi...

A powerful storm system that swept across Okmulgee County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning produced at least two confirmed tornadoes, both rated EF-0 by the National Weather Service. Whil...

County residents are invited to hear updates from state representatives about the busy session underway at the State Capitol.Okmulgee’s Legislative Forum, hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, w...

A take-back event for medication and sharps will be held next Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OSUIT’s Covelle Hall, located on E. 1st Street in Okmulgee. The event site is accessible via t...

Get ready to hunt for hidden treasures, score unbeatable deals and enjoy a weekend of small-town charm as Dewar hosts its highly anticipated Town-Wide Yard Sale Friday through Sunday, April 4-6.Reside...

A suspect who made direct threats to law enforcement and the Muscogee Nation Medical Center has been taken into custody thanks to swift collaboration between Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police and the ...

The Frontier Kids, a local youth group that meets at the Henryetta VFW throughout the year, recently returned from an unforgettable educational journey to Washington, D.C.Thanks to months of fundraisi...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 City Council Candidate Forum at Henryetta City Hall on Tuesday, March 25. Shawn Buzan and Tristan Demmitt are both running for the At Large seat while...

The Okmulgee County Court Clerk’s Office has announced that jury duty scheduled for the following dates and times has been cancelled:• Monday, March 31 at 8:30 a.m.• Monday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m.• Tue...

Looped Square Meat Company, located south of Duck Creek Casino on Highway 75, is proud to announce the return of its successful Farmer’s Market in 2025. After a fantastic debut in 2024, the market wil...

Early voting continues today (Friday) for the upcoming April 1 election, which features school board, municipal and county races throughout Okmulgee County and nearby areas. There is also a runoff ele...

If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, needed a bandaid, felt lost in life, or just needed someone to look you in the eye and say, “You’ve got this,” there’s a good chance that person was a woman. And, i...

Federal and local authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for a deadly residential arson fire that occurred in Henryetta on Feb. 10, 2025....

Early voting begins Thursday, March 27, for the upcoming April 1 election, which features a wide range of school board, municipal, and county races throughout Okmulgee County and nearby areas. Voters ...

A Tulsa man was arrested in Henryetta on the night of Friday, March 14, after allegedly traveling there to meet someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl for sexual purposes.According to a probable...

Editor’s Note: See pages A6-8 of today’s issue for fire safety and prevention tips, sponsored by various local businesses and agencies.- As Oklahoma continues to recover from a devastating wave of wil...

Dust off your leather jackets, tease that hair, and get your dancing shoes ready - Henryetta High School’s H-Town Theatre is set to deliver the ultimate musical time machine with its upcoming producti...

Members of the Henryetta Lions Club met March 20 at The Shack 2.0 for their weekly meeting, featuring a presentation by Shannon Clark, Executive Director of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Author...