Hard work, dedication and a passion for music paid off in a big way for members of the Henryetta High School choir program, as several students recently earned top honors at the district Solo and Ense...

Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...

In the wake of last week’s devastating tornado, the Beggs community continues to demonstrate the resilience and compassion that small towns are known for. Volunteers, utility crews, churches and emerg...

April 13, 1938 - February 24, 2026Maxine Lee Hinshaw, 87, of Edmond, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a short illness. She was one of six children born to the late Thomas and Sylvie ...

October 18, 1999 - March 5, 2026Amy Nichole Maxey, 26, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Okmulgee. She was born on October 18, 1999, in Paris, Texas to Jarvis Maxey and Nancy (Osborne) Maxey.Amy will b...

September 10, 1949 - March 8, 2026Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Thomas Patterson, who passed away March 8, 2026.

October 4, 1924 - March 10, 2026Hazel Yvonne Saunders was born on October 4, 1924, to John Barney Lockhart and Cora Runyan Lockhart, on her daddy’s birthday at Middle Creek, a small community south of...

April 9, 1969 - March 9, 2026Services are pending for John “Tony” Anthony Sprouse, 56, of Aurora, Colo., with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Aurora, Colo.

March 13, 1971 - March 10, 2026Services are pending for Deborah Ann Garrett- Thomas, 54, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Tulsa.

December 23, 1933 - March 7, 2026Martha Charlena Dunlap, 92, of Beggs, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1933, to Lovena and Nealy Minyard.A graveside service will...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

• Members of the local Izaak Walton League mobilized to finish their fish hatchery, with every available volunteer helping to prepare the site for operation. Several fish had already been caught and w...

On this month’s Guardian of Service Podcast, I interviewed Kosha Lindley and Lisa Watson from the non-profit organizations Hopefor22aday and the Battlin Betties. Kosha is the founder and CEO of Hopefo...

Young wrestlers from Mojo Grappling Academy joined forces with athletes from across the United States last week to compete at the prestigious World of Wrestling (WOW) National Youth Duals, forming a t...

The Beggs Junior High Lady Demons came out with early momentum Friday, striking first in the opening inning before Oktaha responded with a big offensive frame on the way to a 17-2 win in junior high s...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries.Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This is...

12:31 p.m. - Hwy 75 - RP advised of a grass fire.12:33 p.m. - 800 Block N. Muskogee Ave. - RP advised of a house fire.2:15 p.m. - S. 300 Rd. & Hwy 266 - RP advised of a grass fire.3:25 p.m. - Happy Ca...

CF-2026-0003903/05/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Garrett, Brandon Michael Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property CF-2026-0004103/05/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Jacobson, Kyle James Grand Larceny CF-2026-000...

Culinary Command Post Chef Tricia Bear from VFW Post 539 recently gave a cooking class at Ryal School for the 25 members of the Knight Warrior Cadence Platoon in Henryetta. The group made 14 pistachio...

Alice Hoffman, American novelist and youngadult and children’s author, was born on March 16, 1952, in New York, and was raised in Long Island, N.Y.As a child, she loved creating her own fantasy worlds...