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alive because I see them living in the minds of the children.” We have his (B-2) book “Five Ugly Monsters.”
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alive because I see them living in the minds of the children.” We have his (B-2) book “Five Ugly Monsters.”
January 19, 2024
Tedd Arnold, children’s book author and illustrator, was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Elmira, N.Y. He grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania with three brothers before returning to Elmira when he was ten year...
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How are your investments taxed?
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How are your investments taxed?
January 12, 2024
As we begin the new year, you may be receiving various tax statements from your financial services provider - so it’s a good time to consider how your investments are taxed. This type of knowledge is ...
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Bad Memories Have a Long Shelf Life
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Bad Memories Have a Long Shelf Life
January 12, 2024
Have you ever had a bad day, when everything you touched just soured? Sure, we all have had those kinds of days, nothing new to any of us. And when you had one, didn’t you find that it was difficult t...
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her as a child
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her as a child
January 12, 2024
Iza Trapani, author and illustrator of books for young children, was born in Communist-ruled Warsaw, Poland on Jan. 12, 1954. She and her family of five lived in a tiny one-bedroom apartment.At the ag...
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My chicken yard is fairly large
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My chicken yard is fairly large
January 12, 2024
My chicken yard is fairly large. It’s about 3,200 square feet with two sides made of chain link and two sides 2”x 4” horse fence. Over the last few weeks, I added a layer of chicken wire about knee hi...
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El Niño, La Niña, La Nada …
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El Niño, La Niña, La Nada …
January 10, 2024
What comes next?El Niño is here! El Niño is here! El Niño is here! (at least for a while).If you follow the weather news (and if you live in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains, you should), you already ...
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Hunger is a real problem among Oklahoma’s children
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Hunger is a real problem among Oklahoma’s children
January 10, 2024
There has been a great deal of news coverage regarding Oklahoma’s refusal to accept federal funds to support children who qualify for free and reduced school lunches during the summer months.The fact ...
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Rice: The Great Debate
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Rice: The Great Debate
January 5, 2024
I have made the decision to reduce the number of times my column prints. This was not easy for me to decide and I wrestled with my options because I love my column and I love my readers. That being sa...
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Drew Daywalt, American
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Drew Daywalt, American
January 5, 2024
Drew Daywalt, American author and filmmaker, was born the youngest of six children in his family on Jan. 5, 1970, in Hudson, Ohio.Supposedly, the house he grew up in was haunted and his older brothers...
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January 5, 2024
My Great Aunt Mamie once shared with me some memories of Oklahoma during the great depression.One time, my grandpa, grandma and aunt Mamie were in grandpa’s old ford truck when a dust storm hit. It wa...
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Asking, Assuming or Demanding
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Asking, Assuming or Demanding
January 5, 2024
A gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady, who was recently overheard in a public place.“I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years. My daughter was to ...
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How would you handle forced early retirement?
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How would you handle forced early retirement?
January 5, 2024
When you plan to retire at a certain age, you can follow a strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health insurance and other factors. But what happens if you’re forced to retire earlie...
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10 Years Ago:
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10 Years Ago:
January 5, 2024
Roy Madden was named Henryettan of the year. The Henryetta Free-Lance promoted the Henryettan of the year contest since 1949 and was honored to shed light on the great deeds of the people who worked t...
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Happy New Year from OCHS!
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Happy New Year from OCHS!
January 3, 2024
As we reflect on this past year, we are so very thankful for all the donations we receive; your generosity has been astounding. We appreciate the assistance from members of our community and beyond wh...
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When it comes to climate smart ag, Oklahoma could learn a thing or two from its neighbor
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When it comes to climate smart ag, Oklahoma could learn a thing or two from its neighbor
January 3, 2024
When it comes to conservation policy I generally like to brag on Oklahoma. Many people don’t realize what a great job the Sooner State does when it comes to protecting natural resources on farm and ra...
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New year brings new ways to make a difference
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New year brings new ways to make a difference
January 3, 2024
With a new year ahead of us, it is customary to make resolutions. I hope each of you resolves to help improve your community, your state, and your nation by getting involved.I encourage you to join a ...
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Love Apples
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Love Apples
December 29, 2023
December is National Tomato Month. (It’s also Watermelon Month. Why two fruits in season in the dead of summer are celebrated in the dead of winter is beyond me.) We all know tomato is a hotly debated...
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A Little Girl Named Hope
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A Little Girl Named Hope
December 29, 2023
Grandma lay in the hospital bed, a shadow of the vital, energetic woman she had been just a year ago. Her strong hands that were endlessly involved in her family’s life, providing, comforting, and dis...
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Molly Bang, American
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Molly Bang, American
December 29, 2023
Molly Bang, American author and illustrator of children’s books, was born Dec. 29, 1943, in Princeton, N.J. the second of three children in her family. She grew up in Baltimore, and her mom was an ill...
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Time: A Key Element of Investing
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Time: A Key Element of Investing
December 29, 2023
Who knows where the time goes? We’ve reached the end of another year, so it’s appropriate to reflect on the nature of time and how it affects us. And time certainly is a key element in the pursuit of ...
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Dangerous cold expected across county, state
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Dangerous cold expected across county, state
January 23, 2026
A powerful winter storm is expected to impact Okmulgee County and much of Oklahoma beginning Friday, bringing a combination of snow, sleet, ice and dangerously cold temperatures that officials say cou...
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‘Seeds of Success’ to take root at Chamber Banquet
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‘Seeds of Success’ to take root at Chamber Banquet
January 23, 2026
The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gather, celebrate and look ahead, as the 2026 Henryetta Chamber Banquet blossoms later this winter.Set for Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., the ...
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City Council advances projects
January 23, 2026
The Henryetta City Council met in regular session on Tuesday at the Henryetta Civic Center, approving a series of financial items, property actions, park usage requests and zoning changes, while also ...
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MN Council Rep. charged with four felony counts
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MN Council Rep. charged with four felony counts
January 23, 2026
A Muscogee Nation National Council representative has been charged with four felony counts stemming from allegations that she interfered with the official duties of fellow council members.Robyn Whitec...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
January 23, 2026
• The body of an unidentified man was found wrapped in a brown paper bundle near the Henderson hotel road, with only a few cryptic clues - initials, dates and scraps of newspaper - offering any hint o...
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