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March 1, 2019
World Wildlife Day is Sunday, March 3

March 3rd, we celebrate World Wildlife Day. Patricia MacLachlan was born March 3rd, 1938 in Cheyenne, WY and is an American children’s writer best known for her novel Sarah, Plain

March 3rd, we celebrate World Wildlife Day.

Patricia MacLachlan was born March 3rd, 1938 in Cheyenne, WY and is an American children’s writer best known for her novel Sarah, Plain and Tall – a 1986 Newberry Medal winner later made into a TV movie. We have several of her books (B-2) Snowflakes Fall; Fiona Loves the Night; All the Places to Love. (JF) Caleb’s Story; Edward’s Eyes; Journey; Kindred Souls; Sarah, Plain & Tall; Skylark. (JNF) Cat Talk; The Poet’s Dog.

March 4th, 1966 is the birth date of Dav Pilkey born in Cleveland, OH. This American author is best known for his Captain Underpants Series. We have most all of this (JF) series.

March 5th, we celebrate Mardi Gras.

Howard Pyle born March 5th, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware and died November 11th, 1911 in Florence, Italy. He left school at the age of sixteen to start his three-year daily commute to an art school in Philadelphia. He later taught illustration and came to be known as the “Father of American illustration”. We have two books he wrote: (Classics) Men of Iron; The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

March 6th is Ash Wednesday.

The Library Calendar reveal the following themes for the month of March: Music in our Schools Month; National Craft Month; National Women’s History Month; Youth Art Month.

Books added to our shelves this week include: (F) The Enemy of My Enemy by W. E. B. Griffin; The Rule of Law by John T. Lescroart; The House Next Door: Thrillers by James Patterson; Liar Liar by James Patterson; Turning Point by Danielle Steel; (MF) Connections in Death by J. D. Robb.

Voters approve GCTC millage proposal
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Voters approve GCTC millage proposal
May 18, 2025
Okmulgee County voters delivered decisive outcomes in two key elections Tuesday, approving the Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) building fund millage proposal and selecting Republican Bryan Loga...
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HPS advances key staffing, contracts and projects at May meeting
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HPS advances key staffing, contracts and projects at May meeting
May 17, 2025
The Henryetta Board of Education tackled a packed agenda Monday evening during its regular May 13 meeting, addressing personnel decisions, infrastructure partnerships and program renewals as the distr...
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County honors its finest at annual banquet
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County honors its finest at annual banquet
May 16, 2025
The Elks Lodge #1822 in Okmulgee once again opened its doors with pride, gratitude and respect as they hosted the annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Banquet on May 10. The event, which has be...
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Supt. Price reflects on busy end of school year
May 16, 2025
As Henryetta Public Schools approaches the final days of the 2024-25 academic year, Superintendent Jason Price offered words of reflection and encouragement to students, staff and the community.In his...
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Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign reminds drivers to buckle up
May 16, 2025
Starting May 19, law enforcement across Oklahoma will be looking for seat belt violations.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Oklahoma Highw...
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AEB to host fraud prevention training sessions
May 16, 2025
American Exchange Bank is organizing a community- focused scam and fraud prevention training on Thursday, May 22, offering local residents the opportunity to learn how to protect themselves and their ...
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Martha Jo Whitworth celebrated for lifetime of creativity
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Martha Jo Whitworth celebrated for lifetime of creativity
May 16, 2025
The heart of Henryetta’s Main Street shined a little brighter this past weekend as Bear Bottom Antiques unveiled a stunning tribute to one of the community’s own treasures, Martha Jo Whitworth. At 89 ...
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The Light on Lavender Street
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The Light on Lavender Street
May 16, 2025
Mary Ray Stephenson sat in the backyard of the house she and Wilbur bought in 1958, the same white clapboard home on lavender street in Schulter, Oklahoma where she had watched the world change from h...
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Morris Council tackles items at meeting
May 16, 2025
In a comprehensive city council meeting that addressed multiple critical municipal issues, local officials demonstrated their commitment to community development, infrastructure improvement and fiscal...
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Funeral Preplanning Tips
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Funeral Preplanning Tips
May 16, 2025
Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...
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Beggs School: The Early Days of a Proud Tradition
May 16, 2025
Gabrielle Spencer-Ginn Special to the TimesLast year, we took a look back at the cherished traditions of the Beggs alumni banquets. Today, let’s travel even further into the past - to the very roots o...
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