Christmas Greetings Inside

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December 24, 2025

Be sure to check inside today’s edition for our annual Christmas Greetings section, full of wonderful features, games and more from the Free-Lance’s own Katina Holland. Merry Christmas, Henryetta!

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Henryetta Holds Annual Christmas Dinner

December 24, 2025

The Henryetta Community-Wide Christmas Dinner was held at the Civic Center last Thursday, Dec. 18. Tristan Demmitt, along with the community of Henryetta businesses and volunteers, were key to the suc...

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Commissioners address road bids, surplus property

December 24, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday and approved several bids and surplus lists.Among the early items of business were officers’ reports, blanket purch...

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HPS Receives Dog Food Donation

December 24, 2025

Justus Mosco of the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times stopped by last week to drop off dog food for Henryetta Public School’s Miss Mace, the district’s therapy animal. Pictured accepting the don...

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Nominations sought for ‘Henryettan of the Year’

December 24, 2025

The Henryetta Free-Lance is calling for nominations for the Henryettan of the Year award, honoring those who have dedicated their time, talent and efforts to make Henryetta a stronger, more vibrant co...

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Harlan Ford Toy Drive Delivers Record Haul

December 24, 2025

Seven truckloads of bicycles and a cargo van full of toys were delivered Friday afternoon to Okmulgee DHS, as the 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive wrapped up another successful holiday season. Volunt...

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Sanitation routes announced

December 24, 2025

The City of Henryetta has announced its sanitation routes for the remainder of the week.Wednesday and Thursday routes will run Wednesday, and Friday’s route will run as usual.Please have your carts at...

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Inside a High School Project Tackling Homelessness

December 24, 2025

Years ago, Reese Hundley learned firsthand what it felt like to be homeless.After finding black mold in his rental property, Hundley packed up and left the property with his wife and their child. Duri...

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Luv Ford Honors Athletes of the Week

December 24, 2025

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Brandon Weibe and Henryetta High School’s Camrynn Watkins, who were recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athletes of the Week. Pictured above alongside Weibe are De...

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10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive a Success

December 24, 2025

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Patrons Bank named Top Workplace 2025

December 24, 2025

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025honorbyThe Oklahoman for a third year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by ...

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Oklahoma’s campaign finance database is back online

December 24, 2025

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to restore public access to the state’s online campaign finance database and seek legal action against a software developer that failed to de...