April is National Volunteer Month and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on the thousands of volunteers who bring life to programs offered through Oklahoma State University Extension.For 110 ...

The moment you realize your pet is missing immediately call Animal Control at 918-7563511. Do not delay, do not wait as the city ordnance only has a 72-hour stray hold. Even if it’s after hours or wee...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The filing period for candidates wishing to seek political office in Oklahoma closed on Friday at 5 p.m. A total of 285 candidates declared their intentions to run for office, a relati...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Fire Chief Roy Neal will b...

The annual Student Scholarship & Donor Recognition Banquet at OSU Institute of Technology took place on March 26. This event celebrated students for their academic accomplishments and allowed donors t...

In a unanimous decision, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month during their regular session Monday.The proclamation cited some 165 substan...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced that registration is now open for its free summer programs for middle and high school students. Cosponsored with the Wil...

Kalen Groves, a Beggs High School junior, served as a page for Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, at the Oklahoma State Capitol from April 1 to 4 during the second session of the 59th Legislature. Groves pl...

During their regular meeting on Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city's infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting churchgoers, and planned improveme...

This photo captures what was seen across many portions of the state as residents took to looking at the sky for the solar eclipse on April 8. The Okmulgee area saw a 96 percent totality. These student...

Elections have been set for two county positions following the candidate filing period which ended April 5.District 2 County Commissioner David Walker, who is seeking to retain his post, drew two chal...

The Henryetta Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Monday, addressing several key matters crucial to the smooth functioning and development of the district.One of the primary discuss...

PATRICK FORDNEWS EDITORThe stage is set for a weekend of intense baseball action as the Beggs Under Armour Classic Baseball Tournament kicked off yesterday. With a lineup of competitive matchups and s...

Henryetta hosted their annual Track Meet last Friday, March 29, as numerous teams from around the area competed.Participating high schools from the county were Henryetta, Schulter and Wilson. Other sq...

The Henryetta boys golf team finished the Poteau Pirate Classic in3rd at the Choctaw Country Club this Monday. Brady Norman placed8th and Nakona Johnson finished 10th (with his personal best 82). Soph...

I have always enjoyed bananas. Growing up Dad taught us to eat a bite of banana with a Cheezit. Don’t ask me why, but it works and I like to eat them that way even today. These days though, I eat bana...

Anthony Horowitz celebrates April 5, 1955, and Stanmore, England as his birth date and birth place. Born into a Jewish family, he enjoyed reading and started writing at the age of eight. He attended O...

for themselves and their families. The program, KI BOIS Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) is still in existence.--- 25 Years Ago:VFW Post 539 and the Henryetta Lions Club held their Ann...

You’ve probably heard stories about fortunate investors who “get in the ground floor” of a new, hot company and quickly make a fortune. But while these things may happen, they are exceedingly rare and...

A gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady, who was recently overheard in a public place.“I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years. My daughter was to ...