Overlay projects were underway throughout Henryetta. The projects were approved in the June City Council Meeting.A Lifeway Church group adopted a corner on Main Street, which meant the group would mai...

The ‘big family reunion’ runs July 12-16Oklahoma City photographer M. Tim Blake is packing bedding, camera gear and a guitar in his two-man camper trailer for the annual pilgrimage he and hundreds of ...

Last week, I discussed those interim studies filed by state House of Representatives members for consideration over the summer and fall months. This week, I want to highlight some of those filed by st...

Henryetta Calvary Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School July 26-28 from 6:30-8 p.m. featuring activities, games, singing, food and lessons from God’s Word for ages 4 and up. Do you need a...

As Medicaid unwinding continues, Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and its Foundation are helping Henryetta residents access critical oral healthcare resources, regardless of their insurance coverage st...

This week, Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced.Rus...

A pallet fire could have been much worse at the Pallet Company. The flames were contained, but the fire chief stated it could have gotten out of control with some pallets stacked as high as trees.Wood...

Henryetta Calvary Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School July 26-28 from 6:30-8 p.m. featuring activities, games, singing, food and lessons from God’s Word for ages 4 and up. Do you need a...

On Monday, family, friends, and colleagues of Undersheriff Fred McGuire gathered at the courthouse for his retirement reception. A slideshow flickered through McGuire’s more than 30 years of law enfor...

The Henryetta Public Library Summer Reading Program met for the third time today. Kathy Crosby talked to the kids about how to make friends. She also told them about several books to read to help them...

Miss Mace and Henryetta School Counselor Jennifer Huckabay had an exciting day last week visiting friends in the community! Thanks to American Exchange Bank for sponsoring Henryetta’s Therapy Dog prog...

Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture and gardening experts will partner with local gardening enthusiasts to present the Oklahoma School and Community Garden Conference.It is slated for 8:3...

Conservation group asks citizens to report sightingsA conservation group focused on rivers is asking Oklahomans to keep an eye out for small black caterpillars and the yellowish-brown adult beetles th...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins was honored last week on her retirement with a special reception, marking her final day. Lampkins has been employed by Okmulgee County for 36 years, with the m...

“God puts people into our lives who lead us to Jesus,” says Maggie, 11. “They may show his love by hugging, helping them out, telling them that God loves them, and being kind to them.”It’s humbling to...

Henryetta First Christian Church, 412 N. 5th St., hosts a Food Pantry at 10 a.m. the last Saturday of each month.OKFB Youth AgricultureConference Applications |Applications for the OKFB Young Farmers ...

Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as “food stamps”) recipients in 32 counties whose households lost food because of the June 17 severe storms may request a replac...

Green Country Technology Center is delighted to announce the graduation of its Summer Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cohort on June 29. This exceptional group of nine graduates has successfully comple...

City of Okmulgee Emergency Management Director and Licensed Pyro Technician Ken Anderson, along with his skilled group of assistants, are putting the final touches on another spectacular fireworks dis...

Three county students won the 2013 Rural Electric Cooperative “Youth Tour” contest. Two of the students were from Henryetta and the other was from Beggs.AEB paid for the senior citizens to eat, and ev...