AARP and First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) are once again partnering to offer free tax preparation assistance. “Our tax aide site opened on Feb. 3,” Shirley McCowan, of AARP, said. “Assistance...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce 2021 Legislative Forums are still planned for the last Friday of February, March, April and May at 12 p.m. inside Shoney’s Restaurant on the patio. The first meeting will...

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta gave kudos to all hospital staff who continued to provide patient care during the recent winter storms. Multiple departments stayed overnight and worked double shifts or o...

Due to the extreme weather conditions over the past two weeks, there have been numerous main line leaks throughout the City of Henryetta. Area residents and businesses who are on city water were urged...

Okmulgee County Commissioners approved a bid during their Monday meeting to put together the Hazard Mitigation Plan. There were two bids submitted, however the price for the service was significantly ...

Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) approved a final payment of $92,225.55 to Urban Contractors, LLC for sewer system main replacement during their Feb. 16 regular meeting. Consent agenda items consis...

During the regular monthly meeting of the Henryetta City Council on Feb. 16, Jake Barron, representative with QuikTrip, reported preparations are being made to demolish the second hotel located on the...

New Henryetta Lions Club member T.J. Mordecai (far right) was awarded his first conference pin by Lions Club International Director Michael Banks (far left) during the Oklahoma Lions District 3E Conve...

Henryetta FFA member Kaylee Watson, right, was named Reserve Senior Sheep Showman, Reserve Breed Champion Hampshire, Breed Champion Shropshire and 3rd in Cross Class during the recent Okmulgee County ...

A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of Tristan Gaither, a 17-year-old Dewar High School Junior who lost her life during a tragic drowning accident on Feb. 18 in Dewar. All funds raised w...

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta Vaccine Clinic is running two clinics simultaneously this week with plans to vaccinate over 960 individuals, mostly second doses. Since the clinic opened Jan. 5, more than...

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...