I don’t know about you but I’ve always had something of an aversion to those sayings, oftentimes one-liners, that we can frequently say to each other, especially when someone is going through a diffic...

The Okmulgee County Democrats will meet Thursday, July 20, at the OSUIT Student Union at 6 p.m. with the business meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Okmulgee County Democrats Facebook page or cal...

Oklahoma Human Services is seeking public comments about the federally- funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through a public comment meeting to be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, A...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from December business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

The Okmulgee County Family YMCA is hosting a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway event previously hosted by the Salvation Army, according to Executive Director Katie McElhaney.It will be drive thru sty...

The Rowan Fund is offering free YMCA swim lessons for Okmulgee County foster families.Space is limited. Reserve your spot by July 25 and sign up at the Okmulgee YMCA. Be sure to say that you are a Row...

AG Drummond addresses major issuesOklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond visited Okmulgee County on a listening tour Monday to discuss issues facing the state. Drummond was in Henryetta Monday mor...

The 7 Hills Music Festival is planned for Aug. 5 from 4-10 p.m. featuring five musical guests. Nichols Park will be closed that day to allow setup of the venue beginning at 8 a.m. Gates will open at 3...

An accident involving two law enforcement vehicles was reported recently, at the intersection of Fifth and Main St. in Henryetta.A witness at the scene confirmed that both vehicles, an Oklahoma Highwa...

“The Wizard of Oz,” Okmulgee Community Theatre’s next production, is scheduled for July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee.The cast is learning and getting into characte...

It is less than a month away from the Okmulgee County Back-to-School Prayer Walk.The event will be held Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.Once again, the Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Broc...

VFW Post 539 offers use of medical equipment to communityA community service project is underway by VFW Post 539, as a way of paying back the community for its longtime support. Care for veterans is i...

Newspapers kick off drive to aid therapy dog programsThe Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times are excited to announce “Give a Dog a Bone,” a drive to collect food and treats for animals used in the...

On Monday, July 10, the kids met for the fourth time for the summer reading program. Kathy Crosby talked to them about Being a Good Friend. She told them the steps to being a good friend are: Encourag...

Sheriff Eddy Rice is pictured with new Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, who assumed the position July 1 following the retirement of Fred McGuire, who served in the position for over 18 years. Patchin is n...

Congratulations to the new Henryetta Lions Club President Nita Robertson, who is pictured above left with Past President Billie Been. Also installed were Shirley McCowan, Tail Twister (above center); ...

Roy Johnson, incoming Henryetta Rotary President, presents a plaque to Shannon Frair, outgoing Rotary President. A big thanks to Shannon for an outstanding year of Rotary.

Two area men were injured in a recent collision in northern Okmulgee County.The two-vehicle crash happened July 1 at 4:15 p.m. on Hwy. 75, just south of 231st Street, near Winchester.The Oklahoma High...

“And he [Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far off [from God’s Word] and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no ...

“The Bible is like a magnet and the people are attracted to it,” says Angel, 12. “We all have a choice to stay in the darkness or be saved and go to the light.”Wherever you find the Bible widely read ...