A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 5.Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. Those wishing to be a candidate and vote must present a...

OCHS director loves ability to aid communityMeet Brenda Brewer. She’s worn many hats since living in the City of Beggs from the age of three.Brewer is a wife, mother of four and grandparent to 11 gran...

First Christian Church giveaway changed to last Saturday each monthFor almost three years, First Christian Church of Henryetta has been providing much needed assistance for those in the community.As a...

Drive continues to obtain new homeAs a part of the Society’s $100,000 current fundraising campaign, the Walmart Community Grants Team - in cooperation with store #247 in Henryetta - has awarded a $100...

Donnie Smith an integral part of communityDonnie Smith was working as a local realtor, when he found out about an opportunity to become an insurance agent. At the time, Allstate Insurance was only off...

Henryetta First United Methodist plans celebration Henryetta’s First United Methodist Church will be celebrating 122 years of existence this weekend, with a slate full of activities planned. Pastor Da...

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 L...

OADC director urges collaboration to make improvements to 20th StreetA recent decision to choose another city for a manufacturing plant has prompted renewed calls to consider improvements to a busy th...

Members approve $28,500 for tennis court resurfacingMichael Dickey conducted his first meeting Tuesday as the Henryetta City Council met to consider several items on their monthly agenda.Among the ite...

Giveaway includes 42” zero-turn mowerThe Henryetta Education Foundation annual fundraiser is currently underway, according to President James McCullough.For 26 years, the Henryetta Education Foundatio...

Henryetta Chamber event planned at HHS gymPickleball, a sport that has become popular across the nation, is coming to Henryetta.The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a pickleball tournament ...

The Okmulgee Masonic Lodge #199 & Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services Golf Tournament will be held next Saturday, April 29, at Henryetta Golf & Country Club.This annual fundraiser assists the loca...

The Henryetta Historical Society is proud to announce a $5,000 gift from American Exchange Bank. “This gift is decisive as it will allow us to finally complete long-delayed repairs on the museum build...

St. Michael Catholic Church will hold their spaghetti dinner fundraiser Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adults will cost $10, children under 6 will cost $3 and additional meatballs can be pu...

Congratulations to Dewar seniors Tryton Mack and Maikya Carter, who were crowned Prom Queen and King during the 2023 Dewar High School Prom earlier this week.

The Wilson Public Schools Johnson O’Malley special meeting will be held Tuesday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at the elementary school in Superitendent Andrea James’ office.Agenda items for consideration are:•...

Brenda Miller was announced as the interim director for the Okmulgee County OSU Extension during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissioners.She, who is the Northeast Area Family and Consumer Scien...

Dickey elected as new mayorA special meeting to swear in the new Henryetta City Council members was held Monday at noon.Steve Sanford and Vernon Vanmeter received the Oaths of Office from Judge Luke G...

Harlan Ford is local drop off locationThe Tulsa Area United Way is hosting the 4th annual Day of Caring Food Drive next weekend.Thousands of pounds of food collected during the event helps countless f...

First Christian Church to host community outreach eventAre you a vintage car or hotrod enthusiast or enjoy looking at them?Then you’re invited to a special event - a Block Party & Car Show planned for...