This photo captures what was seen across many portions of the state as residents took to looking at the sky for the solar eclipse on April 8. The Okmulgee area saw a 96 percent totality. These student...

Elections have been set for two county positions following the candidate filing period which ended April 5.District 2 County Commissioner David Walker, who is seeking to retain his post, drew two chal...

The Henryetta Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Monday, addressing several key matters crucial to the smooth functioning and development of the district.One of the primary discuss...

LYNN ADAMSSEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMESIt’s been widely observed that April showers bring May flowers. (And if you’re a dad, that axiom is followed with the question: And what do Mayflowers bring? Answer: Pil...

Okmulgee County’s Rural Water District #5 has rescheduled its annual meeting to Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at the RWD District Office, 10410 Loblolly Rd. in Henryetta.The mee...

Incumbents seek to retain officeThe candidate filing period will end this afternoon, as citizens have submitted their forms for county, federal, state and legislative offices.In Okmulgee County, the f...

Dewar school district voters approved a $320,000 bond issue in an election Tuesday, with over 71.58 percent approval given.Okmulgee County votes for the proposition was 61, with 11 voting no. In McInt...

Coble sworn in; regular meeting is MondayThe Henryetta School board met in a special session Wednesday morning, covering a brief agenda.Catherine Noble was sworn in as a member of the board for Seat 2...

It was the perfect day Saturday for the annual Henryetta Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at Nichols Parks. Hunters of all ages scoured for eggs around the area. Thanks to the community for their support, a...

Election results for the Dewar Public School Bond Proposal will be published in Friday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance

Resolution passed for opioid abatement grantDuring Monday’s meeting, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners reached an agreement with the county’s fire departments, addressing department inventory...

Vote on amendment to take place June 18The Henryetta City Council approved several terms during a special meeting on March 29.Present at the meeting were Mayor Michael Dickey, Vice-Mayor Steve Sanford...

District 2 Commissioner, Sheriff up for electionThe statewide candidate filing period is scheduled for April 3-5. Candidate filing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the three-day period. Candidates fi...

An Okmulgee woman accused of killing two of her children and assaulting a third, will spend the rest of her life in prison.Last week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Ok...

HHS band to hold fundraiserThe first Henryetta Cruise Knight of the year will take place Saturday, April 6, from 6-10 p.m. During the event, there will be live music and an open mic night in Cowboy Pa...

The City of Henryetta will begin trimming trees in the road easements mid April and this will continue off and on throughout the spring. Signage obstructed by tree branches or shrubs will also be targ...

Funds to help obtain costumes for ‘‘The Music Man’Preparation and rehearsals for the upcoming spring production by the Henryetta High School Theatre Department, H-Town Theatre, is underway.“The Music ...

Donnie Alexander is guest speaker at meetingMembers of the Henryetta Lion’s Club convened for their regular meeting March 21 at The Shack 2.0. Led by President Lion Amber Mordecai, the meeting was fil...

New Life Assembly of God will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 1201 C St. in Henryetta. The event will feature hot dogs, chips, drink, a chalk o...