Once again Henryetta reported a gain in sales tax collections.
The state check is based on July sales and amounted to $275,674 this year. That was a $27,287 increase from the September 2020 return. It marked the sixth time this year the city has seen an increase in recepts.
At the same time, the city received $29,183 in revenue from use tax collections. That was a $2,000 gain from a year ago and the sixteenth consecutive increase in receipts.
Around the area, Dewar had a $2,489 increase with a check for $15,669; Okmulgee received $$523,704 that was up $49,715 from last year; Okemah $125,767 this year compared to $114,589 a year ago; Morris $25,816, a gain of $2,366; Beggs $37,948 compared to $3 7,683 a year ago, Checotah $436,599 for a $12,000 gain and Eufaula 4265,009 a gain of $46,213 from a year ago. Weleetka had the only decline with $13,736 compared to $16,239 a year ago.
Statewide, the disbursement of $184,311,264 in sales tax collections returned to the cities and towns reflected an increase of $22,121,601 from the $162,189,663 distributed to the cities and towns in September last year.

Even though Election Day is Sept. 14, early voting begins September 9, 2021, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, Ashley Carnes, said early voting is open to all voters.
“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted through the State Election Board, from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections. Early voting in person is a great option for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to avoid long lines,” Carnes said.
Early voting is available Thursday, September 9th, and Friday, September 10th, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the County Election Board located at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, 314 W. 7th Street. Carnes reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.
The Okmulgee County Election Board is located at 314 W. 7th Street, Room 102, Okmulgee, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions, please contact the Election Board at 918-756-2365 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Once again Henryetta's Main Street was lined with families attending the annual Labor Day Parade. Called the largest and oldes celebration of labor in the state, the annual event brings many families back for reunions or draws former residents back to their homedown. The parade was one of several events that highlighted the entire holiday weekend.
Winners fromthe games, floats and parade entries include:
Labor Day Parade Car Winners:
Tiny Tots: Bradi Cox first; Hannah Sandlin, second; Chelye Brown, third.
Juniors: Michael Taylor first; HHS Cheerleaders second; Penny Mulliniks third.
Civic: Seminole Nation Honor Guard first; Boy Scots/Cub Scouts second; VFW third.
BusinessL y Place Real Estate, first; Stanley’s second; Senior Star third.
Queen Contestants: Kristen Hargis first Krystle Williams second, Kinlee Williams third.
Labor Day float winners:
Tiny Tots: Ashley Jackson first; Destiny Smith and Jennylyn Pevehouse second.
Business: Mattress by Appointment first; T&S Racing Vintage National second.
Juniors: Wilson Tigers Pee Wee first; Wilson FFA second; Dewar theird and fourth grade football third.
Civic: America’s Guardians, first.
Union: USW GMP 48 M first; IBEW 584 Tulsa, second; NEOLC Labor Council, third.
Ruby Gooden Labor Day Games:
Softball Throw:
1 year old: Sawyer king; 2 year old Axton Ortman and Ellie Heminover; 3 year old Jace Johnston and Skylin McKinney; 4 year old Carter Watts and Olivia Boric; 5 year old: Rustyn Spring and Amaris Ortman; 6-7 year old: Bentley Weaver and Greenly Jones; 8-9 year old: Chason Frair andHadley Pruitt; 10-11 year old: Traver Jones and Carmen Howell; 12=13 year old Aiden Barnard; 14-15 year old: Cameron Mosco and Kirsten Simmons; 16-17 year old: Tony Kula and Madison Byroads; Adult: David Morgan and Sarah Price.
Punt and Pass:
6-7 year old; Bentley Weaver and Greenly Jones; 8-9 year old: Chason Frair and Hadley Pruitt; 1011 year old: Jaxxon King and Carmen Howell; 12-13 year old: Aiden Brnard; 14-15 year old Cameron Mosco; 16-17 year old Tony Kula and Madison Byroads; Adult: Dillon Caywood and Shannon Westbrook.
Sack Race:
4-5 year old: Carter Watts and Everly Hutchings; 6-7 year old: Bentley Weaver and Greenly Jones; 8-9 year old: Chason Frair and Hadley Pruitt; 10-11 year old: Traver Jones and Carmen Howell; 12-13 year old: Aiden Barnard; 16-17 year old Tony Kula and Madison Byroads; Adult: Garrett Laughlin and Lori Willis.
Three Legged Race:
4-6 year old: Ryker Spencer and Ruger Caywood; 7-9 year old Carrieann Sandlin and Gracie Laughlin; 10-12 year old: Gunner Gasaway and Kimber Morgan; 13-15 year old Aiden Brnard and Cameron Mosco; Adult: Davie Morgan and Lori Willis.
Water Balloon Toss:
4-6 year old Noah Westbrook and Ramer Caywood; 7-9 year old Chason Frair and Hadley Pruitt; 10-12 year old Maliyah Gooden and Paidan Farrow; 13-15 year old Cameron Mosco and Read Winter; 16-18 year old: Tony Kula and Ashton Mosco; Adult Steve and Sarah Price.
Egg Toss:
4-6 year old Noah Westbrook and Bentley Weaver; 7-9 year old Gracie Laughlin and Carrieann Sandlin; 10-12 year old Carmen Howell and Waylon McLeland; 13-15 year old Kirsten Simmons and Aiden Brnard; 16-18 year old Tony Kula and Ashton Mosco; Adult Dillon Caywood and Stephanie Caywood.
Rolling Pin Toss Stephanie McMichael.
Brick Toss Tony Kula.
Baby Crawling Contest:
Everly Smith first place girl; Yona Sixkiller, first place boy.