LOOKING BACK IN HISTORY

September 6, 2023

2013

The Henryetta City Council hired a new city manager at a special meeting. The person agreed on was Ted Graham.

1973 Mrs. Bonnie Sweeten grew a 60 pound pumpkin. Mrs. Sweeten said “It would have gotten larger but she had accidentally knocked it off the vine.”

Henryetta PTA and the Henryetta Rotary Club both met to discuss the School T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Situation that had arose since the buses were constantly breaking down.

1923

Twenty carloads of zinc were shipped out of Henryetta by the Eagle-Picher company and 20 more were being shipped out the coming week.

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As 2024

December 27, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Henryetta reflects on a year marked by community achievements, significant events, and notable developments.The year 2024 was eventful for Henryetta, Dewar, and the surroundi...

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Tubby Wins Contest

December 27, 2024

Tami Humphrey, owner of Tubby the Cat, shows off her feline companion who was the winner of the first Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Pet Calendar Contest, which helped raise funds for the Human...

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AG awards sheriff office grants across Oklahoma counties

December 27, 2024

Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff ’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state L...

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OCCJA Executive Director appointed to ACA role

December 27, 2024

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) is proud to announce that Executive Director Shannon T. Clark has been elected by his peers to serve as one of the esteemed Commissioners on Accr...

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Harlan Ford Toy Drive Gives Kids a Merry Christmas

December 27, 2024

Thanks to the generous donations from the Okmulgee and surrounding community, children under DHS care could receive gifts for Christmas as part of the annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive. Harlan Ford graciou...

News

DOJ sues DAs to stop prosecuting Indians in Indian Country

December 27, 2024

Citing “fundamental principles of federal Indian law that have been in place since the founding era and are deeply rooted in the United States Constitution,” the U.S. Department of Justice sued a pair...

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Bar Association to reimburse client losses

December 27, 2024

The Oklahoma Bar Association Clients’ Security Fund will pay more than $276,000 to 69 people who lost money or other property from the dishonest conduct of their attorney. The association is reimbursi...

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HOROSCOPES

December 27, 2024

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are likely to question information you receive this week, Aries. Investigate things further, but remain receptive to what others are saying.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it ...

Public Notices

Time to consider a business retirement plan?

December 27, 2024

If you’re a business owner, you’re always thinking about the days ahead. What can I do to boost sales in the next year? What trends should I be watching? What’s the forecast for my industry? But there...

Public Notices

12/16/2024

December 27, 2024

3:47 a.m. - Unknown Situation - S. Osage Ave. - RP reported receiving a gunshot wound to the shoulder.5:19 a.m. - Suspicious Person - Hwy 75 - RP advised of a vehicle in the ditch with its lights on a...

Public Notices

12/16/2024

December 27, 2024

9:45 a.m. - Road Hazard - Hwy 75 & Shurden RP reported a vehicle had been sitting on the road blocking the entrance of his business since Thursday.10:51 a.m. - Welfare Check - Housing Authority RP req...