Hard work, dedication and a passion for music paid off in a big way for members of the Henryetta High School choir program, as several students recently earned top honors at the district Solo and Ense...

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term.First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter will...

Learning at Dewar Public Schools is about to take on a breath of fresh air.School officials recently announced the completion and opening of a new outdoor classroom, a dedicated space designed to take...

Classrooms across Okmulgee County are bursting with bright colors, wacky socks, western hats and plenty of books this week as students celebrate Read Across America 2026.Observed nationally on March 2...

Henryetta’s new state-of-the-art tornado sirens are being installed at McCutcheon Park, Nichols Park and across from Casey’s on the westside, thanks to a grant. Councilman Vernon VanMeter shared photo...

A lifetime of service to country, community and fellow veterans was recognized Saturday evening as Tricia Bear was announced as the 2025 Henryettan of the Year during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce...

Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price used halftime festivities during recent Henryetta High School basketball games to recognize the many individuals who played a role in the district’s...

Leadership from the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce spent time this week connecting with fellow community members after being invited to speak at the weekly meeting of the Henryetta Lions Club.Director ...

There’s a sense of excitement in the air at Henryetta High School as the curtain prepares to rise on one of the most beloved musicals of all time.After months of rehearsals, choreography, set work and...

An Okmulgee man is facing multiple felony charges after a standoff with law enforcement on Feb. 5 left two Okmulgee County deputies wounded and prompted a large multi-agency response in the 600 block ...

Congratulations to Dewar senior Braelin Lewis, who officially signed to play football at McPherson College, continuing his standout career. As a two-time state championship game MVP and a dominant run...

When you bank with American Exchange Bank (AEB), you’re doing more than opening an account-you’re helping build a stronger community. Through its ongoing Partners in the Community initiative, AEB rece...

A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States.More than 150 years after they were taken, the Unive...

A fun-filled evening of bingo is planned for late February in Henryetta, with proceeds set to benefit local youth agricultural programs.The Henryetta FFA and 4-H Booster Club will host a Bingo Night f...

The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the designation of Henryetta’s First Presbyterian Church to the National Register of Historic Plac...

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...

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 ...

Members of the Okmulgee County Republican Party and members of the surrounding community gathered Tuesday night to hear directly from two state lawmakers about what to expect in the upcoming Oklahoma ...

Dobson Fiber announces another multi-million-dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering with a groundbreaking in Henryetta with city and chamber officials.“Dobson Fiber has been serving Oklahoman...

TheOkmulgeeCounty Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,132 total offenses in 2025, reflecting a modest decline from 2024 while continuing to demonstrate the broad and growing scope of services handled by depu...