Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) seeking the whereabouts of Ashley Danielle Shirley, 33. She is wanted out of the county on warrants for Failure to Appear for Assault and Battery with a Danger...

Graham-Dustin Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies as well as Kindergarten, 4th grade and 8th grade promotions were held on the evening of June 13 at the football field on the Dustin campus. The Class ...

Voters across the state will head to the polls on Tuesday for the June 30 Primary Election. Early voting is available today-June 26 from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. in the Okmulgee County Election Board office lo...

Three resignations were accepted by the Schulter Board of Education at their June 8 regular meeting. Resignations included: • Bobbie Fox, elementary teacher; • Renee Callahan, high school principal se...

The Kialegee Tribal Town is based in Wetumka, but traces its roots to Alabama and Georgia. Beginning in 1835, the tribe was forcibly relocated to present-day Oklahoma during the Trail of Tears. The tr...

Cody Sanford with Hwy. 62 Fireworks announced their annual fireworks giveaway will be held on July 2. Over $1,500 in fireworks will be awarded. In addition to the giveaway, Cody said free bowling card...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) will host their 64th Annual Meeting virtually on Zoom and Facebook Live on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. There will be a limit of 50 members attending the busine...

A resolution banning personal animals from the Okmulgee County Courthouse was approved during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners. The resolution states the county commissioners’ cov...

A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held at The Bread House in Henryetta on June 17. Owners Mark and Kim Collins are excited to provide freshbaked goodies including cinnamon rolls and cakes as well...

Henryetta Fire Chief David Bullard would like to remind residents of firework laws within city limits and to practice safety as the 4th of July holiday approaches. An annual permit must be purchased i...

Wilson Board of Education rehired Vernie Thomas as High School Principal, Tena Page as Elementary Principal and Andrea James as Superintendent for the 2020-2021 school year during their June 11 meetin...

To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to al...

Beef prices and stocking shortages from the Covid-19 pandemic have consumers have been asking how they can support local, and buy beef directly from ranchers. The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA...

Clear blue skies and summer sun means many Oklahomans will be spending time outdoors. Some pet owners enjoy bringing their furry friends along on summer activities. Although many animals like spending...

Guest speaker for the June 16 meeting of the Henryetta Lions Club was Nancy Miller with Henryetta Animal Aid and Rescue Team (H.A.A.R.T.). Miller discussed the history of H.A.A.R.T. and expressed the ...

Henryetta Board of Education approved a revised parameters resolution for the Entegrity Energy Saving Project (campus-wide LED lighting) during a special meeting held June 18. Closing documents for an...

Financial reports, minutes of a meeting and claims for the month of May were approved by the Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) at their June 16 meeting. Three payments and three purchases were also ...

During the June 16 regular meeting of the Henryetta City Council, it was announced that, due to a major increase in water main breaks, the city suffered a 35% water loss for the month of May. Crews ha...

KENDRIA YARBERRY Dewar Elementary - 2nd Grader - Age: 7 Easter Contest Division: 7 to 10 years KENSINGTON BRANDT Schulter Elementary - 1st Grader - Age: 6 Easter Contest Division: 6 years and under PH...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) will host the Henryetta Boots and Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, June 25 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Briefcase. "We are happy to host this blood drive," FFF...