The Henryetta Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for a $4,750,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve its water inf...

With the Primary Election and Special Elections right around the corner, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information ...

Congratulations to Dewar Public Schools Employees of the Year, including Elementary Teacher of the Year Debbie Wion, Secondary Teacher of the Year Brenda Joe Brewer, Support Staff of the Year Brooklyn...

The week commenced with attending the Board of County Commissioners meeting.• FEMA Registration Update Briefing: A weekend FEMA Registration update briefing was held to assess the progress of disaster...

R. David Walker seeks re-election to Commissioner postEditor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 2. Candidates are incumbent David Walker and challengers Steve Wa...

The Henryetta Public Schools board will meet at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, for a special session.Agenda items listed for consideration are:• Vote to convene into executive session in accordance with...

Get your tickets now for the upcoming Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Roy Madden Spring Roundup Rodeo.During this two-day event, guests can observe rodeo activities such as bareback riding, bull riding,...

$4.7M loan approved for water system upgradesThe Henryetta City Council convened for its regular meeting with a series of important discussions and decisions on the agenda.Items on the agenda approved...

Local resident injured in single-vehicle crashA serious personal injury collision occurred on US-266, eight miles west of Checotah in McIntosh County, on May 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m. The acciden...

Put pressure on yourself to make things happen this year. Learn, explore and experiment. It’s up to you to connect with experts who can point you in the right direction. Embrace change and pursue your...

Invasive zebra mussels have been confirmed for the first time in Tom Steed Reservoir in Kiowa County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The mussels were discovered by U.S....

Henryetta’s annual summer golf camp will be held May 28-30 at the Henryetta Golf Club. The free program is open to boys and girls from six to 17 years of age.There will be two sessions each day. The f...

The 2024 Henryetta Summer Tennis Program is off and running with a great turnout for the first day.The free month-long tennis camp will continue through June 28 at the courts located on W. Main Street...

Do you want to know more about fishing? Have you ever filleted your own fish? Join Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, June 11, at the Upper Pond at the Montezuma Creek Fishing Area for a f...

Coach Ryan Hudson announced the 2024 Preston Baseball Camp will be held June 6-7.The cost is $60 per camper, and a shirt is included. This camp is for s tudent s in Kindergarten t h rou g h 6th grade,...

May 10, 1945 - May 13, 2024Harry Carmillo Gripado passed away Saturday May 11, 2024, in Henryetta. He was born to his parents Carl Gripado and Thelma Arlene Gripado (Jones) on May 10, 1945.During his ...

November 26, 1932 - May 17, 2024Dale Jeanette Wagner passed away on May 17,2024, in Henryetta. She was born on November26, 1932, to Otis and Linnie (Baden) Boyd in Pineville, La. Dale will be laid to ...

August 1, 1945 - May 13, 2024Roger Wayne “Eagle Eye” Frank was born August 1, 1945, in Oklahoma City to John and Nancy Frank. He passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home in Oklahoma City at the a...

September 13, 1952 - May 19, 2024Penelope “Penny” Sue McVeigh was born September 13, 1952, in Gulf Port, Miss. to Ronald and Vivian Carver. She passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home in Okemah ...

May 22, 1952 - May 19, 2024Stephen DeWayne Whitlock, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his home at the age of 71. Survivors will be announced. Viewing for Steve will be held...