McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2024 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. Students must be enrolled full-ti...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, charm is one of your strongest attributes. This week your magnetism is magnified and can work to your advantage. You might attract people who can help with a situation.TAU...

January 15, 1923 - January 7, 2025Vera Jean (Bethel) Baker was born January 15, 1923, the first of four children and the last to go be with the Lord. She left this world and entered the gates of heave...

July 10, 1985 - December 31, 2024Amanda Leigh Wilson, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was 39 years of age. Amanda was born July 10, 1985, in Amarillo, Texas to Warren ...

July 5, 1941 - January 5, 2025Ivan Eugene “Gene” Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Checotah. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby.A public viewing and visitation will be hel...

May 19, 1938 - January 11, 2025Mary Lou Geary, a resident of Broken Arrow, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Broken Arrow at the age of 86. She was born May 19, 1938, in Henryetta to N.E. “No...

February 6, 1936 - January 8, 2025Andy Joe Mahan, a resident of Henryetta, died January 8, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born February 6, 1936, in Weleetka to Ben and Maude (Moore) Mahan. Funeral ser...

November 6, 1947 - December 15, 2024James Edward England (Jim England) passed away Sunday morning December 15, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Jim was born in Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 6, 194...

July 12, 1968 - January 12, 2025Keith Allen Jennings passed away January 12, 2025, after losing his battle to cancer at the age of 56. He was born July 12, 1968, in Claremore to James Jennings and Joy...

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- Meetings & Administrative Tasks Board of County Commissione...

AARP Oklahoma has officially opened applications for its 2025 Community Challenge grant program, offering nonprofit organizations and government entities a chance to enhance the livability of their co...

The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months.“It’s not uncommon in the general public for us to struggle with some level of sadn...

As the first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature approaches, there is much work occurring at the State Capitol.Congratulations to Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle. for being elected the next Presiden...

The Henryetta Knights made history this week, clinching their first-ever Henryetta Invitational Tournament title with a nail-biting 52-50 win over McLoud in the championship game. The weather may have...

Henryetta High School’s H-Town Theatre is preparing to dazzle the community with its upcoming production of ‘Cinderella.’  Directed and choreographed by Liz Bealko, Coach Justin Been, the cast and cre...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), under the leadership of Sheriff Eddy Rice and Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, have released its comprehensive statistics for 2024. Sheriff Rice, now in his f...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta presents two Preston students their plaques recognizing them as Athletes of the Week. Pictured are Tanner Young and Kaden Dean, students at Preston High School. Tan...

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during November, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate increased slightly...

The Henryetta School Board is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Monday, January 13, at the Board of Education Offices. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.--- Superintendent & Department Reports The...

John LeRoy Bryant, 75, of Schulter, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Schulter. He was born on September 8, 1949, in Henryetta to John Lee and Mina Violetta (Hantz) Bryant.September 8, 1949 - J...