Above left, Rotary President Saylor Pence was honored to present a Paul Harris Fellow Pin to David Dykes. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contrib...

Henryetta’s new state-of-the-art tornado sirens are being installed at McCutcheon Park, Nichols Park and across from Casey’s on the westside, thanks to a grant. Councilman Vernon VanMeter shared photo...

Established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is a time in the month of March to focus on making informed food choices and developing not only healthy eating ...

Olivia Beaver, a junior at Preston High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, from Feb. 23-26 at the State Capitol.Olivia, from Morris, is the daughter of Del Beaver.During their time at...

The Emergency Drought Committee met on Feb. 24 and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens March 9 and runs thr...

Community leaders, elected officials, business representatives and law enforcement personnel recently gathered for an informal meet-and-greet with Republican lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Unleash your inner architect, Aries. Your focus is laser sharp this week. Use this incredible mental clarity to map out a long-term goal that can lead to professional success.TAU...

December 31, 1930 - February 12, 2026Betty Louise Suiter Rhodes passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Okmulgee. She was born to Raymond E. Suiter and Agnes Irene (Lakey) Suiter on December 3...

May 7, 1975 - February 23, 2026Heda Rae Barnard, 50, passed from this earth on February 23, 2026, in Henryetta. Born May 7, 1975, she was the fourth of five children.Graveside service will be held at ...

April 14, 1935 - February 18, 2026Ruby Jean Gasaway, a resident of Henryetta, passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Okmulgee. She was born on April 14, 1935, in Hanna.Funera...

July 21, 1965 - February 22, 2026Services are pending for Kathleen Duncan, 60, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Tulsa.

September 26, 1953 - February 20, 2026Ronald Lee Aldridge, 72, of Checotah, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, in Checotah.According to his wishes, there will be no services.Arrangements are under...

September 28, 1947 - February 21, 2026Thomas Lee Martin, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1947, in Artesia, Calif. Thomas was the son of Lester Le...

May 16, 1934 - February 17, 2026Ann (Hughey) Sackett, a longtime resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away in Dallas on February 17, 2026, at the age of 91, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s ...

April 7, 1955 - February 21, 2026Johnny Allen Henderson, a resident of Schulter, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born April 7, 1955, in Henryetta to Howard and Patsy (McGill) Henderson. Johnn...

August 9, 1973 - January 22, 2026Norris Shane Kerby was born on August 9, 1973, in Pima, Ariz. to Theda Helton and Norris Kerby.Shane passed away on January 22 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa after a...

March 20, 1984 - February 25, 2026Tela Love, 41, died Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, in Okmulgee. Service arrangements are pending in the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, I...

September 24, 1943 - February 21, 2026Frank Alan Burzio, 82, of Hendersonville, N.C. passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital.Born in Okmulgee, Frank was the son of...

October 6, 1934 - February 24, 2026Mary “Pete” Shatswell, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born October 6, 1934, in Hanna to Lewis and Effie (Britt) Payne. Funeral se...

3:30 a.m. - 24000 Block S. 220 Rd. - RP advised of an intoxicated elderly female subject involved in an assault case.6:57 a.m. - Hwy 62 & Hornbeam Rd. - RP advised of a single-vehicle accident.7:15 a....