Local/Area News
East Central Electric Cooperative is trying to make the Internet more easily accessible for customers in their service area. The project through EcoLink is discussed in this offering from the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Chamber Chatter.
Tthe costumes filled the parking lot at the Dewar First Baptist Church Sunday evening as trunk or treat brought out several hundred youngsters and their parents. Besides the sweets handed out by church members there were bowls of chili and hot dogs to munch on and inflatable toys to keep everyone entertained.
Henryetta turned into a colorful and oft-times really creepy place Friday afternoon as several thousand monsters, princesses, pirates and even policemen were on hand. Main Street businesses were kept busy handing out candy and goodies to al the youngsters that made their way downtown. Members of the Henryetta police and fire departments were making sure no one went hungry as they passed out hotdogs along with the candy. Several churches filled their parking lots with Trunk or Treat.
State representatives Logan Phillips and Scott Fetgatter covered everything from broadband internet access to marijuana laws Thursday night. The two were the guests at the Okmulgee County Republican party meeting held in Henryetta.