HFL moves to temporary location

A: Main

April 26, 2023

We’re still here! Due to issues at the current location at 302 West Main, the Henryetta Free-Lance office has temporarily moved. It will be located at 208 East Main (east door), sharing a space with Lori Lynn’s Family Hair Care.

Hours at this location are being adjusted, with staff available to assist customers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The business office has now moved to the Okmulgee Times location at 320 West 6th Street.

Customers can still reach the Henryetta newsroom and advertising representatives by phone at 918-652-3311 or 918-756-3600.

There is a drop box located at 302 West Main, or mail items to Henryetta Free-Lance c/o Okmulgee Times, 320 W. 6th Street, Okmulgee, 74447.

Hours at the Okmulgee Times location are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Free-Lance can also be reached by email at:

• [email protected]

• [email protected] The Henryetta Free-Lance can also be counted through our Facebook page and website, www. henryettafree-lance.com.

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