Simons’ Surprise 50th Anniversary celebrated

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January 13, 2023

A surprise 50th wedding anniversary party was held for Jerry and D’Ann Simons, former Henryetta residents, at The Lodge on Main Street in Henryetta on Oct. 16. The Simons’ anniversary was Oct. 15. Everyone in attendance reported to have a great time.

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More County Courthouse improvements underway

November 21, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items Monday to advance courthouse improvements. This included two payments to Mastercraft Marble and Granite for the courtroom project bala...

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Logan announces candidacy

November 20, 2024

Bryan Logan, a Republican from Paden, has announced his candidacy for state Senate. The Special Primary Election to fill the seat of outgoing state Senator Roger Thompson will be held on March 4, 2025...

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Food pantry date changed

November 20, 2024

Henryetta First Christian Church will hold its food pantry distribution tomorrow, Nov. 21, since the last Thursday of the month is Thanksgiving. The distribution will still take place from 10 a.m. to ...

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Candidate filing for Board of Education begins Dec. 2

November 20, 2024

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for ten Okmulgee County school districts.Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidac...

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Rotary Movie Night is tomorrow

November 20, 2024

Henryetta Rotary Club invites community to its next Rotary Movie Night this Thursday at The Briefcase, 313 W. Main Street. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a screening of the family-favorite film,...

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Store Owner Visits Lions Club

November 20, 2024

Lion of the Week Lion Louann Smith introduced the Henryetta Lions to Lavula, owner of the new store Beth Arabah, located on Main Street. Lavula had a desire to create a meeting place for woman to fell...

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Okmulgee County honored as top county YF&R program

November 20, 2024

The Okmulgee County Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee was honored with the 2024 Oklahoma Farm Bureau YF&R Charles L. Roff Award on Saturday, Nov. 9, during the organization’s 83rd annual meeting in...

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10 Years Ago (2014)

November 20, 2024

The 5th annual Small Business Saturday event was held, celebrating small businesses. Over $5.7 billion in sales were generated nationally the previous year.---The Wilson High School Academic Team trav...

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SPS shifts to virtual learning through Nov. 22

November 20, 2024

Schulter Public Schools announced a temporary transition to virtual learning from Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 22, citing an unusually high number of absences among students and staff.During this peri...

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OPA launches Friend of Psychology Award

November 20, 2024

The Oklahoma Psychological Association (OPA) is proud to announce the inaugural Friend of Psychology Awards, a new initiative to honor state legislators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to promo...

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Okmulgee County 4-H hosts banquet

November 20, 2024

Last Thursday, Nov. 7, Okmulgee County 4-H held its annual banquet at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, bringing together members, leaders and supporters to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and rec...