A family program in Okmulgee County will benefit from additional funding announced this week. Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) announced Wednesday the investment of $27 million of Temporary Assistance ...

Henryetta Daily Free-Lance – 1921 (George Riley Hall, Editor & Publisher) Dec. 2, 1921 ARRESTED AGAIN ON AN ALIAS WARRANT Everett Smith and Roberta Covey were arrested several weeks ago at the Yale ro...

A one-vehicle accident on Gun Club Road and Mission Lane in Okmulgee on Dec. 1 remains under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). According to an accident report by OHP Trooper Brad Giu...

Henryetta Public Library has several books by author David Macaulay available to check-out. They include: “Castle,” “Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the New World,” “Mamm...

Tulledega Hills Gospel Music Theater will host a Benefit Fundraiser for The Bread House on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at 3000 W. Main Street in Henryetta. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Featured guests w...

Everyone is reminded that Henryetta Feed the Vet program distribution will be held this Friday, Dec. 3 at New Life Assembly of God Church on New Lake Road. Volunteers are needed to put together and di...

Have you submitted your Henryettan of the Year nomination yet? Don’t worry, there’s still time! Henryetta Free-Lance will continue to accept nomina tions for 2021 Henryettan of the Year through the en...

PSO/AEP with the assistance of City of Henryetta crews installed holiday light decorations on power poles along Main Street last week. The festive lights are sure to make the street a little merrier a...

America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club Henryetta Chapter 46B will host a 5th annual Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Shoney’s in Henryetta from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Toy Drive will continue thro...

Wilson FFA’s annual Christmas Poinsettia Sale begins today-Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There are limited quantities of the following colors av...

Last Wednesday, Nov. 25 around 11 a.m., Henryetta Police Department, Henryetta Fire Department and Okmulgee County EMS responded to a wreck involving a motorcycle and a car at 5th and Main Street. Acc...

Pay raises OK’d; MAPS planning progresses The Oklahoma City Council approved pay raises for city employees and appointments to subcommittees that will help guide the 16 projects included in the MAPS 4...

A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday morning in Okmulgee County District Court for defendant Kobe Kevon Daniels, who has been charged in the July shooting death of Kobe Haynes. The Honorable Judge D...

Dec. 1 – Dec. 8 Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Baked Ham, Yams, Green Bean Casserole, Hot Roll, Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Milk Thursday, Dec. 2 – BBQ Chicken, Spinach Bake, Fresh Sliced Bread, Te...

Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners covered a brief agenda during their Monday session. The members did approve an amendment to the Clearwater Enterprises Gas Agreement (Contract #23077) as natural...

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 and Auxiliary members raised approximately $1,300 during their Flag Drive held on Saturday at Homeland and Walmart in Henryetta. Those helping with th...

Henryetta Lions Club recently announced they are seeking volunteers and community groups to help with Christmas holiday bell ringing. “This year we’re switching things up,” Lions members said. “We are...

In August, Steve Sanford, chair of the Nichols Park Restoration Committee (NPRC), was notified that NPRC along with Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 were together nominated and named a Finalist for the Ni...

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drivers need to pay more attention to deer crossing Oklahoma roads while the animals are listening to other instincts this time of year, Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University (O...

A Bridge Dedication Ceremony was held in honor of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Edward A. DeVore, Jr. on Friday afternoon at the Henryetta Civic Center. Family members in attendance, above, r...