10:15 a.m. – Authorized controlled burning. 10:05 a.m. – Authorized controlled burning. 3:23 p.m. – Lock out. Dec. 12 9:45 a.m. – False alarm or false call, other. 11:30 a.m. – Lock out. Dec. 13 12:12...

Several Dewar Dragon varsity football players received postseason honors recently. A total of 12 Dragon players were named to the District B-5 All-District Team, while four were named to the annual Ok...

Bond was denied for Joseph Kennedy following a hearing on Dec. 13 in Okmulgee County District Court. Kennedy has been charged with the killing of four Okmulgee men in October. Attorney Gretchen Mosley...

With the true spirit of the holiday season, the 6th annual Henryetta Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Henryetta Civic Center located at 115 S. 4th Street. Tristan De...

The Schulter varsity basketball program ended the first-half portion of their regular-season schedule this past Friday with a trip to Wanette. The Schulter cage squads came out of the last game of 202...

With a recent surge of the flu and COVID-19 in the community, Utica Park Clinic (UPC) in Henryetta is now providing an afterhours clinic with extra appointments available. Extended clinic hours are on...

“Because they think they have more thinking in their head,” says Patrick, age 5. Too much of the wrong kind of thinking in our head is called worry. Lewis and Faye Copeland tell the story of a man who...

There is a popular TV show that had a character named Ziva David for quite a while. From Israel, and having learned English along with many other languages, she was often confused by our American slan...

Nov. 26, 1969 – Dec. 16, 2022 Funeral services were held for Charles Michael Kelly, 53, a resident of rural Henryetta, on Dec. 20 at Integrity Chapel. Interment followed at New Sonora Cemetery under t...

Aug. 25, 2008 – Dec. 12, 2022 to live out a dream by attending his concert this year. Those closest to Karmen describe her as sassy, spunky and strong. Her sweet voice and tiny body would fool people,...

Folks, I thought you might find this interesting. I did. “Retirement is a turning point in life. Either a downhill slope into insecurity and resentment, or a time filled with new enjoyment, learning a...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Around this time of year, it is almost impossible to avoid Christmas movies. I will fully admit that I have some favorites, ranging from White Christmas to Die Hard (yes, it is a Chris...

The Dewar varsity basketball program ended the first half of their regular-season schedule last Thursday evening at Wetumka High School. The Dewar cagers were unable to go into their 2-week holiday br...

Anniversary Open House Fountain View Manor, located at 107 E. Barclay, just off New Lake Road in Henryetta, will celebrate 55 years of business on Wednesday, Dec. 21 with an Open House from 11 a.m. to...

The First Presbyterian Church of Henryetta will begin a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of its organization and the 80th year in the in the present building on January 7. The Church, whi...

An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and play with r...

The Wilson varsity basketball program earned a split decision last Thursday evening at Mounds High School. The road battle with the host Mounds Golden Eagles and Lady Eagles was the final game in the ...

The Preston varsity basketball program took the season series with Oklahoma Union following a road sweep this past Friday evening in South Coffeyville. Friday’s trip to Oklahoma Union High School conc...

Mark and Kim Collins, owners of The Bread House in Henryetta, served over 100 free Christmas meals last Friday to the community. “This amazing labor of love to our community is very greatly appreciate...