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September 27, 2024
A Matter of Pennies
I pick up pennies. I don’t apologize for it, I delight in it. Pennies can amount to riches if used wisely.
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November 13, 2024
The Henryetta Economic Development Authority held its monthly meeting, discussing progress on key initiatives across the city.The meeting began with the swearing in of Christy Jeffcoat, who took the o...
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November 13, 2024
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday following Monday’s Veterans Day recognition and celebration. The meeting opened with a prayer, the pledge and approval ...
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November 13, 2024
The Henryetta Board of Education covered a full agenda addressing topics related to district improvements, accreditation updates, policy revisions, and upcoming events. With Superintendent Jason Price...
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November 13, 2024
As Henryetta High School heads into the playoffs, fans are gearing up for a special event to pump up the excitement. On Friday night, Henryetta will host a spirited KnightVision Open Tailgate Night of...
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November 13, 2024
Schulter Schools honored veterans on Monday with a special program. Pictured are a few of the students involved. Veterans were also able toadmire the artwork made by students on display at the school
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November 13, 2024
Morris Assembly of God will hold a Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway this Sunday, Nov. 17, following their service.The church is also holding a Coats for Kids event for children ages 0-11.Winter coats wil...
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November 13, 2024
Almost two dozen wreaths were made by the women of the First Nazarene church of Henryetta to honor the 19 military men of Okmulgee County who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The wreaths were used...
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November 13, 2024
Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during September, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate decreased slightl...
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November 13, 2024
A tragic vehicle collision on Nov. 8 led to the death of a 37-year-old Edmond woman on Interstate 40, approximately two miles east of Henryetta. The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. amid rainy weath...
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November 13, 2024
Vince Harjo, 36, of Glenpool, was sentenced last week to 48 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for possession of child sexual exploitation material. The sentence was handed ...
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November 13, 2024
Members of Prairie Bell Home and Community Education awarded a $200 scholarship to Jackson Siegenthaler, a 2024 Distinguished Graduate of Beggs High School. Jackson is the son of Kristine and Michael ...