The number of scam calls to county residents, including some claiming to be from Medicare.One local citizen fell prey to one of those phone scams recently. With the increase of such calls, the followi...

VFW District 7 to hold second event May 6The District 7 Veterans of Foreign Wars, which includes Okmulgee County, will be having their 2nd annual Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festival in McAlester, on ...

Now seeing an average of 35 clients per day, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter is seeing a desperate need in replenishing some of their food supplies.Executive Director Brenda Brewer stated the she...

A big congratulations to Dewar student Bridgett Stevens on winning first place in the county in the Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand Annual Trash Poster Contest. Her win advances her to the state competit...

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association is teaming up with the Rotary Club and Neal’s Home Furnishings for their fundraiser this Saturday.The OCS Shark Shiver or Polar Plung...

Early voting continuesVoters in Okmulgee County are reminded to keep the election system’s integrity in mind when going to the polls next week.Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, Ashley Carnes, ...

Chamber event is noon at Shoney’sThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting the monthly Legislative Forum today at 12 p.m. at Shoney’s.Senator Roger Thompson will be on hand to update constituents, ...

The Henryetta Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Choir (above) and Henryetta High School Advanced Honor Choir (below) competed in the OSSAA District Choir Contest in Tahlequah Feb 28. During the contest ...

Winners of the Okmulgee County 4-H Food Showdown were Henryetta’s “Fox” team, made up of Olivia Craig and Winzly Bussey of Henryetta. The Food Showdown was held last week at the Okmulgee County Fairgr...

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...