• Representatives from several Oklahoma tribes publicly endorsed Henryetta judge Jim Hepburn for governor. Their resolution praised his stance on protecting Indian property rights and his call for a f...

Jeff Smith, American cartoonist and graphic novelist, was born on Feb. 27, 1960, in McKees Rocks, Penn. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio.Jeff’s father read the comic strip Peanuts to him every Sunday, and...

Last week, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a well-known political figure who first got his start in the public eye by working with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and later ran for the Presidency of the ...

As major advances in technology rapidly transform the world, it’s no surprise education is also evolving. Traditional classrooms with projectors and dry erase boards are no longer the only option for ...

Picture book author Jim Aylesworth celebrates his birthdate as Feb. 21, 1943, in Jacksonville, Fla.As a child, he lived in many states, including Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, finall...

Your credit score can play a surprisingly big role in your financial life. From renting an apartment to getting a cellphone plan, your credit score can open doors or close them.Your credit score predi...

Old and slow-moving, nevertheless, Grace faithfully carried her blind rider on the snow-covered, lonely and seemingly endless journey. There was no real visibility, due to the heavy clouds that hid th...

Continuing from last time, further criticism that the ancient Roman historian Tacitus was unreliable and showed bias in favor of Christianity is based upon his use of certain words. Critic G. A. Wells...

• The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce gathered for its monthly dinner at the Methodist Church, where committee reports and lively discussion filled the evening. Members had been meeting throughout the w...

Most legislative committees are finishing their work on bills in the houses of origin this week at the State Capitol. This is the time when thousands of bills die without ever being considered.What ce...

• A household mishap sent the fire department rushing to the home of Arch Thompson. A pair of overalls, washed in gasoline and then boiled, ignited when fumes caught fire. Mrs. Thompson tried to carry...

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, the most meaningful expressions of love often cost little to nothing. The key is understanding your partner’s love language and tailoring your ...

American author of children and young adult books Jacqueline Woodson celebrates her birth date on Feb. 12, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio.Jacqueline liked to tell stories when she was a little girl and alway...

It happens. Finding someone whose personality draws you in and you really enjoy.It happens because there is such a thing as a natural connection between people. You sense that they ‘get you.’ You unde...

While most attention at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, February 2nd went to convening the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature, a pair of youth governor programs sponsored by the Oklahoma Instit...

• Work on Henryetta’s new fish hatchery moved ahead quickly as crews led by Carrol Warren and Foley Smith cleared timber and large rocks from the site. The ground was nearly ready for plowing and dam ...

You remember hearing and seeing the popular phrase, WWJD? ‘What Would Jesus Do.’ If you do, very likely you also remember often seeing the mocking curl of the lip of someone in the vicinity. That sent...

David Wiesner, American author and illustrator of children’s books, celebrates his birth date on Feb. 5, 1956, in Bridgewater Township, N.J. Best known for his picture books including some that tell s...

If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Lasagna, Breadstick Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, ...