The Fund for Teachers is extending its deadline for teachers to apply for self-designed professional development grants until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. Teachers can apply online at www.fundforteach...

According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), all U.S. households are now eligible to receive four free at-home COVID-19 tests kits. Test kits can be ordered online at: www.covidtests.g...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners is looking into bringing hot water to all restroom facilities within the courthouse. It has been a number of years since the restrooms had hot water, accordi...

Henryetta City Council approved a resolution to apply for a 2022 CDBG/REAP grant during their regular meeting on Jan. 28. Prior to the council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the issue. “...

David and Teresa Cooper, owners of Tulledega Hills Gospel Music Theater in Henryetta received a Certificate of New Membership from the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 18. Chamber Executive Direc...

Once again, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta’s Emergency Room doctors and nurses are asking community members to avoid visiting the ER if you are asymptomatic. As of Wednesday, Hillcrest Hospital Henryett...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hosted their monthly meeting with incoming 2022 President Shawn Okerson leading the agenda. Okerson was presented with a gavel, which will be passed onto future president...

Henryetta Daily Free-Lance – 1922 (George Riley Hall, Editor & Publisher) Jan. 22, 1922 AYERS BADLY CUT AT THE VICTORIA Thursday there was a “choc” party at an old man’s “batch” quarters, near the Vic...

When Neil Crittenden heard that an extreme winter storm was about to hit Oklahoma last winter, he did what officials advised him to do and kept his heat on and water running so that his pipes wouldn’t...

Henryetta Public Library has two books by author Tedd Arnold available to check out. They include “Five Ugly Monsters” and “Fly Guy Presents Weird Animals.” Author Biography: Tedd Arnold, author of ch...

Okmulgee County Election Board (OCEB) recently announced regular scheduled meeting dates for 2022. All meetings are held at the Okmulgee County Election Board Office at 314 W. 7th Street in Room 102 i...

Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes recently announced the deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is quickly approaching. Applications must be received by the county election ...

A benefit fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22, with the exception of an online auction, at Tulledega Hills Gospel Music Center at 3000 W. Main Street in Henryetta for Bryan Dodson, owner of D...

Though the Jan. 2022 jury term at the Okmulgee County Courthouse had to be cancelled due to pandemic-related issues, that does not mean the wheels of justice have stopped turning. A total of nine crim...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) has again joined with AARP to provide free tax preparations services at The Briefcase in Henryetta. This year, assistance will be provided to only those who m...

Tammy Story took the pictures above and at left on Saturday when Henryetta received a light dusting of snowfall. She was out feeding and taking care of livestock in the Henryetta area when flurries be...

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

Oklahoma CareerTech is again accepting proposals from schools and technology centers serving rural populations for grant money to recruit students into STEM programs. Oklahoma is one of five states th...

Jan. 18, 1922 NO BUILDINGS GO UP WITHOUT CITY'S PERMIT The city now has a building ordinance, passed at an adjourned meeting of the city council last night and which will be in force and effect after ...

Peanut, our chihuahua, must always visit the backyard first thing in the morning, especially since his bladder surgery. So, when an apple landed next to him in the grass the other morning, he sniffed ...