The agency president in Lima, New York brought the phone to his ear, “This is Carlton Spencer.” “Sir”, I began, “I’m calling from San Antonio, Texas. My wife and I hope to serve in Africa.” “San Anton...

It’s great to be back from my two-week article break. It has been such a busy time for the Rowan Fund between the Foster Care Informational Night and the Christmas lists. Our information night had a g...

DEAR ABBY: My husband works with a group of men who often become vulgar in their conversations. My husband was raised to have respect and dignity, so he is uncomfortable with it. The men discuss their...

Find these Treasures at your local library French writer and illustrator, Jean de Brunhoff was born Dec. 9, 1899 in Paris, France. Jean had three siblings and his father was a successful publisher. He...

An Okmulgee man will serve five years in federal prison following his sentencing in court last week. On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that ...

Clay Center, Kan. – The center piece of the Christmas season is the birth of Jesus. Popular Christmas songs, various figurine displays and holiday sermons all make it prominent. But what about Jesus’ ...

A popular TSET grant program that promotes improved health and wellbeing in schools and communities is now accepting applications. Applications for the TSET Healthy Incentive Program for communities a...

Employees of PSO and the City of Henryetta installed Christmas lights on Main Street Tuesday in preparation for the Christmas holiday season. Residents and visitors of the city will be able to enjoy t...

As the number of flu-related hospitalizations continues to increase, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds Oklahomans there is still time to get a flu shot, and it is a good idea to h...

First National Bank & Trust (FNB) will host their annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Henryetta and Okmulgee locations. Visitors can enjoy holiday finger foo...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) will host Selfies with Santa this Friday, Dec. 6 at their Henryetta and McAlester locations and at their Okmulgee location on Thursday, Dec. 12. The event wil...

Bell ringers are still needed for Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 for the Henryetta Lions Club Christmas Basket Program fundraiser. Available openings are from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m...

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta will host an Emergency Room Reveal Open House today from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2401 W. Main Street. Visitors will see the finalized expansion and renovation project which be...

Two Henryetta juveniles and one Bartlesville woman were injured in a triple-vehicle accident on Nov. 28 at 9:24 p.m. on the Indian National Turnpike, five miles south of Henryetta according to Oklahom...

The Dewar Dragons started their basketball season with a bang, defeating the Schulter Bulldogs in the first round of the Wilson Tiger Classic Monday night. Juniors Baylor Selby and Joey Fowler helped ...

Emily Smith posts up for a layup against the Holdenville Lady Wolverines in the Lady Knights’ home opener on Nov. 22. Henryetta’s basketball squads are scheduled to continue thier season Friday, Dec. ...

It was a big night for senior Jean Pixler and sophomore Alex Hudson. Combined efforts from the two seasoned players provided the Knights with their first win of the 2019-20 basketball season. Defeatin...

After a relentless barrage of wins throughout the regular season and in playoffs, the Dewar Dragons saw their postseason journey end with heartbreak Friday night. Going up against longtime rival, the ...

Henryetta High School (HHS) Geometry classes voted for a mayor and co-mayor in order to bring their classes together as a “community.” Goal of the project was to create relationships while brainstormi...

The holiday season has arrived, and OICA is preparing a “wish list” for lawmakers in advance of the next legislative session. Our 2020 Children’s Legislative Agenda is driven by the work that occurred...