“In thee, O Lord, do I take refuge ... for thou art my rock and my fortress.” (Psalms 71 1a and 3b) As I studied my Bible a few days ago, I glanced at the heading on the top of the page that contained...

“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra.In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strike outs.Mar...

FHLBank Topeka and its board of directors have appointed five members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC). The 12 AHAC members advise FHLBank Topeka on the administration of its housing ...

In an attempt to understand residents’ concerns around county zoning, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners opened the floor to several Okmulgeeans on the matter during Monday’s meeting.Previousl...

• Monday: Off for New Year’s Day.• Tuesday: Worked at office on Outdoor Warning Siren Grant including phone meetings with Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Mitigation Department and OmniWarn...

Have 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 capturing the beauty of...

The Muscogee Nation Lighthorse is asking for assistance from the public in locating Brett Wayne Pigeon. An arrest warrant for homicide has been issued for Pigeon in connection with a shooting that occ...

Board treated to musical number by studentsHenryetta Public Schools board hired and congratulated their new head softball coach during Monday’s session. The action came following a short executive ses...

Congratulations to Coordinating Nurse Lisa Driver, who recently celebrated 35 years of service at the Okmulgee County Health Department. Driver has been an invaluable asset to the team, contributing p...

Neal’s Homestore, staff help community agencyJohn Neal Jr. and Neal’s Homestore, along with his staff, are the epitome of community partners. Besides being involved in many community projects and even...

During their monthly meeting in December, the Oklahoma State Board of Education unanimously approved a request by The Academy of Seminole to open a new branch in Okmulgee.The Academy of Okmulgee is ex...

Luv Ford recently recognized several county Athletes of the Week in conjunction with the Henryetta Free-Lance. Above left, Skelly Taylor of Dewar High School is pictured with Coach Brandon Turley and ...

“For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth; but God chose what is foolish in the world to shame t...

“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra.In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strikeouts.Mark...

Utility Assistance is available at EODD Area Agency on Aging to seniors ages 55+. If you live in Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Okmulgee, Sequoyah or Wagoner County, call 918682-7891 and ask for the Mason...

The Henryetta High School Competition Cheer Squad performed in the Sugar Bowl halftime show.The Henryetta Police Department partnered with an NRA-Certified Weapons Instruction Course. The partnership ...

Gaslighting has been identified as one of the most misunderstood words of 2023, and after some internet research, I do not understand it, either. So rather than defining it, I will rely on the 1944 mo...

FNB is proud to announce a series of promotions within their team, recognizing the dedication and outstanding contributions of staff. This year, they also celebrate the achievements of two exceptional...

The Henryetta Lions have had a busy and exciting year. In the most recent meetings, the Henryetta Lions were pleased to welcome the newest members of the Henryetta Historical Society. Last week, Lion ...

The Veterans for the Arts program held their quarterly meeting Dec. 16 at VFW Post 1189.President Sam Richardson called the meeting to order. Committee members present were Vice President Steven Diamo...