Henryetta Public Schools recently announced elementary school supply lists for the 2020-2021 school year. Supply lists are as follows: THREE-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM • One container baby wipes • One box washa...

Dewar Public School Superintendent Todd Been provided an update on summer activities and possible plans for the upcoming school year on Monday. “Please know that Dewar Public School will be ready to b...

Henryetta High School (HHS) cheerleaders were busy last week, preparing their fireworks stand for opening day on June 26. The fully-stocked stand offers a large selection of fireworks at great prices....

Unofficial results for Okmulgee County for the June 30 State Primary Election were just announced by the Oklahoma State Election Board. Results in county are as follows: -- CORPORATION COMMISSIONER To...

For the past six years, Oklahoma native Chas Lowe has been writing scripts with hopes that they will be made into television series or movies. Residing southwest of Henryetta, he is a retired pipeline...

Henryetta Education Foundation’s (HEF) Big Cedar Lodge Getaway Fundraiser drawing will be held on Monday, Sept. 7 during the Henryetta Labor Day celebration. Tickets are available at First National Ba...

(FAMILY FEATURES) Planning snacks you can enjoy with your children is a winning parenting strategy for spending more time together while creating tasty treats. Take it a step further with a recipe lik...

As CEO of Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, I understand the financial challenges of managing a rural hospital. Being ready for all types of emergencies 24/7 with trained medical professionals and necessa...

Henryetta’s Boots & Badges Blood Drive was held Thursday afternoon at The Briefcase on Main Street. Hosted by First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU), the drive helped during this time when blood do...

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...