Nick Bruel was born Dec. 9, 1965 in New York and is an American author and illustrator of children’s books. Bruel is half Chinese, his full name being Nicholas Tung Ming Bruel. Since first grade, he h...

Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) board members back, from left, Jeremy Roberts, Randy Ritchey, President James McCullough, Jill Francis and Keith Estes presented a grant to Henryetta Elementary te...

American Exchange Bank President Foster Garrett recently presented Henryetta Art Association President Colleen Winters with a check for upkeep on the Art Association building. “If it weren’t for patro...

Dec. 10 Christ Is Christmas Family Fundraiser Tulledega Hills Gospel Music Theater will host Christ Is Christmas, a fundraiser to help area families in need, on Saturday, Dec. 10 with a night of laugh...

Depending on your situation, it might be appropriate to make some year-end financial moves. But there’s one in particular that may allow you to take advantage of the current investment climate while p...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners covered a small agenda during their weekly session Monday. Invitation to Bid #7 was approved by the board for weekly/monthly rental on a smooth drum roller a...

=For many folks, it’s that dreaded time again. The Christmas holiday dinner with the extended family. The event that causes you to have to make a choice. A choice between seeing Mom’s happy smile beca...

Henryetta Hallmark Christmas Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. with this year’s theme, “Hallmark Christmas.” The parade will begin aro...

Recipe courtesy of “Joy of Eating” Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 1 can (15 ounces) READ 3-Bean Salad 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 3 peeled garlic cloves,...

for a Warming Winter Meal Cool winter days and their cold, crisp air call for a quick warmup in the form of a classic combo: soup and sandwich. Next time you need warmed up from the inside out, go for...

(Family Features) Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a s...

OPTOMETRIST TELLS ROTARY OF NEW FACILITY 25 YEARS AGO – 1997 Dr. Jay LaValley spoke to the Henryetta Rotary Club on changes in the practice of eye care. Dr. Michael Brian and LaValley have just opened...

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time How in the world are we supposed to celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King!? We are Americans, crying out loud! We don’t have kings. We don’t want kings. Some of us do...

“Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6. I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve. Alex, you...

Mrs. Goodner’s Class First, get a pan. Next, you put a naked turkey and eggs in it. Then, you eat chicken for food. Cook it at 50 hot degrees for 6 minutes. Serve with a spoon, knife and fork. First, ...

If you're searching for a tasty side that'll leave your loved ones stuffed, look no further than this Thanksgiving Stuffing, a classic accompaniment to holiday meals and a favorite of home chefs acros...

Henryetta merchants are throwing open their doors (so to speak) Saturday for a town wide open house. They are not only offering refreshments, but have special holiday prices on gift items just waiting...

Garage Sale Fundraiser St. Michael Catholic Church Alter Society will host a Garage Sale Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19. The sale will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sa...

“Gideon used fire because the electricity ran out. God said blow the horns and crash real big, and he would give them electricity,” says Weston, 4. I’m sure Gideon and his band of 300 would be surpris...