Henryetta 4-H and FFA members attended the recent Okmulgee County Livestock Show. Their placings are as follows: Kaylee Watson – Reserve Breed Champion Hampshire, Breed Champion Shropshire, Reserve Se...

While warmer weather has returned to most of the state, the blood supply has not yet reached regular levels following historic winter weather. Oklahoma Blood Institute is extending a $2,000 daily priz...

State officials call for winter storm damage to be reported in order to qualify for additional federal funding. As Oklahoma begins assessing the damage caused by the historic winter storms, it is crit...

A total of 31 wrestlers from Okmulgee County converged on the Expo Square Pavilion this past weekend to compete against grapplers from across the state at the 43rd Annual OKWA State Championships. The...

Two Okmulgee County high school wrestlers will compete Thursday at the 2nd Annual Oklahoma Girls High School State Wrestling Championships. The 1-day event will take place at the State Fairgrounds Are...

The Dewar Dragons kept their season alive Monday afternoon with a 82-67 victory over the Summit Christian Eagles. The 15-point win over Summit Christian came in the consolation semifinals of the Class...

Morris senior Kolby Adams earned his fourth-straight appearance at the Oklahoma State Wrestling Championships with a runner-up finish at the Class 3A West regional tournament at Plainview High School....

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program faces an uphill climb in their bid for state tournament appearances in 2021 after opening postseason play with losses here Monday evening. The Bulldogs and Lady...

“Numb.” That was the one-word answer I submitted to a group call on an online meeting platform last week. The question, “How are each of you feeling?” was likely asked in a kind gesture with the expec...

You all, I was glad about moving here to the retirement village. However, it wasn’t the easiest move I have made. I survived and now I am really glad to be here. I continue to say how blessed our comm...

St. Michael Church 2nd Sunday of Lent (B) (Gen. 22:1-2, 9-13…/Rom. 8:31-34/Mk. 9: 2-10) On the second Sunday of Lent, the Church would like to invite us to hear and meditate the event of transfigurati...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 24 – Pancakes, Banana, Fruit Cup and Milk Thursday, Feb. 25 – Breakfast Burritos, Juice, Oranges and Milk Friday, Feb. 26 – Cereal, Fruit Cup, Orange...

Feb. 9 12:43 a.m. – Fire Call other – Days Inn – Okmulgee County EMS requesting assistance for a woman that fell down the stairs. 3:23 a.m. – Disturbance Call – 900 block of E. 6th – RP advised that h...

Feb. 8 12:52 p.m. – Person in Distress, other 1:15 p.m. – Unauthorized Burning 10:08 p.m. – Lock-out Feb. 9 12:43 a.m. – Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew 10:53 a.m. – EMS Call, Party Transported by Non...

Feb. 8 10:29 a.m. – Animals – 4300 block of N. 180 Rd. – Walk-in RP advising neighbor’s dogs are suspected of attacking livestock. 10:32 a.m. – Abandoned Vehicle – Hwy. 62 EB between 320 Rd./330 Rd. –...

(Family Features) The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements is a savvy way to save money on utilit...

STILLWATER – While some people seem to be born with green thumbs, others need a little support to bring their gardening skills into full bloom. The popular Oklahoma Proven plant promotion program at O...

Plainview and Henryetta Fire Departments were dispatched to a house fire on Bryant Road and 180 Road at 11:59 p.m. on March 15. Upon arrival, first responders found the unoccupied home to be fully eng...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners approved new requisitioning and receiving officers for the Morris Fire Department during their Tuesday session. Tim Stewart, Joe Berryhill and Todd Trantham will serv...

Okmulgee County voters will head to the polls on April 6 for the Board of Education General Election and Statutory Municipal General Election. School board candidates on the ballot will include: • Beg...