We all know that home is the best place to be. Sometimes some of us, in Okmulgee, need to get a break from our beautiful neighbors, scenery and atmosphere. That just happened to our family and we head...

Are you one of those good folks? The kind who sees someone with their skirt caught up in their underwear, food in their teeth or a booger hanging out their nose, will you tell them? Seriously, do you?...

Do this one. (If your spouse is a bit squeamish, then best accomplish this without them being in the kitchen) Catch a live toad. Fill a large pan with cool water and place the pan on the stove. Put th...

Laura Joffe Numeroff, American author and illustrator of children’s books, celebrates her birth date on July 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York.Laura is the youngest of three girls in her family and grew...

When you’re retired, you’ll likely have some financial concerns - just like all retirees. However, if you’ve invested regularly and followed a long-term financial strategy, you should be able to addre...

The 2014 Okmulgee County Royalty was crowned in Henryetta.Henryetta High School introduced two new head coaches, Chris Ray and Brandon Turley. Ray served as the head softball coach and assistant boys ...

8:46 a.m. - 600 Block Warren - Miscellaneous - RP advised of a couple of kids walking in the roadway in front of his house without any adults and is afraid they may get hit by a car.1:52 p.m. - Nichol...

The Oklahoma State Election Board has launched its new Online Voter Registration System, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced.The new online system allows individuals to complete and s...

CF-2023-00111 07/06/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Overstreet, James Reed Burglary- 3rd Degree CF-2023-00112 07/06/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Walker, Trevor Lane Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2023-00114 07/07/2...

7:01 p.m. - Lock Out8:05 p.m. - Service Call11:41 p.m. - Medical Assist ---07/03/20237:01 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Accident7:35 a.m. - Person in Distress9:15 a.m. - Lock Out11:18 a.m. - Authorized Control...

3:13 a.m. - 25000 Block Davis Blvd - Threats - RP advised they are receiving threats by phone and text from their neighbor. RP states he is threatening to burn his car and house.3:59 a.m. - Hwy 16/Bix...

The 7 Hills Music Festival is planned for Aug. 5 from 4-10 p.m. featuring five musical guests. Nichols Park will be closed that day to allow setup of the venue beginning at 8 a.m. Gates will open at 3...

An accident involving two law enforcement vehicles was reported recently, at the intersection of Fifth and Main St. in Henryetta.A witness at the scene confirmed that both vehicles, an Oklahoma Highwa...

“The Wizard of Oz,” Okmulgee Community Theatre’s next production, is scheduled for July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee.The cast is learning and getting into characte...

It is less than a month away from the Okmulgee County Back-to-School Prayer Walk.The event will be held Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.Once again, the Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Broc...

Want a fun, family night with a movie?Next Friday, the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host a movie night at the Territorial Park, located on S.4th Street.The first movie to be shown is the family ...

VFW Post 539 offers use of medical equipment to communityA community service project is underway by VFW Post 539, as a way of paying back the community for its longtime support. Care for veterans is i...

First Family FCU, 3 Bears have keys availableThe Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt is officially underway and some lucky resident could be the winner of a bounty of prizes from area merchants, and $500 in ...

Newspapers kick off drive to aid therapy dog programsThe Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times are excited to announce “Give a Dog a Bone,” a drive to collect food and treats for animals used in the...

Sheriff Eddy Rice is pictured with new Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, who assumed the position July 1 following the retirement of Fred McGuire, who served in the position for over 18 years. Patchin is n...