A winter storm watch was issued Monday for the area as a storm approached that threatened to dump as much as 10 inches of snow across portions of the state. Okmulgee County Emergency Management Direct...

The Dewar varsity basketball program earned a split decision against Glencoe Monday evening at the Clell W. Henson Fieldhouse in Dewar. The host Lady Dragons picked up their 11th win of the season in ...

Donations from the community are being immediately sought by Henryetta Historical Society for the purchase of the former Patty Ann Restaurant located at the corner of 6th and Main for $100,000. The pr...

25 YEARS AGO – 1998 COMES ACROSS 1865 PAPER The country was shocked to read of the news of the Presidents death. Most people had to wait days to receive confirmation from their news source - their new...

Every Tuesday and Wednesday I am lucky enough to pick up my grandbaby Max from his daycare. Max will be three in March. He is a huge light in my life. I wish more than anything that Steve had lived lo...

Before you turn 65, you’ll want to become familiar with Medicare’s rules and features. And if you’re a high earner, you’ll want to be especially aware of the Medicare premium surcharge — because, over...

Free Community Dinner Wilson Baptist Church will host a Free Community Dinner on Friday, Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All meals provided will be to-go and should be picked up. If you would like a ...

The Henryetta varsity basketball program came away with a split decision Tuesday afternoon at Eufaula High School. The Lady Knights dropped the opening contest by a 39-20 margin to the host Eufaula La...

The Preston varsity basketball program earned their eighth sweep of the season Tuesday evening with a pair of wins over the Kellyville Ponies and Lady Ponies. The road sweep puts the Pirates and Lady ...

According to Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI), the supply of blood is currently at dangerously low levels. In a press release Wednesday morning, OBI officials noted that with wintry weather earlier this...

Henryetta Public Library Director Joann Hott notes there have been many changes and additions to the library since she took it over in early 2000. “It only gets better with time and age,” Hott said. “...

May 25, 1964 – Jan. 20, 2023 An obituary is not available at this time for Carl Holland New, Jr. He was born May 25, 1964 and died Jan. 20 at the age of 58. Arrangements are entrusted to Integrity Fun...

25 YEARS AGO – 1998 FAREWELL TO DUKE Long time Police Officer Ronnie Duke will be working his last shift with the Henryetta Police Department on January 29. On February 1, Duke will start his new posi...

OKLAHOMA CITY – New educational messages teaching teens the importance of healthy eating are rolling out across Oklahoma. The messages are part of Swap Up, a TSET Healthy Youth Initiative campaign tha...

The Dewar varsity basketball program traveled to Sequoyah County this past Friday to battle the Webbers Falls Warriors and Lady Warriors. The road trip did not go in Dewar’s favor, as both DHS cage sq...

Jan. 27 Free Community Dinner Wilson Baptist Church will host a Free Community Dinner on Friday, Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All meals provided will be to-go and should be picked up. If you would...

Dec. 2, 1970 – Jan. 21, 2023 Viewing will be held for Robert Clyde Bullard, 52, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, on Friday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service. Family will be ...

July 6, 1955 – Jan. 20, 2023 Family memorial services will be held at a later date for Wanda Kay Hoel, 67, a resident of Council Hill. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Integrity Funeral Servic...

Breakfast WILSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Thursday, Jan. 26 – Sausage and biscuit, fruits galore and milk. Friday, Jan. 27 – Cereal, toast and jelly, fruits galore and m...

“A giraffe can kiss the clouds because it is long, and God is long,” says Tori, age 6. Well, the Psalmist wrote that “with an outstretched arm” God’s mercy endures forever. I suppose “outstretched” qu...