The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has been working on the issue of preventing the use of corporal punishment on special needs children in our state’s schools.When last surveyed a few ye...

The Okmulgee County Community Garden will hold a vegetable plant sale Saturday, May 11.“Due to our newly renovated greenhouse, new seed stock, and the consistent work of our devoted volunteers, we hav...

Andi Britt, Mortgage Loan Originator from First Family Federal Credit Union, held a Home Buying Seminar last Thursday evening. The seminar focused on three main topics:• How much home can you afford?•...

The Henryetta Lady Knight Track and Field Team won their Class 3A Regional Meet in Prague. The Lady Knights finished with 147 team points and scored gold in four individual races and two relays, and e...

Check out fresh fruits, vegetables & moreDue to several vendors having prior commitments on Saturday, several of the vendors of the Henryetta Farmers Market will be setting up Friday, May 10, from 9 a...

Saturday, May 11, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving - the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.Letter carriers travel throughout commun...

Rainy and damp conditions on Sunday didn’t deter supporters from around the area, and country from participating in the first annual Motorcycle Memorial Ride honoring the Henryetta victims of the sens...

The May 14 Okmulgee County Republicans meeting will give voters the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of three of the registered Republican candidates running for county offices. They are Cou...

Henryetta, Beggs to hold ceremonies this weekTwo county high schools will send out graduates after ceremonies this week.The Henryetta High School Class of 2024 will take their final walk on Friday in ...

Commissioners recognize OHCE WeekAt Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners, Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore provided updates on storm cleanup efforts and ongoing damage assessm...

The Lady Knight golf team from H-Town High School won the Academic Champion title at the OSSAA 2024 3A Girls State Golf Tournament. Despite competing on a notably longer course and facing various chal...

County runners to compete this weekendOkmulgee High SchoolThe boys are headed to State!• Jorden Bolden - Shot Put• Larry Yahola - 400m Dash• Javin Hutchinson, Larry Yahola, Marcus McNeal & Trey Ross -...

Congratulations to Henryetta High School junior Brady Norman on his 3 over par 65 Wednesday at a rain soaked modified Rock Creek Golf Course in Sapulpa. Brady tied for 3rd overall. He entered into a t...

The Dewar Town Wide Cleanup is almost a week away! Take advantage of the opportunity to clean up your property and neighborhood. The event is only available to Dewar residents with a current trash bil...

Fentanyl 5 Gm/ More-No Use Mv CF-2024-00042 04/30/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Baker, Gloria Joy Identity Theft CF-2024-00043 04/30/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Donaldson, Jeffery Allen Home Repair Fraud ...

12:40 p.m. - 20900 Block Gilmer Rd - Animals - RP reported their neighbor wasn’t taking care of their dogs so they had to.5:35 p.m. - 23600 Block Grimes Rd - Unwanted Person - RP advised a male subjec...

May is National Hamburger Month! What a great thing to celebrate! I must admit I am extremely picky when it comes to hamburgers. Growing up, Dad made hamburgers a lot. I remember Mom making patties ou...

Lyman Frank Baum, American author best known for children’s fantasy books, in particular “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” celebrates his birth date as May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, N.Y. He wrote fourteen...

The Henryetta Elementary Booster Club organized a 5k and 1 mile fun run to raise money for technology and reading programs for special education classrooms.The Henryetta Lady Knight Golfers earned run...

Fruit is served each breakfast, and a fruit and vegetable bar is available for each lunch. Milk is served at both meals.Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Brea...