July 10, 1970 - May 23, 2024Pete Dwayne McDaniel was born July 10, 1970, in Claremore to Johnnie Ann Morgan and the late Loran Dean McDaniel. Pete passed away on May 23, 2024, at the age of 53.A wake ...

January 29, 1955 - May 22, 2024Connie Jean Shaver, 69, a resident of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Oklahoma City. She was born January 29, 1955, in Henryetta to Grace Lenora (Becker...

December 11, 1943 - May 23, 2024Joie Lou (Hammontree) Russell, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her home in Lowell, Ind. surrounded by loving family. Joie was born on Decem...

December 1, 1988 - May 26, 2024Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Brittany Pangle, who died May 26,2024.

Suspected incidents of fraud aimed at older Oklahomans can now be easily reported to the Office of the Attorney General via an online senior fraud complaint form at oag.ok.gov.“Older Oklahomans deserv...

If you lost important documents in Oklahoma’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, including documents you’ll need to apply for FEMA assistance, you can get replacements from th...

Support for Rebuilding After Natural DisastersThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery program to renters, homeowners, bus...

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Carter, Hughes, ...

Habakkuk 2:3-4 “Put it in writing, because it is not yet time for it to come true. But the time is coming quickly, and what I show you will come true. It may seem slow in coming, but wait for it; it w...

The Okmulgee County Election Board offers special services to military and overseas voters along with their spouses and dependents, making it easier for them to vote. All eligible applicants must comp...

East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2024 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll.The President’s Honor Roll is reserved ...

Jacob Evans of Henryetta was one of 215 undergraduate students and 209 graduate students graduated from Morningside University on Saturday, May 11, at the commencement ceremony held at Elwood Olsen St...

Five new counties addedAs a result of recent severe storms and tornadoes, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which...

Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said this week that Oklahomans who changed their political party affiliation after March 31 will be on hold.Carnes reminds voters that party chan...

First National to become Patrons BankFirst National Bank & Trust Company of Okmulgee is excited to announce its official name change to Patrons Bank, effective June 1, 2024. The new, forward-looking l...

The members of Henryetta’s VFW and American Legion Posts participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Westlawn Cemetery. Caveryn Foster sang “Letters from War,” and Breanna Bevenue Clark sang “...

The VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct its Feed the Vets program Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta.Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. in ...

Kick off your summer and make a trip to Henryetta where the Roy Madden Spring Rodeo Round Up is sure to entertain the whole family. Whether it’s your first rodeo or you’re a regular in the rodeo scene...

Preparations for Memorial Day are underway locally as the community and Nation prepares for events on Monday. Members of the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 and other organizations ...

Preparation is your key to overcoming adversity this year. Don’t be afraid to apply pressure when necessary; you’ll set the standard you want others to follow. Stand behind your word, and you’ll gain ...