The Dewar Dragons continued to inch closer to a possible repeat championship with an 86-52 victory over the Seiling Wildcats last Friday night at Wildcat Stadium in Seiling. The 34-point playoff win s...

The Beggs Golden Demons punched their ticket to a fifth-straight semifinal appearance last Friday with a 48-12 victory over the Crossings Christian Knights. The 36-point win came in the quarterfinal r...

STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agriculture Products Center (FAPC) is challenging college students across Oklahoma to compete in the David Howard Food Product Innova...

This time of year, I am struck by the sheer volume of Christmas gadgets that appear on the shelves, and I am fascinated how Santa’s Workshop can produce all that stuff. I have always thought of school...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite not being much of an athlete, I enjoy participating in sports. I still remember the playground when our physical education teacher would encourage us as a class to do organized...

Retirement. You have now become one of the thousands in our country that is having to leave the work-force. Regulations, age, or health issues have taken Regulations, age, or health issues have taken ...

On Sunday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m., come to New Life Church and hear about “From Russia with Love: A miraculous story that could change your life.” This will be a message about a persecuted church in the fo...

2nd Sunday of Advent (C) (Bar. 5:1-9/Phil. 1:3-6/Lk. 3-16) We are on the 2nd Sunday of Advent! Luke’s Gospel message today is: “Prepare for the Lord Coming. Make ready the way of the Lord.” We are cal...

Well, folks, now the cat is outa the bag! When I read my age in the newspaper, I did not know whether to laugh or cry. So, I just laughed ‘till I cried. Now, wasn’t that the sweetest thing of the edit...

Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners covered a brief agenda during their Monday session. The members did approve an amendment to the Clearwater Enterprises Gas Agreement (Contract #23077) as natural...

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 and Auxiliary members raised approximately $1,300 during their Flag Drive held on Saturday at Homeland and Walmart in Henryetta. Those helping with th...

Henryetta Lions Club recently announced they are seeking volunteers and community groups to help with Christmas holiday bell ringing. “This year we’re switching things up,” Lions members said. “We are...

In August, Steve Sanford, chair of the Nichols Park Restoration Committee (NPRC), was notified that NPRC along with Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 were together nominated and named a Finalist for the Ni...

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drivers need to pay more attention to deer crossing Oklahoma roads while the animals are listening to other instincts this time of year, Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University (O...

A Bridge Dedication Ceremony was held in honor of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Edward A. DeVore, Jr. on Friday afternoon at the Henryetta Civic Center. Family members in attendance, above, r...

Native American Heritage Month was celebrated at Henryetta Elementary School (HES) on Nov. 19. It was a day to educate and celebrate Native American culture and history with interactive activities, st...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past few weeks, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has been compiling the policy suggestions from our annual Fall Forum, held in October. More than 120 attendees...

Nov. 25, 1921 LAW IS STRONG WITH THREE OF KIND RIDING Sheriff Sowers displayed good judgement in the matter of deputies. He has now some of the best talent in all the county. The acquisition of Bud Le...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel recently announced a 20-percent reduction in the management fee for the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). This reduction is expected to ...

Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) recently announced they will host several Blood Drives in Okmulgee County in coming weeks. Area blood drives include: • Wednesday, Dec. 1 – OSUIT Blood Drive inside Cove...