After 101 years, Mary Ray Stephenson is still going strong. Born on April 26, 1920, she has since lived just over 36,865 days, a giant milestone. “Don’t let 101 fool you,” her niece, Pat Edmonds Bunya...

Pictured (above and below) is the Henryetta Coal Mine No. 12, owned and operated by the Pittsburg Coal Mining Company out of Kansas City in the early 1900’s. PHOTOS COURTESY OF OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOC...

A MYSTERIOUS MAIL POUCH… An incident occurred here this forenoon which may or may not amount to anything. Just now, early afternoon, it is still a mystery. Some one at the Frisco station, this morning...

The Beggs Lady Demons used a 7-run fifth inning to earn a 15-4, run-rule, victory over their arch rivals, the Preston Lady Pirates, Monday evening at Lady Demon Field in Beggs. Monday’s county showdow...

Dragon Pride Booster Club and Dewar Athletics announces the 2021 All Sports Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at Dewar First Baptist Church. Everyone who plans to attend is encouraged ...

Approximately 148 pieces of property will be offered to the highest bidder on Monday, June 14. Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins will conduct the resale of land in Okmulgee County, which is for...

Henryetta Yard of the Month for April was awarded to Loyd and Marsha Holt on Monday for their appealing yard located at 911 E. Broadway. Nominated by Gene Hedrick, the Holts received a goodie bag with...

Henryetta High School’s H-Town Theatre is gearing up for their presentations of the musical, “Oklahoma,” in May. Performances are planned Thursday, May 20 through Sunday, May 23 in the high school aud...

After returning home to Henryetta from a trip to Branson, Mo., Uel and Moneica “Mo” Slane discussed what it would be like to have a music show in their hometown. Providing lead vocals and rhythm guita...

Legislation helping Oklahomans with diabetes better afford insulin has become law after being signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on April 20. House Bill 1019 caps the copay for a 30-day supply of insulin to $...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a crippling effect on the economy for individuals and businesses. With businesses closed and jobs lost, many faced the challenge of making loan payments. Although the fed...

Earlier this week, Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) announced that he is accepting applications for a new Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program position in his office. The Wounded Warrior Fellowship ...

Oklahoma Humanities (OH) announces that $50,000 in immediate emergency grant funding is available for cultural organizations statewide that sustained damages in the days following the February 17, 202...

April 28 – March 5 Wednesday, April 28 – Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Hash Brown Potato Casserole, Cabbage, Hot Roll, Strawberry Cheesecake and Milk Thursday, April 29 – Lemon Pepper Chicken, Vegetable Ble...

Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health (MCNDH) broke ground on a new 6,000 square-foot behavioral health clinic in Okmulgee recently. The clinic is made possible through funding from the MCN and a...

A brief Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) meeting was held on Tuesday evening with only six agenda items for consideration. All agenda items were approved as follows: • Consent Agenda items consisti...

Henryetta Public Schools announced end-of-school events earlier this week for Henryetta High School (HHS). Student transcripts will be available by June 4 with student awards to accompany them. Transc...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of Agreement for a bridge replacement project. The MOA is with the county, along with the Muscogee Creek Nation, Bureau of Indian Affai...

Michael Dickey was appointed to the Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) by the Henryetta City Council during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Council members approved the abatemen...

With nearly 60 in attendance, the Nichols Park Earth Day Clean Up was a success. Prizes first through third place were awarded to teams who gathered the most trash. First place prize of $250 went to C...