I enjoy cooking meals that take little to no time. Since I do most everything after work, the shorter time I have to spend in the kitchen the better. There are things you can do to help make meal cook...

The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 1...

American author of horse stories for children, Walter Farley, was born June 26, 1915, in Syracuse, N.Y. His first and most famous book, “The Black Stallion,” was published in 1941. He wrote many seque...

We all hope to retire comfortably. But once we reach retirement, we may need to adjust our expectations and behaviors somewhat in response to financial issues - and that’s especially true for women. S...

My husband was walking recently on a sidewalk near our home, when he saw a male who was definitely not in good humor, coming toward him. The dude was quite a bit smaller in size, weighed a lot less, a...

I go by the theory that it’s always a “no” if you don’t ask. I applied to five different art residencies. Three told me “no.” One offered a partial scholarship to attend (but wanted $3,000 for room an...

Okmulgee’s Got Talent III will be held this Saturday, June 24, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $6 for adults and under 12 is $3. This event...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting has been moved to Monday, June 26, at Shoney’s. The meeting is open to members or those who would like to become a part of the Chamber.OCGS Meetin...

Muskogee County resident sentenced for sexual abuse of a child Bradley Wayne Morris, age 36, of Muskogee, was sentenced to 420 months, per count, for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Co...

Action on Parks Board tabled againHenryetta residents will see an increase in their utility bills beginning next month.The Henryetta City Council approved the 15 percent increase during Tuesday’s sess...

Chamber event is Aug. 5 at Nichols ParkThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an upcoming musical event at Nichols Park.The 7 Hills Music Fest is planned for Aug. 5, from 4-10 p.m. f...

A county man was taken into custody last week after he was accused of taking items belonging to a delivery driver.According to district court information from the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Department...

Miss Mace, Henryetta Public Schools’ new therapy dog, is already making her rounds in the city. This week, she visited the staff at Edward Jones and received a donation from Edward Jones Financial Adv...

Citizens looking to rid themselves of unwanted junk can do so at an upcoming event.During Tuesday’s Henryetta City Council, the members approved the clean up days for July 14 and 15.Approval was given...

A participant in the Saddle Bronc event attempts to stay on for the full eight seconds during Friday’s action at the INFR All-Indian Automatic Qualifer Rodeo at the Bob Arrington Rodeo Arena at the Cl...

Four county softball teams battle for state titleFour Okmulgee County Little League softball teams will battle other talented teams from across the state this weekend at three different OK Kids State ...

Team from Preston, Morris and Henryetta to battle for State berths at four different tournamentsOkmulgee County Little League teams will be well represented this week at four different OK Kids regiona...

9:05 p.m. - Lock Out ---5:30 a.m. - Person in Distress7:51 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning ---06/13/20237:50 a.m. - Public Service Assistance --- 06/14/20234:11 p.m. - Prescribed Fire5:45 p.m. - ...

9:05 p.m. - Lock Out ---5:30 a.m. - Person in Distress7:51 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning ---06/13/20237:50 a.m. - Public Service Assistance --- 06/14/20234:11 p.m. - Prescribed Fire5:45 p.m. - ...

The Henryetta Historical Society put a membership application in the paper and advertised 6 months for $20.B&B Firework presented the world’s largest selection and had a Super Sale going that was 50% ...