We have officially moved into December and I am now in full on holiday baking mode. For the last several years, I have broken my holiday baking into 4 weeks instead of cramming it all into 4 days. I j...

Mom and her teenage daughter were grocery shopping together, preparing for the family dinner on Friday night. The family always enjoyed fresh fruits, so before paying out at the cash register, they st...

Is it a house or home? To me, the divergence is blaring.Have you ever been inside a beautiful house, but it felt “cold?” I not talking about the temperature. I’m talking about a place that is beautifu...

American author and illustrator of children’s books Nick Bruel was born in Tarrytown, N.Y. on Dec. 9, 1978. His father was also a writer.In first grade, Nick wrote stories and made drawings to go alon...

It’s usually a good idea to contribute to the tax-advantaged retirement and health care accounts available to you. And here’s some good news: In 2024, you can put even more into these accounts.The Int...

2:15 a.m. - Good Intent Call7:33 a.m. - Lock Out 10:30 a.m. - Authorized Controlled Burn11:32 a.m. - Lock Out2:07 p.m. - Animal Problem2:32 p.m. - Lock Out2:48 p.m. - Lock Out6:15 p.m. - Lock Out6:40 ...

3:40 p.m. - Walk-in - RP advised her daughter had been missing for three weeks.4:23 p.m. - HMC-ER - Information - RP requested an officer at the ER. RP advised a young boy’s leg was run over at 9th & ...

12:05 p.m. - 15600 Block Buchanan Rd - Harassment - RP advised the neighbors shot fireworks in his yard and kept harassing him.12:53 p.m. - 600 Block N220 Rd - Missing Person - RP advised a 12-year-ol...

CF-2023-00179 11/30/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Watkins, Thomas Lawrence Possession of Firearm After Former Conviction CF-2023-00180 11/30/2023 Cole, Jason Dale Defendant State of Oklahoma vs. Cole, Ja...

8-9Last Stop Christmas ShopCraft Fair |The 2nd annual Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, at the Okmulgee First United Methodist Church Rowe Family Life ...

Event to feature four successful teamsThe public is invited to a special event Monday which will spotlight some of the top academic teams in Oklahoma, including two from Okmulgee County.The Mark Allen...

At last week’s Lions Club meeting, Bob Fowler was Lion of the Day. Lion Bob introduced the Henryetta Lions to Jacque Mooney and Sue Thompson, both longtime Lions from Midwest City and the Lions State ...

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting. Worked at office on mitigation grant and sent Notice of Intent to Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management. Continued going through documents at the office and clea...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. The Christmas celebration meeting will start ...

The Dec. 12 Okmulgee County Republican Meeting/Christmas Celebration will feature Ronda Vuillemont-Smith, Chairman of the Tulsa County GOP, and State Representative Scott Fetgatter. Both speakers will...

October 30, 1944 - December 5, 2023Mary Ellen Southwick went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born October 30, 1944, in Okemah to Edward and G...

June 24, 1962 - December 3, 2023Gary Bardin, 61, of Dewar, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Henryetta. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Dewar United Pente...

March 12, 1952 - December 7, 2023Services are pending for Dana Ruth Evans, 77, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Henryetta.

July 4, 1945 - December 5, 2023Ary Johnson, Jr., age 78, brick mason and resident of Morris, died December 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by family.A Home Going Service is scheduled Saturday, Decembe...

August 25, 1945 - December 3, 2023Barbara Jean Campbell Shatswell, 78, of Hanna, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born August 25, 1945, in Cordell, the daughter of Eules ...