American Exchange Bank recently recognized several employees with Service Awards. AEB President Keith Hare presented awards to the following staff members: Stacey Blanchett, Sr. Vice President, 10 yea...

A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after stealing and subsequently crashing a Henryetta police patrol car on Friday.Police identified the man as John Lee, who was detained after neighbors rep...

Residents of Henryetta will have an opportunity to tidy up their properties during the citywide cleanup event scheduled Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1314. Dumpsters will be available for disposing of was...

Organizers Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco are pictured at the Henryetta Hallmark event last Saturday, as they welcomed huge crowds, lots of vendors, music, food and fun for the annual event. Henryetta...

The winners of VFW Post 539 Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essay contest were recently announced. Above left, pictured from left are VFW Post 539 Auxillary President Teresa Stevenson, Hayden Ander...

The organizers of the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas and the many volunteers are ready for the crowds expected Saturday afternoon and evening in downtown Henryetta. The Hallmark Christmas event begins a...

Kicking off the holiday season last night was the annual Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade, which drew hundreds of people to downtown Okmulgee.This weekend, be sure to check out some of the other eve...

The filing period for school, city, and county posts concluded Wednesday, with multiple candidates stepping forward to serve their communities.The District 1 County Commissioner post drew four candida...

A Henryetta man pleaded guilty this week to possessing dynamite despite a prior felony conviction.Steven William Burden, 46, admitted Tuesday to being a felon in possession of an explosive. Federal pr...

A local man is facing drug charges after being arrested at a local casino in late November.According to the court document obtained, Terry Nuckolls was detained on Nov. 28 at the One Fire Casino after...

The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted Genny Mooney of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.Mooney came to talk about the Chamber activities in Henryetta for December, and their theme is “Small Town, ...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners held their first regular December meeting on Monday, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before addressing county business.The minutes from the Nov. 25...

Local residents began filing as candidates this week for school, municipal and county offices.Those who wish to file for the city office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Okmulgee County E...

Kelly Dobson, Valerie Mosco and their dedicated team of volunteers are thrilled to invite the community to the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas celebration, a magical event designed to bring the spirit of...

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the deadline for first-half 2024 property tax payments to Jan. 10, 2025. Second-half payments remain due by March 31, 2025.Property tax statements b...

The Dewar community will join together for a Take State pep rally this evening, Dec. 4, from 5:30--6:30 p.m. at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Experience Dragon Pride like never before with hot dogs and hype.

Henryetta recently found itself in the spotlight as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Oklahoma District launched its Season of Small Business campaign. The event, held on Nov. 22, celebrate...

The Henryetta Territorial Museum is now festooned in Christmas joy in preparation for the upcoming annual Henryetta Hallmark Christmas event Saturday, Dec. 7. The museum will be open and available for...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite the community to this year’s Christmas parade, themed “Meet Me Under the Mistletoe.” The festive event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, beg...

Kelly Dobson, Valerie Mosco and their dedicated team of volunteers are thrilled to invite the community to the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas celebration, a magical event designed to bring the spirit of...