Election is April 4Henryetta citizens will be casting their ballots for several races on April 4. Candidates that will be on a ballot in April are:• Henryetta Public School District Office No. 3 - Gin...

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

Okmulgee County stands at 4.4 percentOklahoma’s jobless rate rose as the new year began in January, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.In December, Okmulg...

Eight Henryetta High School students immersed themselves in the sights and sounds and a history lesson during their recent Spring Break. HHS History teacher Patrick Turner and his wife accompanied the...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Events Committee, composed of Lyle Stogner, Valarie Mosco and Kelly Dobson, recently shared with Interim Director Bruce Jones news about upcoming events planned and s...

Wallace to serve on County Board of HealthOkmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton submitted his resignation effective immediately during Monday’s meeting of the county commissioner...

The Town of Schulter will hold a non-partisan general election on April 4 for two posts.An election is set for a four-year term for Trustee 2 and Trustee 4. The officers will both be nominated and ele...

Due to a necessary infrastructure renovation project, the Okmulgee County Jail lobby will be closed for a short time.The project is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. today (Friday), and last approximately ...

Bullard recognized for serviceHenryetta School Board President James Williams presented outgoing member David Bullard a plaque thanking him for service to the district during Monday’s meeting. Bullard...

Precinct closing announcedVoters who want to vote by mail must submit their absentee application to the County Election Board by 5 p.m., Monday, March 20. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, Ash...

This year’s Focus Magazine, created by the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times, is now available. This year, Focus highlights the many small businesses that have sprouted throughout the county.

PAMELA HARDMANHENRYETTA FREE-LANCEWard 2 candidates Vernon Van Meter, Christy Jeffcoat, Melissa Heminover and Shawn Buzan were on hand for the second Henryetta Chamber of Commerce forum held last week...

Two Texas men have court appearances this week following their arrest during a traffic stop in Henryetta.A police officer was patrolling at Highway 75 and Frisco Street around 10:50 p.m. March 7 when ...

Benefit to help Beggs youth, family is SundayA benefit to help a county family with medical expenses will be held Sunday at the Okmulgee Community Center.The Refuge Church in Okmulgee is hosting a Ben...

Sample ballots are now available for the April 4 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the O...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions during their weekly session, including one to pay for the audio and video updates approved for Courtroom #1.The board approved p...

Funds available to protect soil and waterThe Okmulgee County Conservation District will take applications for the State Cost-Share Assistance Program Year 25. The funds are available to help protect s...

A man wanted on several outstanding county warrants is behind bars following a standoff in Henryetta. Around 9:45 a.m. on March 8, Henryetta police made contact with Donald Lee Schanks, 49, on several...

Okmulgee County FFA Chapters are looking forward to the upcoming State FFA Convention which will be held in May. Congratulations to Wilson FFA member Bree Farley, who will be receiving her State FFA D...