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Henryetta Schools approves items at April meeting
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Henryetta Schools approves items at April meeting
April 18, 2025
The Henryetta Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at the Board of Education office located at 1600 W. Gentry. The meeting included departmental reports, reorganiza...
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City-Wide Cleanup Days planned
April 18, 2025
Henryetta citizens are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify the community during the upcoming City-Wide Cleanup Days scheduled for Thursday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, May 1...
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Dewar Public Works Authority receives OWRB grant
April 18, 2025
The Dewar Public Works Authority in Okmulgee County received approval for a $149,575 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the...
From Okmulgee to the New York Times
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From Okmulgee to the New York Times
April 18, 2025
When Josh Crutchmer, a proud Okmulgee native and New York Times editor, says he hasn’t lost his “Okmulgee state of mind,” you can believe it.That hometown heartbeat shows up in every part of his story...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognized
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Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognized
April 16, 2025
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and one of the symbols of this movement is the pinwheel. Last Friday, agencies, supporters, court officials and the many volunteers help plant pinwheels on the lawn of the Okmulgee County Courthouse to show the importance of preventing child abuse, building strong and healthy families. Judge Pandee Ramirez spoke to those in attendance include staff from OOCYS ...
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VFW Post 539 Thanks Munholland
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VFW Post 539 Thanks Munholland
April 11, 2025
Henryetta VFW Post 539 honored Jennifer Munholland with a special plaque of appreciation for her years of outstanding support and service to local veterans. The presentation, made by VFW Commander Bil...
Roads Closed for Maintenance
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Roads Closed for Maintenance
April 11, 2025
E Street and Industry Rd. were closed earlier this week as city crews were installing a new tinhorn improving drainage and widening around that corner. Further east, work was being done on power poles...
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Thirty Years Later
April 18, 2025
Thirty years.It’s hard to believe that three decades have passed since that quiet April morning was shattered by unimaginable violence. April 19, 1995, was a day that changed not only Oklahoma, but th...
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It Starts at Home
April 18, 2025
Part 1It’s a chilling truth: One in four girls and one in six boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before they turn 18.And those are just the cases that are reported according to the Nationa...
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Okmulgee drops wild 19-16 heartbreaker
April 18, 2025
Despite building a commanding 12-run lead early, the Okmulgee Varsity Bulldogs were stunned by Millwood in a dramatic 19-16 loss Tuesday.The Bulldogs led 14-2 by the top of the fourth, fueled by a hug...
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Beggs HS, JH squads show strength with mixed results
April 18, 2025
The Beggs Golden Demons baseball teams had a busy and eventful stretch of games, with both the high school and junior high squads showcasing grit, growth and flashes of dominance on the diamond.--- Go...
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Bulldogs fall in extras
April 18, 2025
STAFF WRITER Bulldogs fall in extrasA walk in the eighth inning spoiled an otherwise valiant effort by the Okmulgee Bulldogs in an 8-7 loss to Millwood on Tuesday.Jax Finch was a bright spot, going 3-...

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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
May 24, 2024
Grand Lake May 19 - Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, plastic bai...
Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
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Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
August 11, 2023
The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles.The Pirates were back in action T...
Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
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Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
April 19, 2023
The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team dropped a pair of decisions this past weekend at the 2023 Dawson Sumner Invitational baseball tournament in Preston.The Eagles began tournament action last Thurs...
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Dragons begin postseason journey Thursday
April 19, 2023
Dewar seeks third-straight State trip with 3-team district tournamentThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball program will begin its journey towards a possible third-straight state tournament appearance this...
Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
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Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
April 19, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team closed out last week’s schedule with a pair of losses.The Bulldogs traveled to Weleetka last Thursday and found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 outcome,...
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Okmulgee to host annual tournament
April 19, 2023
Cleveland, Meeker to kick off 3-day event ThursdayMorgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament.The annual 3-day event will ge...
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Feeding the Vets
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Feeding the Vets
June 8, 2024
VFW Post 539 in Henryetta held its Feed the Vets program Thursday at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Numerous volunteers were on hand, in addition to Post officers, who assisted in the d...
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Muscogee Nation film to premiere June 15
June 5, 2024
Movie to screen in new CMN Lecture HallGeoLink Nations in association with Behold Motion Pictures, announces the red carpet world premiere of HESAYECV (The Savior), a groundbreaking feature-length fil...
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Find These Treasures
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
Find These Treasures at Your Local Library 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 ...
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How is your retirement income taxed?
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
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...
Lions, Rotary ready for kickball
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Lions, Rotary ready for kickball
May 24, 2024
The Henryetta Lions and Rotary Clubs are excited about an upcoming fundraiser. It promises to be an epic showdown as the two clubs will face each other in a kickball game. Approval for the event was g...

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Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow
April 18, 2025
Henryetta Lions Club is ready for their annual Easter Egg Hunt at beautiful Nichols Park. The hunt will be held Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring those umbrellas and enjoy the fun, rain or sh...
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Wilson shines at Hilldale
April 18, 2025
The Hilldale High School Track Meet on April 11 drew top athletes from across eastern Oklahoma, but it was Wilson’s athletes who made a bold impression amidst tough competition.Reese Herring, a stando...
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Lady Dogs face tough rivals
April 18, 2025
The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs encountered backto- back challenges in their recent softball outings, falling to both the Mounds Lady Eagles and the Wilson Lady Tigers.In Friday’s game against Mounds, the ...
Pirates, Lady Pirates continue season with mixed results
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Pirates, Lady Pirates continue season with mixed results
April 18, 2025
The Preston Pirates baseball and softball teams hit the diamond last week with a packed slate of games, showing flashes of promise despite tough losses for the boys and a dominant shutout win by the g...
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