This past weekend several cowboys and cowgirls from across the country converged on the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie for IFR 52 including four athletes from Okmulgee County. Steer wrestlers Austin Mason an...

OSU Institute of Technology (OSUIT) has partnered with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive will be held on the OSUIT campus locat...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved an E911 Communications agreement with OSUIT at their Monday meeting. According to 911 Director Tim Craighton, the agreement will allow Okmulgee Coun...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party (OCDP) will meet Thursday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m., at the OSUIT Student Union Building. According to Chair Rae Ann Wilson, 2022 will be an educational, enlightening and e...

Due to the recent COVID-19 surge, area hospitals are experiencing an influx of patients with COVID-19 and other serious medical conditions. Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta encourages the public to avoid ...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 had an exciting meeting on Monday evening, with a flight demonstration and simulator session presented by Henryetta R/C Aviators. “Big eyes and happy faces filled the gym ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature in less than a month, bills are being drafted by legislative staffers for lawmakers’ consideration. Legislators f...

Henryetta Daily Free-Lance – 1922 (George Riley Hall, Editor & Publisher) Jan. 13, 1922 FORCED OUT OF MEXIA, TOUGHS HIT OIL TOWNS Advices received here today were to the effect that hundreds of the to...

AARP Oklahoma is accepting nominations for the 14th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors which celebrates 50 Native American elders who have positively impacted our country, state, commun...

Henryetta Public Library has the junior fiction book, “When You Reach Me,” by author Rebecca Stead available to check out. On Monday, Jan. 17, the library will be closed to celebrate Martin Luther Kin...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) discussed promoting the commercial land property available at the west end of Henryetta during their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 10. Trustee Bruce J...

According to administrators at Dewar Public Schools, classes will remain virtual throughout the rest of this week due to the rise in COVID-positive cases. Students will return to regular classes on Tu...

Henryetta Board of Education discussed the increased numbers of students and staff absent at Henryetta Public Schools (HPS) due to COVID, quarantine or other ailments during their regular meeting on J...

McIntosh Tumbling (MT) in Henryetta recently announced their Valentine’s Day fundraiser is under way. Chocolate-covered strawberries are being offered for $15 per dozen. Six strawberries will be cover...

Henryetta Church of Christ will host their monthly food bank on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Though sign-ups for the new year are due in January, it will be postponed until February, churc...

Joann Hott, Librarian at Henryetta Public Library, left, was presented with a yearly donation check from American Exchange Bank staff member Nita Robertson recently. COURTESY PHOTO | FREE-LANCE Corbet...

Whether you are optimistic or pessimistic about 2022, the news cycle won’t be letting up. After two years of political, cultural and financial strife - all while a seemingly never-ending global pandem...

According to the Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma will join the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in granting "under-the-hood" waivers to school bus drivers. On Jan. 3, the FMCS...

Townes Green, grandson of American Exchange Bank (AEB) employee Danyiel Green and Bobby Green, enjoyed the Kitty Club Party hosted by the bank last week. Townes, left had a great time visiting with AE...

Okmulgee County Republicans will host their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at the American Legion located at 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The business meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is for all re...