Area youth are invited to attend First Family Federal Credit Union’s (FFFCU) annual free summer program, Budget or Bust, at The Briefcase in Henryetta. Sessions will be available for middle school stu...

A court order that prevents a new marijuana tracking program from going into effect will remain in place, after a ruling last week in Okmulgee County District Court. On June 29, Judge Pandee Ramirez w...

Bill and Verna Goodner were awarded Henryetta Yard of the Month for June by First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) for their colorful yard full of a vast variety of blooming flowers located at 401 ...

Several Okmulgee County school districts will soon have funds to hire additional counselors and mental health professionals. Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is awarding grants to 181 sch...

During the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority meeting on July 1, a Purple Heart Citation was awarded to Henryetta Police Department Detective Robert Heath following an incident that occurred a...

As it faces the worst blood shortage in decades, Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is launching a new donor eligibility hotline to help encourage more people to discover whether they can donate blood pro...

A Morris high school teacher has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of minors. Dallas Tyler Ewton is accused of sexually abusing now-former students of Morris Public Schools during scho...

The bi-partisan infrastructure agreement reached this week by Democrat and Republican members of the United States Senate represents a desperately needed investment in Rural America according to Clay ...

June 16 8:56 a.m. – Vandalism – 2000 block of N. 255 Rd. – Requesting a deputy to come out. She advised someone spray painted her car. 11:45 a.m. – Domestic – 12000 block of Alt. Hwy. 75 – RP advised ...

Civil Cases Exceeding $10,000 June 28 Discover Bank vs. Meredith, Bruce D. – Indebtedness Civil Cases Under $10,000 June 25 Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. Jobes, David L. – Indebtedness LVNV Funding LLC vs. R...

June 14 6:59 a.m. – Stolen Vehicle – 100 block of E. Dixie – Male caller advised his 2007 silver Chevy Avalanche has been stolen and also his 12-year-old daughter is missing. RP advised the Avalanche ...

June 21 6:30 a.m. – Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew 8:26 p.m. – Natural Vegetation Fire, other June 22 10:35 a.m. – Person in Distress, other 11:41 a.m. – Alarm System Sounded, No Fire-Unintentional 2...

The bi-partisan infrastructure agreement reached this week by Democrat and Republican members of the United States Senate represents a desperately needed investment in Rural America according to Clay ...

Shawn Okerson, left, was presented with an award for his service as the Henryetta Rotary Club President for 2020-2021 last week by incoming Rotary Club President Keith Hare. 

Oklahoma Department Human Services (OKDHS) has begun accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally-funded program helps income-eligible famil...

Two Okemah residents died in a one-vehicle accident on I-40 just west of Henryetta on Wednesday at approximately 8:43 p.m. According to an accident report by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Investigatin...

Six candidates filed their Declarations of Candidacy for the Okmulgee County Commissioner District 3 seat earlier this week at the County Election Board Office in Okmulgee. Filings included: • Dan Art...

During a special meeting early Thursday morning, Henryetta Board of Education hired a high school secondary special education, high school secondary math and a temporary half-day secondary teacher for...

In August 2019, a $3.8 billion bid for bridge rehabilitation over Coal Creek was awarded to C-Gawf Construction by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The project officially began in Oct...

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association Chapter 730 will meet at Shoney’s Restaurant in Henryetta on Thursday, July 8 at 11 a.m. Featured guest speaker for this month’s meeti...