Okay - that’s just a joke - and for the record, I actually own a hybrid car (it’s in my name anyway - my oldest daughter drives it) and I have driven hybrid trucks in the past (they had outlets in the...

The Henryetta Lil Knight youth football program welcomed the Antlers Bearcats to historic Cameron Field last Saturday for a 3-game Southeast Youth Football League showdown. The Henryetta gridiron prog...

10 Years Ago:Ken Colley, a Rotarian since 1990, was District Governor and made his way across his district. He visited each club and motivated club members to recruit new members and be more involved ...

An unused alley in downtown is the latest canvas for Okmulgee Main Street’s annual art installation project, which is already drawing rave reviews.Activation “Umbrella Alley” has been on the books for...

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting. Returned phone calls from weekend. Continued reviewing emergency operations plan as well as flood plain program. Held volunteer meeting at 6:30 p.m.• Tuesday: Worked o...

Managing your finances and investing for your future are important tasks - and they can be challenging. But you don’t have to go it alone. Many people benefit from working with a financial advisor, so...

She finally looked up from her computer and stretched her neck after several hours of working nonstop. As she glanced around the room, she noticed the blinds were still open on the window of her home ...

When I was researching places to visit while on vacation, I came across someone on TripAdvisor who mentioned an intermittent spring. This spring is better known as, “The Spring that Breaths” which is ...

American author and illustrator of children’s books Jeanette Winter was born on Oct. 6, 1939, in Chicago, Ill. Her parents emigrated from Sweden to the United States, settling in Chicago.As a child, s...

MULLIN IT OVERManufacturing has brought Oklahoma tremendous economic growth and stability throughout the years, and I’m proud to celebrate National Manufacturing Week alongside our small businesses, s...

October 7Grayson Gumbo Festival | The annual Grayson Gumbo Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature Gumbo, vendors, a Visitors Center, car and motorcycl...

The Okmulgee County OSU Extension Center and Okmulgee County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) organization would like to invite the public to a free introductory lesson on “Estate Planning...

At the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) Thrift Store, we believe in showing our gratitude to our wonderful customers. That’s why we’re excited to announce Customer Appreciation Day happening to...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is celebrating a significant increase in student enrollment for the fall 2023 trimester despite the challenges posed by a statewide decline in enrollm...

The Okmulgee Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in regards to a missing person case.Jordan Canfield, a 33-year-old female, was reported missing Sept. 28. She was last seen around ...

The filing period for the Mayor position for the City of Morris ended Oct. 4 at 5 p.m.Candidates filing for Mayor were:• Joe Berryhill• Greg Foreman• Nicholas Jindra The Special Election will be held ...

The Okmulgee County Free Fair Board voted to change an Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show rule that had prevented some students in the county from participating.Previously, the Spring Livestock Sho...

Knight Brigade to compete in Konawa SaturdayIt’s Homecoming Time for Henryetta High School and Henryetta students have been really creative this week as they celebrate. During the week, HHS students w...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is pleased to introduce the new slate of officers for the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter for the 2023-24 academic year. These dedicated st...

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