The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new businesses. 75 Social, located at the Dewar Junction, across from the Midway Convenience Store, is owned by Ben Cordle, who is the owner of ...

Inside today’s issue is the special section for the Okmulgee County Free Fair.The event is Sept. 7-9 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to see many displays, ar...

Downtown parade is 4 p.m. SaturdayOkmulgee will be busy this weekend, with thousands attending and enjoying the 68th Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo.Lots of excitement is in store at the Bob A...

Dewar Public Schools will hold a Back-to-School Open House on Monday, beginning at 6 p.m.The open house will be an opportunity for middle and high school students who have not yet filled out or return...

Mitchell, Branson share concerns, issue with recent decisionsRecent changes in supervision of Okmulgee County 911 Communications, along with media reports and interviews, accusations of alleged ‘unlaw...

Crowds enjoyed the entertainment, fun and cooler weather at the 7 Hills Music Fest this past weekend. The event featured Drew Baldridge, The Brent Giddens Band, Jeremy Studdard, Lance Gouge and One Na...

Nichols Park was alive with the sounds of music and fun this past Saturday, as the 7 Hills Music Fest took off. A cool front brought better weather, and several hundred were in attendance at the event...

Dewar Schools held its Meet the Dragons Night this past Monday at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Athletes participating in fastpitch softball, football, band and cheer were introduced, and coaches gave parent...

EMPG grant approvedJason Davey of the Trane Corporation updated the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on the latest courthouse renovations during Monday’s meeting.“From our perspective, things ar...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bernard Richard Poulin, age 31, of Beggs, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder and five years for an u...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education met in a special session last Thursday morning to consider several agenda items.During the meeting, the board approved:• Kasey Williams as the assistant...

Fastpitch softball to kick off action Aug. 7The 2023 fall sports season for Okmulgee Public Schools will get underway this Monday (Aug. 7) with the high school fastpitch softball season opener at home...

Lady Knight softball to begin season Aug. 7 at homeThe athletics department at Henryetta Public Schools recently released the 2023 schedules for its three fall sports programs - fastpitch softball, fo...

Adventures in BRENDALANDI lived on a small rural farm as a child. My parents planted soybeans and cotton. After the crops were done, my brother and I would sometimes walk the fields. If there was heav...

We all know how it feels to have done it. We wanted to be brave, but at the last minute we pulled up stakes and ran for the hills. Our self-preservation the only thing on our chicken-liver minds. Then...

Most investors are aware of the different types of stocks: big-company, small-company, technology, international and so on. And it may be a good idea to own a mix of these stocks as part of your overa...

I’m sure the phrase ‘you see something, say something’ has probably been used for decades.That statement took on added meaning on 9/11. The term was first coined by New York advertising executive Alle...

OKMULGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S CALL LOG 07/24/20231:48 a.m. - 9900 Block Hectorville Rd - Shot Fired - RP advised of an unknown male subject attempting to break into his residence. RP states he shot at the...

ODMHSAS campaign highlights student mental healthThe relaxing days of summer are coming to a close, and the back-to-school season will be here soon. As students, teachers, administrative personnel and...