The Okmulgee Surge YMCA Swim Team recently placed 4th overall at the 2023 YMCA Summer State Meet in Shawnee. Here are the results from the Aug. 19 competition:Girls Ages 9-10 Anna KeslerCompeted in 5 ...

Morris squad currently sits 4th in District 3A-7The Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch softball team came away with a split decision in district action earlier this week.The Lady Eagles began the wee...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldog varsity fastpitch softball team found themselves on the losing end of three-straight shutout decisions earlier this week.All three shutout losses came against District 3A-8 f...

Dewar begins week with 3-1 win over No. 6 TushkaThe Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team earned a pair of narrow wins over some tough competition earlier this week.The Lady Dragons, who s...

Kaler paces HHS runners with 7th place finish at Claremore Sequoyah meetThe Henryetta cross country program competed last Saturday at the Claremore Sequoyah Invitational.The HPS runners came away with...

Narrow 5-4 setback first for Preston squadThe Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team suffered their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday evening at home against the Latta Panthers.In Tuesday’s fir...

Henryetta trounces Roland, Heavener to remain perfect in district standingsThe current win streak for the Henryetta Lady Knight varsity fastpitch softball team reached 12 on Tuesday with a 10-0 home w...

The Summer Reading Program at the Henryetta Public Library has completed, and winners have been drawn from a list of those who completed the necessary requirements. 2nd grader Harper Tecumseh-Sands re...

The Henryetta Labor Day Royalty was crowned earlier this month in two events. Pictured are just of few of the young contestants including Miss Havyn Benson, 6-year-old (above) who won the Little Miss ...

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2023-2024 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Friday, Sept. 1. This grantsin- aid program will set a...

Applications for Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen open through Oct. 31Okmulgee County students are urged to enter two contests, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).The VFW is dedicated to...

This year’s Anchor of Hope Women’s Conference will be held Sept. 22-23 and at Jubilee Christian Center, located at 12430 N 230 Rd. here in Okmulgee. The theme is “Royalty Chosen - Chosen for such a ti...

Dear Editor:There have been bomb threats for several days now at Tulsa Public Schools and various places around Tulsa County. Some obviously insane person is upset over “woke ideology.”What the heck i...

Julie’s School of Dance still has room for the 2023--24 dance year. Held at Lumberjack Attack, 108 S. Morton Ave. in Okmulgee, dance classes will start Sept. 5. Julie offers classes in tap, ballet and...

A Henryetta principal’s random act of kindness gained local and national attention this week. When Kaisley Blake, a 5-year-old student at Henryetta Public Schools, accidentally swallowed her tooth dur...

Over 300 students walked across the stage during OSU Institute of Technology’s 225th Commencement on August 24. They are now off to their next chapter as the newest members of Oklahoma’s growing workf...

10 Years Ago:The Henryetta Territorial Museum had a busy couple weeks for their volunteers, who cleaned the archway and used about 400 bricks to finish it.The Golden Pony Casino had a 2014 Ford Mustan...

Henryetta SchoolsMonday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on Stick Lunch: Chicken & Noodles, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Thursday: ...

Henryetta Church of the Nazarene will host Round-Up Day Sunday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend for a great day of worship, fun and food. The BBQ meal will include pulled pork, ...

Correctional officers beaten, keys stolen in brawlFurther charges have been filed against two inmates in connection with an assault on correctional officers at a local detention center.According to co...