The Henryetta School Board of Education held a lengthy meeting Monday evening, tabling several agenda items for further discussion and information.After the session started, the board heard from Kanon...

OSDH seeks access to facilities, recordsThe Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has filed an emergency application for temporary injunction pending a declaratory judgment against the Okmulgee C...

Symbol located in county courthouseOn the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments. Each ornament bears the name of ...

Zoning issues to be discussed next weekAfter passing a motion last week to move county employees to a bi-weekly payroll schedule, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners received a petition from Sh...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce and City of Henryetta are hosting a city-wide cleanup today until 4 p.m. and Saturday until 12 noon at Broadway Exchange.Please bring a current City of Henryetta wate...

Election set for Okmulgee City CouncilThe filing period for county school Boards of Education and the City of Okmulgee Council ended Wednesday. There will be a non-partisan Primary Election to decide ...

A Henryettan is among the Oklahomans who were nominated for military service academy by Congressman Josh Brecheen on Monday.Burdick was nominated for The United States Naval Academy, The United States...

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the date from Dec. 31, 2023, to January 5, 2024, to pay your 2023 taxes without penalty. Their office will be closed on Dec. 22 and 25, according to...

With the help of Santa and the Walmart Elves, a few Henryetta Lions Club members took over the store Monday night, picking out toys for all the Christmas baskets this year. Henryetta Lions Club is so ...

County water district named 2023 System of the YearOkmulgee County Rural Water District #1 recently returned home with several honors received at the Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference. Over 500 att...

Filing period ends todayToday is the final day for citizens seeking seats on county school boards and Okmulgee City Council.As of press time, here are those who have filed:Board of Education Dewar Pub...

Henryetta’s second annual Hallmark Christmas was a great success last weekend as many locals flocked to join in on the festivities downtown. Several businesses and organizations partnered with the Hen...

The search for a new superintendent for Henryetta Public Schools continues as the board is scheduled to meet today to interview candidates for the position.A special meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at...

Last Friday, New Life Assembly of God church in Henryetta, played host to the soul-warming event known as the Feed the Vets program. Started six years ago by Donnie and Joyce McKay, the event brings t...

TRANE gives update on courthouse constructionThe commissioners held a brief end-ofthe- month meeting last Thursday, where they awarded a bid for election ballots to Midwest Printing for a one-year per...

‘The Polar Express’ coming to Civic Center SaturdayMore holiday cheer is coming this weekend as the Henryetta Chamber will host a Christmas movie, ‘The Polar Express.’ The screening will be held at th...

Full day of activities planned An exciting day of holiday activities are planned tomorrow as the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas opens. Committee members Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, along with a host...

Henryetta’s VFW Post 539 will conduct its Feed the Vets program today at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. to divide the food ...

Morris native Joe Berryhill was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as the new mayor, with Javier Ramirez giving the oath of office.Berryhill was joined by numerous family, city staff and community members for...

The filing period for Board of Education posts for Okmulgee County school districts, along with two City of Okmulgee council positions, will begin next Monday.Henryetta and Wilson school boards have t...