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April 7, 2023

“I am not stupid! Ignorant maybe, but certainly not totally stupid.” The rallying cry of most of us. Everyone feels better when they have at least a little bit of knowledge concerning what they are doing.

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Donations Helping Dewar Dragons Football Team Reach Goal

February 15, 2025

The Dewar High School football team and Coach Josh Been were excited and thankful for the recent donation from Jeremy Roberts with Edward Jones, who presented them with a $1,000 check to assist in the...

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HPS board approves items

February 14, 2025

The Henryetta Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Feb. 10, as the members received updates from around the district.Following the reports, the board moved forward with a series of a...

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Commissioners recognize Farm Bureau Week

February 14, 2025

During Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, the board formally declared Feb. 17-21, 2025, as Oklahoma Farm Bureau Week in Okmulgee County.Chairman Michael Wallace read the p...

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Judge honored with plaque

February 14, 2025

The Okmulgee County Specialty Court has dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of Judge Duane Woodliff, the founding judge of the program, as a tribute to his enduring legacy of compassion, service, and...

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Wilson school bond passes

February 14, 2025

Voters across Okmulgee County cast their ballots on Feb. 11, deciding key races and propositions for county commissioner, city council and school board positions, as well as school bond measures. Belo...

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Patrons Bank wins Top Workplaces Award

February 14, 2025

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Oklahoma Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback through a third-party survey administe...

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Little Knights Crowned Champions

February 14, 2025

Congratulations to the Henryetta Little Knights, who were crowned 2nd/3rd grade champions at their basketball tournament last weekend.

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Shelley Moore Reaches Milestone

February 14, 2025

A woman who reveals her age is likely to share anything. So, we won’t disclose that. However, she is old enough to know better and still too young to care. Being born on Valentine’s Day is perfect for...

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Henryetta Church of God to host concert

February 14, 2025

Henryetta Church of God, 202 W. Gentry in Henryetta, will host a special concert Sunday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. Chapter 2, featuring Jim and Karol Miller, will perform.

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Lions Club to hold Sweetheart Bingo

February 14, 2025

The Henryetta Lions Club will hold a Sweetheart Bingo Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. at The Briefcase. This event will help raise funds for the annual scholarships that are given out by the organization.P...

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01/27/2025

February 14, 2025

8:09 a.m. - 300 Block W Corporation - Medical - RP requested an ambulance for an unconscious male subject.2:57 p.m. - 200 Block Antes - RP requested to speak to an officer in reference to filing a rep...