As we continue to navigate through these uncertain and ever-changing times, we would like to at least inform you of the multitude of factors that go into the decisions on whether to participate in or ...

American poet, Emily Dickinson, was born Dec. 10, 1830 in Amherst, Mass. Her father was a lawyer. Not much is known about her mother. Emily had two siblings, one brother and a sister. She attended a o...

It is once again December! Holiday baking season is upon us and it is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the smell of baking spices, cinnamon being my absolute favorite. I love being able to...

Trinity Lutheran Church announced the following activities through Monday, Dec. 7: • Sunday – Divine Service at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10:10 a.m.; Divine Service at 10:45 a.m. and Confirmation at 12...

Henryetta Feed the Vet program distribution will be held Friday, Dec. 4 at New Life Assembly of God Church on New Lake Road. Volunteers are needed to put together and distribute food boxes to particip...

Henryetta Lions Club member Amber Smith (far right) presented a bicycle prize to Delilah Velasquez (center) for winning the Lions Thanksgiving Coloring Contest. She is a second grade student in Jenny ...

Under the recommendation of Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Roy Madden, the annual Chamber Christmas Parade, Santa in the Park and Santa Bucks Drawing, scheduled for this Saturday, De...

Due to the rise of positive COVID-19 cases, several offices of the Okmulgee County Courthouse will be closed to the public. Effective Nov. 30 through Dec. 11, the offices of the Okmulgee County Court ...

A Henryetta man is in jail following a break in at a storage unit in Henryetta. Dillon Kissee, 22, was arrested Nov. 23 by Henryetta police after they were dispatched to the 200 block of West Main aro...

Thanks to Bill and Verna Goodner, Jerry Carson, Olan McElhannon, Matthew Tolbert, Zoie Ervin and Janet Tolbert, Veterans Park near 6th and Main in Henryetta was festivally decorated for the Christmas ...

Law enforcement is seeking help from the community after a breakin at the Preston Sports Complex on Thanksgiving Day. A truck, possibly red in color, was used by a thief who stole items from the compl...

Carol Iski has been named as district attorney for District 25 by Governor Kevin Stitt. District 25 includes Okmulgee and McIntosh counties. “Carol Iski has spent her career making an impact within th...

The Dragons are not slowing down any time soon on their path to the state championship. Against Covington-Douglas last week, they mercy ruled in a 54-6 victory. They scored three touchdowns every quar...

Beggs continued to impress Friday as they defeated Keys 52-14 to advance to the quarterfinals. Beggs took an early lead with four touchdowns in the first half while Keys stayed scoreless. The Demons s...

2nd Advent Sunday (B) (Is. 40: 1-5/2 Pet. 3: 8-14/Mk. 1: 1-8) This Sunday we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent. In the tradition of Liturgy the Church enables us once again to hear the lonely voice o...

First thing this morning, as I walked by the big window, there was Flopsy Cottontail. He was having an early breakfast of stale corn flakes, sprinkled there a day ago. Who would have thought it? Stale...

I asked my friends to explain the following proverb: “The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered” (Proverbs 11:9). “A bad person will nev...

St. Michael Catholic Church 2nd Advent Sunday (B) (Is. 40: 1-5/2 Pet. 3: 8-14/Mk. 1: 1-8) This Sunday we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent. In the tradition of Liturgy the Church enables us once agai...

Oklahoma State Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Championship was held at Nichols Park on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 with 168 contestants in attendance. One of the many contestants is pictured above ...

Okmulgee County Commissioners approved a small agenda during their weekly meeting Monday. One of the items included awarding of Bid #11 for road materials for a six-month basis. These will be done bas...