Been thanks community, students for supportThe Henryetta community celebrated the latest production of the H-Town Theatre group this past weekend, as the “Greatest Showcase” came to a close.The produc...

Congratulations to Green Country Technology Center’s amazing construction contestants from Steve Emerson’s class. Last week, they excelled at the SkillsUSA contest at OSUIT, taking 1st and 3rd place. ...

Need for theater improvements discussedThe need for improvements to the Henryetta High School auditorium was addressed during Monday’s meeting of the board.Travis Thompson spoke to board members about...

Farm Bureau Week is Feb. 20-24The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners appointed David Kennedy as Assistant Executive Director for Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) during Monday’s meeting...

Deadline is Feb. 16Have your photograph featured on the front of this year’s Okmulgee County Focus Magazine!Are you an aspiring photographer with an eye for a great photo opportunity?Do you enjoy capt...

Fundraiser to be held in downtown OkmulgeeThe Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association is teaming up with the Rotary Club and Neal’s Furniture for their upcoming fundraiser.The O...

Trustees and their alternates for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority Board were sworn in yesterday during the OCCJA meeting at Moore Detention Center. Giving the oath of office is Board Ch...

Contest of Candidacy ends today for Henryetta, DewarEight residents filed their candidacy this week for two Henryetta council posts as the declaration period ended Wednesday. The Contest of Candidacy ...

Greg Stidham, Assistant District Attorney for Okmulgee-McIntosh County, was honored Monday for 40 years of service.District Attorney Carol Iski brought Stidham into the surprise celebration at the Okm...

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program earned a split decision with the Wewoka Tigers and Lady Tigers this past Friday at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee. The Lady Bulldogs remained win...

Proceeds to help students travel to NYC It’s all about the music! H-Town Theatre’s ‘The Greatest Showcase’ opens tomorrow evening in the Alice Ghostley Auditorium at Henryetta High School. Justin Been...

Local 4-H, FFA members to be showcased at fairgrounds The 56th annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show (OCSLS) begins Thursday at the county fairgrounds. FFA members and 4-H students have readied...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins reminds all taxpayers that the deadline to pay the last half of personal and ad valorem taxes is March 31. After that date, the penalty will begin accruing at ...

Deadline is today to apply Today is the last day to file for municipal offices for several county municipalities. The candidate filing period began Monday for the Cities of Henryetta, Morris and Beggs...

Congressman to hold Town Hall Feb. 20 The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce held their Legislative Forum last Friday. Due to weather and other engagements, Sen. Roger Thompson and Rep. Scott Fetgatter wer...

Three bids tabled during session The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of a financial audit firm and a Human Resources professional to conduct study of the 911 Communications ...

The Morris Public Schools Archery Program recently held their first invitational tournament at the Morris High School gym.According to Diana Force, 469 registered archers from 21 different schools com...

District 3 County workers Casey Thomas and Billy Peavler were busy sanding roads around the area after at least an inch of ice and sleet fell. Schools, businesses and churches have had to adjust due t...

How a common love for animals brings the community togetherEditor’s Note: The Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times will feature county residents who are making a difference in the community. These ...

Candidate filing period begins MondayFeb. 10 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 7 Statewide Election.Persons who are United States Citizens, r...