Dean Koontz, American author, celebrates July 9, 1945, as his birth date in Everett, Penn. Dean had an abusive childhood because of his father.After graduation from Shippensburg State College (now Uni...

If you have been considering adding to your fourlegged family, now is the time. We have been saving animals in partnership with the city animal shelter with a great big heart, but without kennels of o...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds a gala to celebrate our state’s champions for children. At this event, we recognize those whose good works have provided a significant...

If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement?Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, ma...

American writer of fiction and legal thrillers Lisa Scottoline celebrates her birth date July 1, 1955, in Philadelphia.Lisa attended the University of Pennsylvania after high school and earned a B.A. ...

Losing is not for the faint-hearted. It takes its toll on your mind, your emotions, and your body, no doubt about it. It literally takes a champion at heart to lose, because you have to have a lot of ...

Youth offenders receive therapeutic canine visitShamron Zoellner, the educator at the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), recently introduced her Rottweiler, ‘Dolly Parton,’ to the you...

7:15 a.m. - Lock Out11:15 a.m. - Flood Assessment3:45 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning ---06/04/20241:25 p.m. - Good Intent Call, Other7:30 p.m. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew ---06/05/20248:33...

10:12 a.m. - 1100 Block N 160 Rd - Alarm1:55 p.m. - Creek Forest Apartments - Shots Fired - RP advised several shots were fired and the suspecttook off in a white Jeep.---06/04/20248:53 a.m. - 3500 Bl...

their dominant season with winning their first-ever state title.The Jim Shoulders Spring Round-Up Rodeo and Northeastern Junior Rodeo were held at Nichols Park.---25 Years Ago:Henryetta Middle School ...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators of the Year” wh...

GABRIELLE SPENCER-GINN SPECIAL TO THE TIMESThe Beggs Alumni Association is gearing up for its annual banquet, a cherished tradition that brings together former students and faculty of Beggs Public Sch...

June is National Dairy Month. Now there are a lot of options with dairy so I had to narrow it down. Well, June 4 is National Cheese Day. As a cheese lover myself, I chose to use this month’s column to...

Ron Drake, author of “Flip This Town,” provided his expertise to local Henryettans during his visit to make the town a better place.Heavy rainfall in downtown Henryetta prompted city workers to close ...

Patricia Cornwell celebrates June 9, 1956, as her birth date in Miami, Fla. She is an American crime writer best known for her books highlighting Kay Scarpetta, medical examiner.She is the second of t...

You may have been racing to get out of your marriage. Couldn’t hardly wait until your signature was still wet on that divorce decree. Maybe. Maybe not.Instead, maybe you were one of those spouses who ...

Summertime is almost here - and for many people that means it’s time to hit the road. But even if you decide to take a vacation, you’ll want other areas of your life to keep working - especially your ...

Dear Editor,On the 30th of May, the County Election Board had training for precinct workers in Okmulgee County. I, along with all who were part of this class, would like to say how much we appreciated...

Animal disease traceability (ADT), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when. ADT does not preve...

The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) saw some gre...