Gertrude Chandler Warner, American author, was born April 16, 1890 in Putnam, Conn. She had an older sister and a younger brother and her father was a lawyer. Warner's mother would buy her small noteb...

On April 22, we observe Earth Day, an occasion that has inspired millions of people over the decades to take steps to clean up our world. Of course, your physical surroundings are important, but you a...

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta has paused administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines recently issued. The Moderna vaccine is currently be...

The week of April 11-17 has been declared National Safety Telecommunications Week by the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. During Monday’s meeting, Tim Craighton, Okmulgee County 911 Communicati...

Henryetta Cub Scouts Pack 118 held an awards ceremony during their weekly meeting on Monday night. Cubmaster Otis Seamon as well as Zack Hawkins presented multiple awards to scouts for completing vari...

April 14 – 21 Wednesday, April 14 – Chicken and Rice Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Fresh Sliced Bread, Cherry Delight and Milk Thursday, April 15 – Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes wi...

Wilson School Board hired Grant Proctor at the High School Dean of Students for the 2021-2022 school year during their March meeting. Kristy Been was hired as Elementary Dean of Students for the 2021-...

Charges have been filed against two people in a 2019 triple homicide near Beggs. Okmulgee County District Attorney Carol Iski announced the charges being filed last Thursday in a news conference. Barr...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) announced the search continues for secretary and treasurer positions. The positions became available after the recent loss of Roy Madden who was not onl...

During the April 12 regular meeting of the Henryetta Board of Education, newlyelected board member David Molet was given his Oath of Office. Molet replaces seat one recently vacated by long-time board...

The Muscogee Nation National Council passed legislation in an Extraordinary Session on March 30. NCA 21-034 approves the Lighthorse Police Department’s comprehensive annual budget for Fiscal Year 2021...

Okmulgee County Republicans will meet Tuesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion building located at 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee. There will be an update on the state convention from attende...

Wilson Public Schools FIRST Robotics Team in collaboration with Oklahoma Blood Institute will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 21 in the school library. Appointments are available from 12 p.m. t...

Nominate a Yard of the Month within Henryetta city limits for April and, if your nomination is chosen, you will be rewarded! Applications are available at First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) and...

A county man faces multiple charges after a court date this week following his arrest on several complaints, including drug trafficking. The court documents stated around 12:47 a.m. on March 31, a Hen...

A light number of voters across Okmulgee County turned out for the April 6 Board of Education General Election, Statutory Municipal Election and Special Election. Positions open on the ballots include...

A new report from State Farm explains how it isn’t just people affected by the COVID pandemic. In fact, your own pets may have been picking up on your stress and anxiety. In 2020, State Farm paid near...

Whether it’s setting conservation and management goals or striving to meet those you already have for your Oklahoma operation, there’s a great chance that the staff of the Natural Resources Conservati...

HENRYETTA COAL NEWS If there is a coal famine this coming winter, no part of such calamity may be attributed to the operators in the Henryetta-Dewar district, for probably never before in the history ...

...anything about the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Plant pictured here that was in Henryetta? This photo was recently discovered while doing research through the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) archives. ...