Some travelers passing through the county last week had an experience that truly epitomizes the caring spirit of the community - go above and beyond the call of duty. The husband contacted the Free-La...

The annual State of Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend is used to encourage consumers to shop small. The sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday, and runs through Sunday, is a great opportunity to support lo...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is currently investigating a harrowing incident that unfolded near the Hwy 266 Deep Fork River bridge on the evening of July 25. Authorities responded to a...

Editor’s Note: There are three new superintendents leading county schools this year: Clay Vinyard at Okmulgee, Jason Price at Henryetta and Becky Alexander at Morris. This week, we take a look at two ...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: One important date for all local parents is the Aug. 17 school supply giveaway at the Okmulgee County YMCA, s...

Monday morning’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners was marked by the recognition of Beggs Councilwoman Cindy Hubbell for her community service, specifically her efforts in resolvin...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack dona...

Two individuals from Florida were arrested early morning on July 13, near Henryetta following a routine traffic stop that uncovered a significant quantity of illegal substances. A Henryetta police off...

Grace Pollard, a student at Henryetta High School, was a crowd favorite Saturday at the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah. Grace, who took the kids stage second in the line up, sang two songs while pla...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...

The Henryetta Lions Club and Rotary Club were honored to present the Henryetta Historical Society a check last week, a result of a successful fundraiser held July 6.The meeting Thursday at The Briefca...

The Rotary and Lions Clubs joined forces and put together a kickball fundraiser last Saturday at Nichols Park. The Lions topped the Rotarians 13-9 in a close matchup. The funds raised will be donated ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and the June reports from the County Assessor, Cou...

When Deb Marshall, the new Executive Director of the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), talks about her journey, it feels like you’re listening to an adventurer’s tale. Her career, spanning...

1:53 a.m. - 800 Block W Gentry - Misc. - RP advised of suspicious activity. RP stated no one had lived at a residence for a while and even the city has been mowing the yard, but noticed a light on in ...

CF-2024-00085 07/01/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Barrick, Jeremiah Carlton Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon CF-2024-00086 07/01/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Johnson, Trucky Jole Burglary, Second Deg...

Henryetta Public Library’s Summer Reading Program conducted a discussion about all of the types of weather conditions in Oklahoma.Kristen Jackson came to visit the youngsters at the Henryetta Summer R...

Are you anticipating an inheritance someday? If so, you may want to discuss it with your parents or other family members who may be leaving you the assets - because early, open communication will bene...

Ever been looked squarely in the eyes and bluntly told you are a bitter, angry person? Probably not. After all, who in their right mind wants to be within twelve feet of a bear and throw heavy stones ...

Dean Koontz, American author, celebrates July 9, 1945, as his birth date in Everett, Penn. Dean had an abusive childhood because of his father.After graduation from Shippensburg State College (now Uni...