When I arrived home recently to discover a large red-headed man in a Santa hat writing Grynch in my driveway with a charcoal briquette, I choked up a little bit because every year, my lifelong friend ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – As we approach Christmas, I wish the best to each of you. I look forward to seeing family over the weekend ahead and spending some quality time with my dog Rainy. Pets are a joyous par...

Dec. 23 Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner A free Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner will be held at the Henryetta Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 23. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tristan Demmitt i...

Henryetta 3rd graders learn healthy eating

STILLWATER, Okla. – The holiday season will be more special this year as people once again gather in person to celebrate. Make a positive impact in your community and remember why shopping local matte...

Dec. 23 Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner A free Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner will be held at the Henryetta Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 23. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tristan Demmitt i...

The Feast of the Holy Family (1 Sam. 1:20-22…/1 Jn. 3:1-2…/Lk. 2:41-52) Right after Christmas celebration, the Church invites us to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, because family is important ...

The 4th Sunday of Advent (Mic. 5:1-4/Heb. 10:5-10/Lk. 1:39- 45) Christmas is very near. What does it mean for us? It means different things for different people. For some it is a time of heightened lo...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Donuts, Juice, Orange and Milk Thursday, Dec. 16 – Cereal, Apple Slices, Fruit Cup and Milk Friday, Dec. 17 through Monday, Jan. 3 – CHRISTMAS B...

(Zep. 3:14-18/Phil. 4:4-7/Lk. 3:10- 18) Luke’s Gospel message on the Third Sunday of Advent is: “What Must We Do?” The people of today’s Gospel seemed to have realized that more than words was require...

This Sunday, Dec. 5, is the Second Sunday in Advent. Readings will from Malachi 4:1–6; Readings will from Malachi 4:1–6; Romans 15:4–13 and Luke 21:25–36. THE LORD COMES ON THE LAST DAY The day on whi...

EDITOR’S NOTE: There were no other area school menus available for December at press time. WILSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Cereal, Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast, Fruit or Juice and Milk ...

On Sunday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m., come to New Life Church and hear about “From Russia with Love: A miraculous story that could change your life.” This will be a message about a persecuted church in the fo...

2nd Sunday of Advent (C) (Bar. 5:1-9/Phil. 1:3-6/Lk. 3-16) We are on the 2nd Sunday of Advent! Luke’s Gospel message today is: “Prepare for the Lord Coming. Make ready the way of the Lord.” We are cal...

According to a newly released AARP Fraud Watch Network survey, many Oklahomans may be opening themselves up to fraud risks as they shop this holiday season. Popular holiday scams include online shoppi...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov. 24 – THANKSGIVING BREAK Thursday, Nov. 25 – THANKSGIVING BREAK Friday, Nov. 26 – THANKSGIVING BREAK Monday, Nov. 29 – Waffles, Sausage, Assorted Fruit, J...

Nov. 25 County Thanksgiving Dinner An Okmulgee County Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Sister Love Community Outreach, will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Okmul...

Nov. 24 – Dec. 1 Wednesday, Nov. 24 – Goulash, Italian Blend Vegetables, Spiced Peaches, Bread Stick, Chocolate Fluff and Milk Thursday, Nov. 25 – Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Gl...

First Sunday of Advent (Jer. 33:14-16/1Thes. 3:12…/Lk. 21:25-28) This weekend the Church invites us to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent to begin another Church year, year C, which means that we ha...

Folks, sometimes I am somewhat tired at the end of the day. I have recently identified it as “old age.” I am way too spent to do those evening exercises! I promise, tomorrow I’ll double up on my walki...