The Anne Moroney Golf Tournament Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, June 13, has been canceled. Anne Moroney Youth Services, in conjunction with the Okmulgee Masonic Lodge, usually hosts its annual go...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs began their summer workouts June 8 after COVID-19 disrupted their spring training period. The Bulldogs took to the weightroom this week, getting ready for the 2020-21 season. COV...

The Mugtown Fundraiser basketball tournament is on tap for Saturday, June 13 at the Cage located on E. Randolph Street in Okmulgee, with proceeds going towards a Juneteenth Celebration. Teams will be ...

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association met Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics that included the Summer Dead Period policy and a petition to address fall and spring baseball. After t...

State Rep. Logan Phillips (R-Dist. 24) was the guest speaker during the June 9 meeting of the Henryetta Lions Club. Rep. Phillips discussed the importance of participating in the US Census. “For every...

This Sunday is the FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. The readings are from Genesis 15:1–6, 1 John 4:16–21 and Luke 16:19–31. Faith Trusts in Christ for Life Eternal When the beggar Lazarus died, he was carr...

When looking for ideas for this column, I go to several places for inspiration. I was so excited to be able to go to the farmers market last Friday in Okmulgee. You never know what you will find on so...

KINGFISHER, Okla. – Chris McAlvain and Matt Blackwood were going by the books on their first crop – especially with their combined savings on the line. They did their research, paid for their license,...

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” As Americans, we have al...

June 14 is Flag Day and June 15 is Fly a Kite Day. June 18, 1949 is the birth date of Chris Van Allsburg American, illustrator and author of some 20 children’s books. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, C...

44 Bar Rodeo Company was the stock contractor for the June 5-6 Jim Shoulders Round-Up Rodeo held at Nichols Park in Henryetta. The company led opening and closing ceremonies each night before a large ...

DELAWARE TRIBE A tombstone that depicts two hands shaking in compromise reads, “In remembrance of Black Beaver. Died May 8, 1880. Aged 74 years.” Black Beaver’s life is a story of triumph, exile and s...

Hello everyone. As many of you know, May is all about mothers, and who better to write a story about than the FFA moms. I’ve interviewed a few of my friends and asked them to write a few things about ...

Today I ran into an old friend at the store. We had a long conversation about all that is going on in our world and he asked my opinion. I have not been public on this issue that is all so disturbing ...

Jim Shoulders annual Round-Up Rodeo was deemed a success this past weekend with hundreds of spectators and contestants in attendance, according to Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Roy ...

Okmulgee County Sheriff 's Office (OCSO) is searching for a mother and son wanted on warrants. Kendall Burgess is wanted out of Okmulgee County for Failure to Appear on lewd molestation charges. Burge...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) discussed the best approach in order to generate continued Main Street curb appeal improvements during their regular monthly meeting on June 8. Minutes ...

Two new faculty members were hired for the 2020-2021 school year by the Henryetta Board of Education during their regular monthly meeting on June 8. After returning from a 40-minute executive session,...

Henryetta Feed the Vet was held Friday morning with many volunteers aiding in food distribution to Henryetta area veterans and their families. Among the volunteers were America’s Guardians Motorcycle ...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host the popular Cruise Knight on Saturday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Main Street. The event will offer not only the chance for residents and visitors to see...