Henryetta 4-H and FFA members attended the recent Okmulgee County Livestock Show. Their placings are as follows: Kaylee Watson – Reserve Breed Champion Hampshire, Breed Champion Shropshire, Reserve Se...

While warmer weather has returned to most of the state, the blood supply has not yet reached regular levels following historic winter weather. Oklahoma Blood Institute is extending a $2,000 daily priz...

State officials call for winter storm damage to be reported in order to qualify for additional federal funding. As Oklahoma begins assessing the damage caused by the historic winter storms, it is crit...

Feb. 9 12:43 a.m. – Fire Call other – Days Inn – Okmulgee County EMS requesting assistance for a woman that fell down the stairs. 3:23 a.m. – Disturbance Call – 900 block of E. 6th – RP advised that h...

Feb. 8 12:52 p.m. – Person in Distress, other 1:15 p.m. – Unauthorized Burning 10:08 p.m. – Lock-out Feb. 9 12:43 a.m. – Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew 10:53 a.m. – EMS Call, Party Transported by Non...

Feb. 8 10:29 a.m. – Animals – 4300 block of N. 180 Rd. – Walk-in RP advising neighbor’s dogs are suspected of attacking livestock. 10:32 a.m. – Abandoned Vehicle – Hwy. 62 EB between 320 Rd./330 Rd. –...

(Family Features) The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements is a savvy way to save money on utilit...

STILLWATER – While some people seem to be born with green thumbs, others need a little support to bring their gardening skills into full bloom. The popular Oklahoma Proven plant promotion program at O...

Plainview and Henryetta Fire Departments were dispatched to a house fire on Bryant Road and 180 Road at 11:59 p.m. on March 15. Upon arrival, first responders found the unoccupied home to be fully eng...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners approved new requisitioning and receiving officers for the Morris Fire Department during their Tuesday session. Tim Stewart, Joe Berryhill and Todd Trantham will serv...

Okmulgee County voters will head to the polls on April 6 for the Board of Education General Election and Statutory Municipal General Election. School board candidates on the ballot will include: • Beg...

TOWNES GREEN loved sledding in his little box Townes is the 1.5-year-old son of Taylor and Loren Green of Okemah and grandson of Danyiel Green JENNYLYNN PEVEHOUSE Henryetta OLIVER KNOBLOCH Son of Ashl...

Due to weather conditions, the February meeting of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. on the patio at Shoney’s Restaurant. ...

The corner of Main and South 7th Street was plowed in order to allow easier access to Henryetta Drug on Monday. Henryetta residents received between six-inches to over one-foot of snowfall over the we...

Utility customers are being asked to reduce energy consumption due to the ongoing frigid weather. Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), acting upon a request of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), is ...

Greenlie Jones was named Henryetta Free-Lance Valentine’s Day Coloring Contest winner. She is the daughter of Casey and Leslie Jones and the sister of Traber Jones, all of Henryetta. A Kindergarten st...

Okmulgee County’s jobless rate continued on a downward trend, according to figures released this week by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). The county’s unemployment rate fell to 7.0 ...

She’s a beautiful wintery mix...a bitter old soul with a young warm heart. As she slowly creeps into our homes, she strips us to the bare bones, leaving us breathless and blue. She can be an endearing...

On Sunday afternoon, Plainview, Henryetta and Dewar Fire Departments responded to a call regarding a house fire on Creek Mine Road in Henryetta. Upon arrival, the home of Bill and Ericka Carter and th...

Due to the ongoing state of emergency due to winter weather, residents are being reminded the price gouging statute is in effect. Some people and businesses try to take advantage of consumers during t...