32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) The liturgy of the word today tells us “generosity from our sincere hearts.” Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus praised the poor widow who put only two small coins into...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) was recently awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The purpose of the grant is to provid...

This Sunday, Nov. 7 is All Saints’ Day observed. Readings will be from Revelation 7:(2–8) 9–17, 1 John 3:1–3 and Matthew 5:1–12. SAINTS ARE BLESSED IN THE ETERNAL PRESENCE OF CHRIST “A great multitude...

Rebekah Bailey of Henryetta is proud to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Mylah Lee Pelley. Mylah was born Oct. 28 at Norman Regional Healthplex to Zavier Pelley and Maddison Reeve, both of Nor...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov. 3 – Graham Crackers, Yogurt, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Thursday, Nov. 4 – Breakfast Combo, Potato Puffs, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Friday, Nov....

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As a Member of Congress, I have the honor of nominating students from the Second District to our country’s prestigious service academies. The decision to apply to a service academy is an incredibly pe...

Okemah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met Oct. 19 at Pepino’s Restaurant in Okemah. Hostesses for the meeting were Ann Jackson and Sheldon Starr. Regent Rebecca Hold opened ...

Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 Wednesday, Oct. 27 – Baked Ham, Yams, Green Bean Casserole, Hot Roll, Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Milk Thursday, Oct. 28 – BBQ Chicken, Spinach Bake, Fresh Sliced Bread,...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy completed our annual Fall Forum Monday, our conference on policies affecting children and developing solutions to those issues. The advocates ...

For Muscogee Nation citizen and Freedman descendant Eli Grayson, Indigenous Peoples’ Day brings a personal upset around the issue of tribal sovereignty. Grayson, 59 is a retired interior designer who ...

Oct. 20, 1921 SPEEDERS YOU’LL THINK IT IS THE “GOLDEN YARDSTICK” IF YOU DON’T QUIT IT – MAYOR I presume you all saw my picture in the Sunday, “Oklahoman.” It is my picture all right, although it was t...

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Faith and Thanksgiving The Gospel this Sunday Mass tells us Jesus heals the blind man, Bartimaeus. Often the blind see more than those who have sight. This is not a co...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Oct. 20 – Pancakes, Apple Slices, Fruit Cup and Milk Thursday, Oct. 21 – Sausage Biscuit, Juice, Applesauce Cup and Milk Friday, Oct. 22 – Cereal, Banana,...

The health impacts of sugar-filled Halloween treats don’t need to cause a scare. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), recommends physical activity and practic...

Henryetta Public Library has “The Green Monster in Left Field,” “The Shortstop Who Knew Too Much” and “Honus and Me,” by author Dan Gutman, available to check out. The library recognizes Oct. 15 as Na...

This Sunday, Oct. 17 is the Twentieth Sunday After Trinity. Readings will be from Isaiah 55:1– 9, Ephesians 5:15–21 and Matthew 22:1–14. Jesus Invites Us to His Wedding Feast to Receive Abundant Right...

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) THE SERVANT AND HIS SERVANTS The Church invites us to hear Jesus teaching how to serve each other this Sunday Mass. Most people see authority as a chance to promote th...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Oct. 13 – French Toast Stick, Juice, Craisins and Milk Thursday, Oct. 14 – Cereal, Apple Slices, Orange and Milk Friday, Oct. 15 – NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK Mo...

This Sunday, Oct. 10 is the Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity. Readings will be from Genesis 28:10–17, Ephesians 4:22–28 and Matthew 9:1–8. Jesus’ Incarnation Secures for Us Life, Forgiveness & Healing ...