American academic, architect and author of children’s books, Norton Juster was born June 2, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y. His parents were Jewish migrants and his father was an architect. Growing up in New Y...

If you have young children (or grandchildren), you may be thinking of ways to save for their future educational needs. You might consider a 529 plan, which offers tax advantages and other benefits. Bu...

Pilots and visitors from the surrounding community and other states attended the Henryetta R/C Aviators AeroTow held Saturday and Sunday. “The event was a lot of fun, in spite of the weather,” Henryet...

A major venture is under way in Henryetta as Joy In Life Ministries Pastor James Page looks to raise $200,000 to benefit the community and those in need with a warehouse and distribution center. Over ...

Okmulgee County could see severe weather later this week, according to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton. During his report at Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board o...

Hillcrest Henryetta administered more than 6,000 vaccine doses in the community from January through mid-May. Kryston Salsman, APRNCNP, has been present for nearly all of the 3,000 plus patient encoun...

Henryetta High School’s H-Town Theatre Department held several performances of the musical, “Oklahoma.” One of the scenes of the performance is pictured above. Showings were held Thursday through Sund...

Okmulgee County citizens in need of internet service will soon be able to sign up for the program. EODD Area Agency on Aging wants to help seniors in its seven-county service area take advantage of th...

An Okemah man was injured Monday evening when two motorcycles collided on Interstate 40. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the crash about 9:31 p.m. on the highway westbound, .6 miles west of South...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) recently received a grant from the East Central Electric Foundation's Operation Round Up. The grant received will be used to purchase new Tait TM9400 800 MH...

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) and Oklahoma law enforcement want to remind all drivers of the importance of seat belt use. The annual 'Click It or Ti...

May 26 – June 2 Wednesday, May 26 – BBQ Chicken, Okra, Buttered Corn, Sliced Fresh Bread, Fruit Salad with Whipped Topping and Milk Thursday, May 27 – Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, ...

Pictured on this page are action shots from spring football practices at Beggs, Morris and Dewar. LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR

Preston high school basketball coaches Rylie Littlejohn (above left) and Chase Littlejohn (above right) conducted a basketball camp earlier this week at the Jim Waller Event Center in Preston. The 3-d...

Oklahoma high school football teams are just three months away from beginning their journey towards a possible state championship. The 2021 varsity football season is scheduled to kick off August 26-2...

Ok, folks, listen up. You won’t be sorry. Boy howdy, do I have something really special to tell you today. My neighbor down the hall is and has been a sports enthusiast for lo, many years. He even has...

“We get bigger by eating healthy stuff and obeying God’s word helps us grow,” says Marina, 5. Serious athletes know that disciplined eating will enhance their performance on the field. Serious Christi...

St. Michael Catholic Church 1004 W. Gentry – Henryetta The Most Holy Trinity (Deut. 4:24-32/Rom. 8:14-17/Mt. 28:16-20) After celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and following Sundays after Ea...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently honored Amber Pippin for 10 years of service. Pippin joined the credit union on May 16, 2011 as a Teller and now serves as Member Service Representat...