FAMILY FEATURES Flavorful foods and cold drinks are the focal points of just about any summer gathering. Create a party atmosphere that can stand out by adding a bit of island infusion to both bites a...

Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will host two area blood drives in Okmulgee County on Wednesday, July 11. Henryetta High School football team will host the first blood drive at Walmart in Henryetta fro...

Marcus Whitworth did a wonderful job entertaining youth on July 2 at the Henryetta Public Library Summer Reading Program. The kids enjoyed listening to him talk about how he loved to listen to his dad...

Okemah’s 21st Annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival will be held on Wednesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 15. Join as the life, legacy and music of Woody Guthrie will be celebrated. This festival began...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is excited to release this week the nominees for the Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards. The awards are given annually to an individual and a group th...

An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a Henryetta man, Addison ‘Add’Waddell. On Tuesday, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office leveled charges of Homicide-Murder in the First Degree ...

Henryetta Board of Education held a Special Board Meeting on July 3 in which they hired three staff members for the 2018-2019 school year. Kelly Furer was hired as High School Principal. Jayme Matlock...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) celebrates Youth Appreciation Month in July by focusing on helping youth develop good saving habits. FFFCU will host a savings challenge for the entire month,...

The Okmulgee Republicans monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 10, will feature more candidates. Senator Roger Thompson is running for reelection in Senate District 8. District 8 covers Okmulgee and McInto...

Henryetta Quarterback Club announced that the “Knights Strong” t-shirts are now available. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the Henryetta Police Department as well as for those who pre-order...

Okmulgee County’s unemployment rate for the month of May posted at 5.7 percent, experiencing a slight increase from April. According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Okmulgee County rep...

The Wilson Tiger varsity football team will kick off their third season August 24 at home against the Eagle Point Christian Academy Eagles. The Tigers hold a 2-0 record against the Eagles, defeating E...

Remedial pain. My polio therapists dished it out with patience and skill. Wisdom sayings from across the globe snag our attention when we pause to listen. Some sayings coach us on avoiding pain, other...

Ocean’s 8 proves that a witty, vibrant all-female cast can surpass that of a well built franchise if the characters are handled properly and the plot doesn’t become too overbearing. Debbie Ocean (Sand...

July 6 Dewar Pee Wee Carwash Dewar Pee Wee will be having a car wash from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat, July 7 at First Family Federal Credit Union in Henryetta. Donations will be accepted. July 7 Customer Ap...

DEAR ABBY: I have never been married. I've been perceived as a "playboy" for many years now. I don't mean to be, but when I sense the potential for a passionate romantic encounter with flowers, candy,...

This Sunday, July 8, 2018, is the SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY The readings for this Sunday are Exodus 20:1–17, Romans 6:(1–2) 3–11, andMatthew 5:(17–19) 20–26 Our Only Hope Is in Christ’s Righteousness...

Okmulgee SDA Church, on Hwy. 62 between Morris and Okmulgee Maranatha SDA Church, 1213 East Chicago Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 We invite you to join us at any of our services. Bible study, July 7, 9:30 ...

Ok it was requested so I am taking it on-the GRILL! Who doesn’t love a good grilled hamburger or steak? A piece of meat grilled correctly is a work of art. The flavor, the texture, the smell, and the ...

This weekend, many are celebrating the Fourth of July with outdoor fun, food, and fireworks. It’s one of my favorite holidays, but it can be easy to lose sight of what we are celebrating. Q: Many Amer...