The Henryetta Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at the Board of Education office located at 1600 W. Gentry. The meeting included departmental reports, reorganiza...

Henryetta High School’s H-Town Theatre is preparing to dazzle the community with its upcoming production of ‘Cinderella.’  Directed and choreographed by Liz Bealko, Coach Justin Been, the cast and cre...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), under the leadership of Sheriff Eddy Rice and Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, have released its comprehensive statistics for 2024. Sheriff Rice, now in his f...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta presents two Preston students their plaques recognizing them as Athletes of the Week. Pictured are Tanner Young and Kaden Dean, students at Preston High School. Tan...

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during November, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate increased slightly...

The Henryetta School Board is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Monday, January 13, at the Board of Education Offices. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.--- Superintendent & Department Reports The...

John LeRoy Bryant, 75, of Schulter, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Schulter. He was born on September 8, 1949, in Henryetta to John Lee and Mina Violetta (Hantz) Bryant.September 8, 1949 - J...

September 24, 1926 - December 28, 2024Nila Jean Barnard, a longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was 98 years old.Funeral services for Nila are scheduled for 2 p.m. ...

July 5, 1941 - January 5, 2025Ivan “Gene” Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Checotah. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby. A public viewing and visitation will be held Wedn...

June 3, 1952 - December 24, 2024James Jackson Robertson, Jr., born June 3, 1952, in Henryetta, passed from this life on December 24, 2024. James was loved and known by most as “Jackie,” “Pops” or “Old...

June 18, 1939 - December 29, 2024Levertha Bird Walker, age 85, homemaker and longtime resident of Sapulpa, died December 29, 2024, in Ascension St. John Hospital in Sapulpa surrounded by family. Funer...

Vernon Leroy Long, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 5, 1928, in Schulter, he was the son of William Crayton Long...

Andy Joe Mahan, a resident of Henryetta, passed away January 8, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born February 6, 1936, in Weleetka to Ben and Maude (Moore) Mahan.Funeral service will take place at 2 p....

Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Breadstick Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Tu...

Due to the weather, the regular scheduled meeting of the Okmulgee County Fairboard has been moved to Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma in Okmulgee.Agenda items i...

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m.According to Dr. Ann Alexander, c...

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced the OKJob-Match.com system officially shut down Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. A new, more advanced job-matching platform will take its place and...

An extensive remodeling project is nearing completion at the Okmulgee County Courthouse.Following the overhaul and addition of new amenities in the main courtroom, Courtroom 1, on the third floor of t...

The Schulter High School cheer squad was excited this week to debut their new home uniforms. Pictured are Crystal Weeks, Raylynn Stewart, Kirsten Simmons, Keyanna Smiley and Pazlye Corornel. Coaches a...

Schulter and Henryetta basketball started the second half of the season strong, sweeping Graham-Dustin and Kellyville, respectively, at home games Tuesday. The Schulter Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ...