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...

As the Feb. 10 vote approaches on Henryetta Public Schools’ proposed No Tax Increase bond, district leaders are continuing efforts to keep the community informed through open discussion and transparen...

It was a great start to the New Year for Okmulgee resident Marvin Blankenship Monday afternoon, when Brad Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta showed up on his door step to inform him he was the winner of a ...

The United States Postal Service is heading into 2026 with a significant operational change that could affect millions of Americans who rely on the mail for time-sensitive documents-from mail-in ballo...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a busy year of community engagement, economic development and leadership transition, highlighted by the upcoming 2026 Chamber Banquet and continued e...

An opportunity to start 2026 off without the burden of an outstanding warrant on misdemeanors, traffic cases and fines and costs payment plans is being offered by the Okmulgee County District Court.On...

The Henryetta Community-Wide Christmas Dinner was held at the Civic Center last Thursday, Dec. 18. Tristan Demmitt, along with the community of Henryetta businesses and volunteers, were key to the suc...

The Henryetta City Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Henryetta Civic Center, opening with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through a full agenda foc...

Long before delivery lines stretched across parking lots and long before hundreds of baskets were packed in a single day, the Henryetta Lions Club Christmas Basket Project lived quietly in the hearts ...

Members of the VFW Auxiliary Post 539 hosted their annual Christmas party for children in the community on Dec. 13 at The Briefcase in Henryetta. The event featured Santa Claus and his elves, live Chr...

A beloved holiday tradition came to life last Saturday as two area congregations, Dewar First Baptist Church and Henryetta Nazarene Church, joined hands to present a moving Live Nativity scene during ...

The Dewar Dragons raise the coveted Class B-I Gold Ball high above their heads after defeating Laverne for the 2025 state title. Players erupted in celebration as they claimed back-toback championship...

Henryetta High School senior Camrynn Watkins reached a milestone Tuesday afternoon inside the Knight Center, signing her national letter of intent to run collegiate cross country for the Seminole Stat...

Henryetta Public Schools is celebrating an early Christmas this week, thanks to the extraordinary generosity and behind- the-scenes dedication of the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF). In an announ...

The Henryetta cross country and track programs are rolling into the holiday season with a fun community fundraiser.A Bicycle & Helmet Raffle is currently underway designed to help support student-athl...

The energy in Dewar is building by the hour, as the defending State Champion Dragons gear up for their return to the OSSAA Class B-I State Finals this Thursday night in Edmond. With excitement sweepin...