The Henryetta Board of Education tackled a packed agenda Monday evening during its regular May 13 meeting, addressing personnel decisions, infrastructure partnerships and program renewals as the distr...

The Elks Lodge #1822 in Okmulgee once again opened its doors with pride, gratitude and respect as they hosted the annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Banquet on May 10. The event, which has be...

Dewar Public Schools participated in the annual Walk & Roll to School Day last Wednesday, May 7. This annual event involves communities from across the country (and globe) walking and rolling to schoo...

As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the special men in their lives. This year, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are adding a unique twist to the festi...

As Mother’s Day approaches, communities around the world are preparing to honor the women who have shaped our lives with their love, wisdom, and resilience. This special day, celebrated on the second ...

BENNETT BRINKMANNONDOCEditors Note: Early voting for the May 13 General Election is underway at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Registered voters can cast their ballots until 6 p.m. today. On Tuesday,...

A stirring ceremony in the small historic town of Grayson brought community members together last Saturday to honor veterans who have served their country, culminating in a special tribute to 99-year-...

After weeks of relentless rain, the Deep Fork River is swollen and muddy, inching ever higher and leaving a trail of damage and uncertainty across Okmulgee County. What began as a series of heavy spri...

As proud families filled the gymnasium to celebrate the 8th-grade graduation ceremony at Schulter Public Schools, few could have anticipated the emotional moment that would come near the end of the ev...

Congratulations to new choir director Jayley Wingard and her students, who recently competed at State. Jayson Scott, Camrynn Watkins and Breanna Campbell-Bevenue received superior ratings for their so...

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork Nat...

A tense and at times emotional special meeting of the Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education Wednesday morning turned into a nearly hour-long discussion centered on district finances, transparenc...

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County has welcomed a familiar face in a new leadership role. Jake Kell, a lifelong resident of the county and graduate of Morris High School...

A lifetime of dedication and service was honored Friday at Henryetta City Hall as family members, city leaders, community members and fellow Lions gathered for a proclamation ceremony in memory of the...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and one of the symbols of this movement is the pinwheel. Last Friday, agencies, supporters, court officials and the many volunteers help plant pinwheels on the la...

Henryetta VFW Post 539 honored Jennifer Munholland with a special plaque of appreciation for her years of outstanding support and service to local veterans. The presentation, made by VFW Commander Bil...

E Street and Industry Rd. were closed earlier this week as city crews were installing a new tinhorn improving drainage and widening around that corner. Further east, work was being done on power poles...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting, marked by both a significant personnel milestone and a united stand against child abuse in the community.Before the meet...

The curtains have officially closed on H-Town Theatre’s high-octane, heart-filled production of Through the Decades, and what a finale it was.Held March 29 and 30 at the Alice Ghostley Auditorium, thi...

Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls on April 1, to decide a slate of local, municipal, and school board races as well as a key state Senate seat. Unofficial results released early Wednesda...