Demolition begins for Preston Road Project

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November 1, 2024

By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR,

Demolition work commenced this week along US-75 at Preston Road as part of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow in the area. This demolition precedes utility relocation and the construction of a new interchange, set to begin in 2025.

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Last Weekend for Mistletoe Market

December 20, 2024

The Chamber of Commerce’s Mistletoe Market is in its final days, with lots of things planned for today and tomorrow.Located at 5th and Trudgeon with eight buildings, including the Chamber’s headquarte...

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The Culinary Command Post

December 20, 2024

Tricia Bear is a name synonymous with service, dedication, and excellence in the Henryetta area. A retired Sergeant First Class with over 21 years of military service in the Marines and Army, Tricia’s...

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Lewis Honored as Athlete of the Week

December 20, 2024

Dewar Dragon Braelin Lewis the Luv Ford Athlete of the Week following his performance in Dewar’s State Championship win. He is pictured with Coach Josh Been and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Lewis carried t...

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City Council approves requests

December 20, 2024

The Henryetta City Council convened on Dec. 17, at the Civic Center, with Councilmember Steve Sanford presiding in the absence of Mayor Michael Dickey. Councilmembers Jana Cluck and Vernon VanMeter we...

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Community-Wide XMas Dinner is today

December 20, 2024

The Henryetta Civic Center will host the 8th annual Community Wide Christmas Dinner this evening. This free holiday event is open to all members of the community, and everyone is invited to join in fo...

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County discusses turbines, fire department inventories

December 20, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their first session with District 1 Deputy Commissioner Ernie Ferreira representing in place of Commissioner Erik Zoellner, who recently announced his r...

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Hallmark Christmas Window Decorating Contest winners

December 20, 2024

Henryetta’s holiday spirit is shining brighter than ever, thanks to the creative efforts of local businesses participating in the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas Window Decorating Contest. The event cele...

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OCEM Report

December 20, 2024

JEFFREY MOOREOCEM DIRECTORMeetings & Coordination• Board of County Commissioners Meeting: Attended the scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss ongoing emergency management initiativ...

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10 Years Ago (2014)

December 20, 2024

Over 22 merchants participated in the 2014 Santa Bucks retail activity in which shoppers who visited those participating merchants were entered into a series of drawings for prize monies. Demri Stedma...

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OU’s Dewey Selmon inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

December 20, 2024

Dewey Selmon was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Selmon became Oklahoma’s 24th former player in the College Hall of Fame and fifth straight defender (def...

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Preston edged out by Caddo

December 20, 2024

In a fiercely contested basketball game, Caddo narrowly defeated Preston with a final score of 55-47 on Dec. 14. The game was a back-andforth affair, with neither team able to pull away decisively unt...