Henryetta Public Schools announced a calendar of upcoming events for December and January. Important dates have been scheduled as follows: • Thursday, Dec. 12 – High school and middle school winter sp...

Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several agenda items during their regular session on Monday. Items approved were: • Officer Reports for the month of November: Court Clerk in the amount...

Unemployment rates were higher in October in most counties across Oklahoma. Okmulgee County followed the statewide trend of an increasing jobless rate in the latest figures announced by the Oklahoma E...

Every odd-numbered year, recognized political parties in Oklahoma are required to notify the Secretary of the State Election Board whether or not the party will allow registered Independents to vote i...

Okmulgee County residents in need of help with winter heating bills can begin submitting applications Tuesday, Dec. 17 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program. A federally-f...

Henryetta’s quarterly Feed the Vet food distribution was held on Dec. 6 at New Life Church with an overwhelming support of volunteers in attendance. Among those volunteering were Weleetka High School ...

McIntosh Tumbling (MT) of Henryetta will continue to accept toys for the Harlan Ford Fourth Annual Toy Drive for foster care children in Okmulgee County. In addition to MT and Harlan Ford, the drive i...

Dewar Public Schools will hold a special School Bond Election on Feb. 11, 2020, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes. Residents will look at two propositions aimed at pr...

Henryetta Board of Education accepted four resignations during their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9. Resignations were from Tina Walters as high school cafeteria staff, Ronald Black who will retire...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) Corporate Headquarters in Henryetta hosted a Selfies with Santa event on Friday. Santa was thrilled to take memorable pictures with children who attended. FFF...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) held their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9 at the Civic Center. Minutes of the regular November meeting and the financial report for November were bot...

First National Bank & Trust Co. (FNB) of Henryetta hosted their annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 5 and spread the holiday spirit and customer and community appreciation. A variety of finger foods a...

Okmulgee County Republications will host a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union building on the OSUIT Campus. All registered Republicans are welcome and encouraged to attend. ...

Henryetta City Council members approved a $6,500 proposal from SignalTek for a traffic signal controller during a special meeting held Dec. 5 at the Civic Center. The traffic signal controller located...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for newest Chamber member, The Desert Sunset Boutique on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Located at 109 N. 1st Street in Henryetta, Dese...

Henryetta Feed the Vet program is today–Friday, Dec. 6 at New Life Assembly of God Church on New Lake Road. Volunteers are needed for this event and should arrive at 9:30 a.m. to put together and dist...

Jewell wins $1K in Christmas Bucks There are still two more chances to shop local and win $1,000 during the annual Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Christmas Bucks Giveaway. Okmulgee resident Misty Jewel...

Christmas from The Briefcase in Henryetta will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 313 W. Main Street in Henryetta. Everyone is encouraged to join in on an evening of songs, stories an...