Joy in Life Veterans Outreach invites all veterans to a chili dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. The free dinner is being offered to show appreciation and support to local veterans. Looking ahead, J...

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 celebrated 100 years of service on Oct. 29. A special presentation in honor of Post 539’s century of service will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. ...

Commissioner Robert Hardridge opened Monday’s meeting by informing those in attendance about the passing of former Okmulgee County Undersheriff Wayne Spears last week. Spears served under Sheriff Dayl...

Tickets are still available for the Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 Indian Taco Fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 23. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Lodge Event Center at 310 W. Main ...

Registration for the Henryetta Lions Annual Christmas Basket Program will be Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10 at The Briefcase from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. All applications will be accepted only...

T&S Racing will present the popular Vintage National Finals on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8 at Nichols Park in Henryetta at 11:30 a.m. each day. Two-time world motocross champion and Hall of Fa...

Okmulgee County has seen a huge rise in early voting and absentee numbers this year, compared to the 2012 and 2016 General Elections. Early voting was held Oct. 29 through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 3 Gener...

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Chief Joe Bunch loves to hear “Amazing Grace” sung in his native Cherokee language. “It’s beautiful, it’s gorgeous,” he said with emotion. “It’s tremendous.” As chief of the United Keetoowah Band of C...

Even though the Knights only had 13 players in Friday’s game against Victory, they didn’t let it stop them from giving it their all. Henryetta went down fighting and lost 56-20. “As a coaching staff, ...

Dewar is right on track to be district champions once again. With a 54-6 mercy rule victory at Wetumka, the Dragons are now 4-0 in the district and 9-0 in the season. Like clockwork, Joey Fowler score...

Two OJFA teams are headed to the Big Game Saturday after shutout playoff wins. The 10U team and 11U/12U team will play in the American Youth Football Conference Championship November 7. The 9U team fe...

The state XC meet scheduled for last Saturday was postponed after an historic ice storm ravaged central and western Oklahoma. The ice storm caused debris to fall on the course at Edmond Santa Fe. The ...

November 24 - Catoosa Home JV/V 5:00/6:30 December 1 - Beggs Home JV/V 4:00/6:30 December 8 - Wagoner Away JV/V 4:00/6:30 December 10-12 - Preston Tournament Away V TBA December 15 - Haskell Away JV/V...

The Pirates are about to take to the court, but as COVID-19 continues to affect local communities, Preston Public Schools has announced some changes to the way they conduct this year’s basketball seas...

Nine running touchdowns proved Beggs’ offense is a force that’s hard to stop. The Demons blew Morris away last Friday 60-0. Wendell Harrelson got things going for the Demons with a three-yard touchdow...

If you are reading this, then you have survived Election Day! While there might be states with some issues unresolved with their final count, I hope civility will prevail. Our country must honor and s...

September days are here. With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer. – Helen Jackson So happy to turn the calendar to September. So much so, I almost got up and did an old lady’s happy d...

32nd Sunday (Wis. 6: 12-16/1Thes. 4: 13-18/Mt. 25: 1-13) This Sunday Liturgy of the word at Mass is part of Jesus’ talk on the end time of all generations, when the world will end and God’s Kingdom wi...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Blueberry Muffin, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Thursday, Nov. 5 – Coco Cereal Bar, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Friday, Nov. 6 – Cereal, Assorted...