As a labor of love and respect, members of VFW Post 539 in Henryetta worked to place bronze footmarks on the graves of veterans. This touching gesture helps to commemorate the impact these heroes have...

Totality to peak at 1:48 p.m. April 8Anticipation is high as citizens get ready to witness a celestial spectacle on April 8. The eclipse (with a 96.63 percent obscuration) promises an almost total blo...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host its next Legislative Forum today, April 5, at 12 noon at Shoney’s. The public is invited to at- tend.

Besides the ball games going on in Dewar this weekend, a Town-Wide Yard Sale and fundraisers will be on tap.The Town-Wide Yard Sale will take place Friday through Sunday, April 5-7. No permits are req...

The Henryetta Knights baseball team will hold a Shoney’s Night Fundraiser Monday, April 8, from 5-8 p.m. at Shoney’s in Henryetta. Come eat some amazing food and support the Henryetta baseball teams....

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting, worked on Sam.Gov account and gaining access to county account. Returned an email to citizen regarding floodplain questions. Received a phone call from Oklahoma Water ...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show is gearing up to be an extraordinary event, set for Saturday, April 20, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kelly Baehler, the c...

County resident Jason Harvey was recently named 2024 Sirloin Club Show Honoree.Harvey grew up in Beggs, where his family had a commercial cattle and show pig operation. His father was the agricultural...

LYNN ADAMSSEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMESIt’s been widely observed that April showers bring May flowers. (And if you’re a dad, that axiom is followed with the question: And what do Mayflowers bring? Answer: Pil...

Okmulgee County’s Rural Water District #5 has rescheduled its annual meeting to Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at the RWD District Office, 10410 Loblolly Rd. in Henryetta.The mee...

Incumbents seek to retain officeThe candidate filing period will end this afternoon, as citizens have submitted their forms for county, federal, state and legislative offices.In Okmulgee County, the f...

Dewar school district voters approved a $320,000 bond issue in an election Tuesday, with over 71.58 percent approval given.Okmulgee County votes for the proposition was 61, with 11 voting no. In McInt...

Coble sworn in; regular meeting is MondayThe Henryetta School board met in a special session Wednesday morning, covering a brief agenda.Catherine Noble was sworn in as a member of the board for Seat 2...

It was the perfect day Saturday for the annual Henryetta Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at Nichols Parks. Hunters of all ages scoured for eggs around the area. Thanks to the community for their support, a...

Boys 4x100 Relay takes 3rdThe Okmulgee Invitational Track and Field Meet March 28 brought a variety of talented athletes from around the state to Harmon Field.The annual meet was a success thanks to C...

March 25 was the first Dewar Dragon Career Expo. All Dewar students grades K-12 attended the Career Expo at Dewar First Baptist Church. Students began with an opening ceremony and were welcomed by Ken...

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 be...

Traditions Health of Morris earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a ...

Meeting planned April 9The Okmulgee County Republicans will host State Auditor Cindy Byrd Tuesday, April 9. This meeting is open to the public and will provide updates on the latest audits and informa...

Phileppe Invitational while the Henryetta Knights shared 5th place with Morris in the boys division.Okmulgee County officials signed a proclamation declaring the month of April Child Abuse Awareness M...