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...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,The Okmulgee County Humane Society’s new Adoption Center is set to go before the Okmulgee Planning & Zoning Commission at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. This is an important step ...

A heavy angry fist slammed down on the desk. To say the least, anyone near that room would have definitely understood that things were not going well with the owner of that fist. Wouldn’t have to stud...

Welsh author Ken Follett celebrates June 5, 1949, as his birth date in Cardiff, Wales. Born into a Plymouth Brethren family the first child with two siblings, Hannah and James, Ken started reading ear...

If you own a business and you offer a 401(k) or similar retirement plan to your employees, you’ll want to stay current on the various changes affecting these types of accounts. And in 2024, you may fi...

I often describe grief as an ocean. There are many reasons I find this a very fitting description. At first, I was in the middle of a hurricane and couldn’t see the end. I was constantly tossed about ...

The Henryetta High School track team was well presented at the meet of champions. The Lady Knights were represented by five runners including the members of the two-time State Champion 3200 Meter rela...

Dear Editor,The Broadway production of the musical “Music Man” was performed by the Henryetta High School Drama Department this past weekend and my friends and I were fortunate enough to attend last F...

Over the course of human history, people have had the tendency to revolt against authoritarianism. Whether you are reading certain scriptures in the Bible, studying history in school, or even catching...

How is your retirement income taxed? Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and ho...

Scientists from Mad Science in Oklahoma City performed at Henryetta Elementary School. Professor Forrest and his fellow mad science colleagues demonstrated different ways science is used in everyday l...

Planners, NPers and FPers Some of us are Planners. Meticulous and rather ridiculous methodical planners, we spend a lot of time laying out our life like a checkerboard square. We know what we will be ...

Some of us are Planners. Meticulous and rather ridiculous methodical planners, we spend a lot of time laying out our life like a checkerboard square. We know what we will be doing today, this week, ne...

Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you shou...

Mitch Albom American author, journalist and musician, was born into a Jewish family with an older sister and younger brother. He celebrates May 23, 1958, as his birth date in Passaic, N.J. Mitch grew ...

Henryetta held a Relay for Life Wrapup Party for the committee members, their captains, and their co-captains at the Methodist Church.McDonald’s owners Matthew and Mary Baldwin presented a check to De...

When you’re creating your estate plan, your biggest priority may be taking care of your family - your spouse, grown children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. And as you think of where you want yo...