Henryetta First Baptist Church (FBC) Youth Choir will perform at the Baptist Village Christmas Open House on Monday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. The Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. At 2 p.m., the...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce announced the final Chamber Christmas Bucks drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 16. Because no one came forward on Dec. 9 to claim this week’s $1,000 winning ticket, the...

On Tuesday, Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent (left) accepted an award of $8,631.02 from Public Service of Oklahoma (PSO) staff member Lyle Stogner (right). The award was presented to the school...

Fourteen centenarians in Oklahoma will be celebrating their birthdays in December. They range in age from 101 to 105-years-old. Gladys Micheel, Henry Seidner, Betty Jo Kaufman, Ruth Vandell and Jeanet...

Creek citizens will go to the polls this Saturday, Dec. 14 to decide on a new Principal Chief. Five National Council seats are also on the ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates David...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) will hold the fall commencement ceremony today-Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Jamie Diggins MS, RN, a faculty member for the School...

Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) is teaming up with more than 60 law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone has a safe holiday. The annual enforcement campaign begins today–D...

Schulter High School Speech and Drama students took third place overall in the Mounds Speech Tournament held Nov. 23. Speech and Drama team members pictured above (left to right) include: Tysie Harjo,...

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...