A passion for restoration essential for community strengthThe Henryetta Free-Lance will feature county residents who are making a difference in the community. These individuals don’t seek accolades fo...

Tables action on bid for courtroom equipment Okmulgee County approved a resolution during Tuesday’s meeting for security cameras updates. Last week, the board approved having the OCCJA ( jail) monitor...

Citizens to decide on SQ820 March 7Early voting begins Thursday, for residents in Okmulgee County wishing to cast their ballot for the upcoming March 7 State Question 820 proposition.Citizens who cann...

Registration deadline is March 10The 2023 H-Town Theatre’s Youth Camp will be held for three nights in April, and the deadline to register is Friday, March 10.This camp, under the supervision of H-Tow...

Okmulgee County Farm Bureau members attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legislative Leadership Conference this week to learn more about upcoming policies and bills that are directly related to agricultu...

Commissioners approve Use Tax to pay for fencingOkmulgee County Board of Commissioners met in session on Tuesday morning due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday Monday.During the meeting, the board approve...

The Henryetta City Council met in their regular session Tuesday and approved several requests for use and awarded bids for city park mowing and weed abatement.Among the items discussed, the board okay...

Events planned for March 6, 9The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will hold two candidate forums, featuring residents listed on the April 7 Municipal Election ballot.During the recent candidate filing pe...

The Okmulgee County Election Board announced this week that the Municipal General Election and Board of Education General Election will be held Tuesday, April 4.Nine entities are having an election in...

Caylor Thomas, Weston Wincle and Kirstin Espinosa, members of Henryetta FFA, had the opportunity to take a photo Wednesday with Gov. Kevin Stitt during State FFA Day at the Capitol. The students joine...

Check out the amazing work of the Welding students at Green Country Technology Center, who recently created a custom double-sided sign for Henryetta Eye Care Center which showcases their welding skill...

The Okmulgee Fire Department was very busy Saturday morning, as they responded to two fires, one of which destroyed a four-story apartment building.The first fire was reported just after 4 a.m. at the...

Members hear security project proposalsNEWS EDITORThe Henryetta School board met in special session Monday at noon to hear several proposals on the HPS Security Camera Project.The first item of the se...

Community members recognized at annual banquetA packed house at the Henryetta Civic Center joined the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce as they celebrated a successful year in 2022.President Jeremy Robert...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce welcomes Adam Lollis and One Life Insurance with a ribbon cutting this week. The business is located at 316 W. Main Street. Pictured at the ribbon cutting were Adam L...

Wilson 4-H and FFA members were busy this past week at the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show. Congratulations to the winners. Here are the results from the various categories: Chicken Show • David...

Runoff set for Okmulgee City Council postA runoff has been set for April 4 for the Ward 2 seat for Okmulgee City Council. Tuesday’s municipal election drew only 330 ballots cast for the four candidate...

Members to hear presentations on security camera projectThe Henryetta Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday to hear several presentations about the Henryetta Public Schools Security Ca...

State Question 820 before votersThe deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is next week, Monday, Feb. 20. The County Election Board must receive applications by 5 p.m. on Feb. 20.Okmulgee Coun...

Escaped from Okmulgee Jail, involved in pursuitAn Okemah man will serve over 23 years in prison following his sentencing this week in federal court.On Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for ...