Tuesday, the 28th, is my husband’s birthday, yes I still celebrate even seven years after his death. Larry loved all things orange. We were constantly trying out new things that were orange flavored f...

This Sunday, Aug 26, 2018, is the THIRTEENTH SUN-DAY AFTER TRINITY The Readings for this Sunday are from: 2 Chronicles 28:8–15, Galatians 3:15–22 Luke 10:23–37 Jesus Is Our Good Samaritan The Law cann...

Q&A Nothing in this world remains the same forever. With all things, there is either ordered change or entropy. Ordered change occurs when improvements are brought about either by design or at random....

Dear Abby DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I bought a beautiful little cottage in the North Carolina mountains as a second home. I feel very lucky to be able to afford such a luxury and have always been generous...

Oklahoma’s families should be able to keep their lights on at a cost they can afford. As innovation drives how we produce energy from various sources, the most important piece to remember is that the ...

“He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!”—Isaiah 26:3 (TLB). Newspaper clippings, expired coupons, small appliance instructions—what a mess. I’...

Henryetta Public Schools Breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Sausage on a Stick, Fruits Galore, Choice of Cereal, Toast and Jelly, and Milk Thursday, Aug. 23 – Doughnuts, Fruits Galore, Choice of Cereal, T...

In an August 11 editorial, the Oklahoman newspaper argued for greater accountability for some parents who accept free school lunches for their children. “A policy that tells parents they're free to fr...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from June business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in sales ...

Sept. 1 Labor Day Gospel Singing The Jack Clifford Memorial Labor Day Gospel Singing will be at 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 1, at the Henryetta High School auditorium. This year will feature The Williamsons, C...

An early morning wreck occurred on Monday at Hwy. 75 and Trudgeon Street in Henryetta. According to Dinah Beckwith, her neighbor, Yvonne, was involved in the wreck and was lifeflighted to St. John’s H...

A Broken Arrow man is in custody in connection with making indecent proposals online. The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest on Monday of 24-year-old Steven Lindsey of Broken Arrow. Acco...

Wilson Public School Board of Education approved an extra duty contract that adds Vernie Thomas as Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at their Aug. 9 regular meeting. Board members approved an opening for...

A split decision in the trial of a man charged with murdering his father and a friend had some observers scratching their heads Thursday evening. After nine hours of deliberation, the eight-woman, fou...

The Board of Okmulgee County Commissioners motioned to table a utility relocation agreement with ONG and ONEOK in their weekly meeting. ONG and ONEOK are currently attempting to workout issues connect...

Okmulgee Police responded to the 500 block of North Porter on Aug. 14 after reports came in of a person being shot in that area. Officers arrived on scene and were advised that the victim had been sho...

Henryetta’s annual Labor Day Pageants were well-attended with the Baby Pageant held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 18 and the Labor Day Pageant held at 7 p.m. that night. Welcoming comments were given by Shannon ...

The Lady Knights blanked against visiting team the Oktaha Lady Tigers, falling in the five-inning game 15-2, marking their third loss of the season. The devastating score came after a hard fought firs...

STUART - The Dewar Lady Dragon fastpitch softball team competed at the Stuart Invitational Fastpitch Softball Tournament last weekend. The Lady Dragons gave it their best, but finished 2-2 at the 3-da...