Folks, I’ve been told confession is good for the soul. So here goes! I have been talking to myself! It must be, as it sounds like my voice. And, no one lives in this apartment here at the retirement v...

“I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!” says Zachary, 9. Deep in our hearts, we know there’s a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a long...

New Year’s Adam Lock-In Henryetta Church of the Nazarene will host a New Year’s Adam Lock-In on Friday, Dec. 30 for area 6th through 12th grade students. The lock-in will be held from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m....

American Exchange Bank (AEB) in Henryetta hosted their annual Cookies with Santa event last Thursday afternoon. Donned in his festive attire, Santa, Marcus Whitworth, performed a variety of holiday tu...

Books transport people to different times, provide a sense of escapism and introduce readers to different schools of thought. Individuals may read for pleasure and/or to expand their intellectual hori...

Part 1 of 3 “I think I would have my own room and not with my brother,” says Danielle, 7. Danielle, if you did share a room with your brother, you’ll like the resurrection version of him. “Well, heave...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Year A It might come as a surprise to you that in this short and tranquil gospel which we just heard, Mary shows us how to deal with tragedy in our lives. The releva...

Nativity of the Lord – Year A What are we celebrating? Why is everything still so messed up? What impact does what we’re celebrating have on your life and mine right now, tonight? And how should we re...

A Dewar man has died of injuries from a head on crash on U.S. 266 in Okmulgee County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Connie Cleo “Little Dude” Burney, 35, died in a Tulsa hospital after the acciden...

Church on Christmas Day The Pastor and congregation of New Life Assembly of God Church would like to invite everyone to join for church on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25. Sunday School will not be hel...

Anniversary Open House Fountain View Manor, located at 107 E. Barclay, just off New Lake Road in Henryetta, will celebrate 55 years of business on Wednesday, Dec. 21 with an Open House from 11 a.m. to...

The First Presbyterian Church of Henryetta will begin a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of its organization and the 80th year in the in the present building on January 7. The Church, whi...

An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and play with r...

Employees of Anchor Glass Container in Henryetta have again received national recognition for their production of an award winning glass container for Coors Brewing Company. The limited edition Origin...

Open Mic Night Christmas Tulledega Hills Music Theater will host an Open Mic Night Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. All area performers are encouraged to attend and sing Christmas carols. Sign...

Third Sunday of Advent – Year A “Are you really him? Was I wrong? Are you just a man?” That’s really what John the Baptist is asking Jesus in the Gospel today. “Are you really him? Was I wrong? Are yo...

“Time sneaks up on you like a windshield on a bug,” wrote John Lithgow. Have you ever noticed that the older you grow, the more time seems to accelerate? When I was a child, time seemed to crawl. Reme...

Christmas Open House First National Bank & Trust Company will host their Christmas Open House on Friday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded. American E...

I still have my ongoing saga happening at the mini farm. A beautiful and equally graceful red fox who I christened as '3 o'clock Charlie' shifted times and came at 5 a.m. this morning. I have a seriou...