The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the date from Dec. 31, 2023, to January 5, 2024, to pay your 2023 taxes without penalty. Their office will be closed on Dec. 22 and 25, according to...

With the help of Santa and the Walmart Elves, a few Henryetta Lions Club members took over the store Monday night, picking out toys for all the Christmas baskets this year. Henryetta Lions Club is so ...

County water district named 2023 System of the YearOkmulgee County Rural Water District #1 recently returned home with several honors received at the Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference. Over 500 att...

Filing period ends todayToday is the final day for citizens seeking seats on county school boards and Okmulgee City Council.As of press time, here are those who have filed:Board of Education Dewar Pub...

Henryetta’s second annual Hallmark Christmas was a great success last weekend as many locals flocked to join in on the festivities downtown. Several businesses and organizations partnered with the Hen...

The search for a new superintendent for Henryetta Public Schools continues as the board is scheduled to meet today to interview candidates for the position.A special meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at...

Last Friday, New Life Assembly of God church in Henryetta, played host to the soul-warming event known as the Feed the Vets program. Started six years ago by Donnie and Joyce McKay, the event brings t...

TRANE gives update on courthouse constructionThe commissioners held a brief end-ofthe- month meeting last Thursday, where they awarded a bid for election ballots to Midwest Printing for a one-year per...

‘The Polar Express’ coming to Civic Center SaturdayMore holiday cheer is coming this weekend as the Henryetta Chamber will host a Christmas movie, ‘The Polar Express.’ The screening will be held at th...

Full day of activities planned An exciting day of holiday activities are planned tomorrow as the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas opens. Committee members Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, along with a host...

Henryetta’s VFW Post 539 will conduct its Feed the Vets program today at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. to divide the food ...

Morris native Joe Berryhill was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as the new mayor, with Javier Ramirez giving the oath of office.Berryhill was joined by numerous family, city staff and community members for...

The filing period for Board of Education posts for Okmulgee County school districts, along with two City of Okmulgee council positions, will begin next Monday.Henryetta and Wilson school boards have t...

The 100th anniversary of the Doughboy statue was recognized during an event Sunday afternoon on the steps of the Henryetta Library. Marcus Whitworth of the Henryetta Historical Society (left), which h...

Earlier this month, the Oklahoma State Department of Education released the Statewide School Report Card.Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters noted that while there were some slight impro...

Henryettan named Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearHenryettan Tammie Hiatt was named the 2023 Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year presented by Montana Silversmiths. The honor was announced by...

Full day of activities to culminate with paradeLots of work has gone into making sure that the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas Saturday will be even bigger and better.Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, alon...

Business Showcase planned from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The BriefcaseThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with American Express’ Shop Small Saturday national campaign, is encouraging everyone t...

Dewar High School’s Kade Anderson was named Henryetta Free-Lance Player of the Week, sponsored by Luv Ford. Pictured are Coach Brandon Turley, Athlete of the Week Kade Henderson and Brad Nash of Luv F...

Deadline is Dec. 30Nominations are now being accepted for the Henryettan of the Year.The Henryetta Free-Lance has conducted this event since 1949. Every year since then, some outstanding citizen has r...