Dewar Fire Department firefighters, pictured above, from left, Bub Connors, Dionn Brownfield, Cale Varner, Matt Collins, George Powell, Riley Mooney, Kameron Wadley, Jett Jenkins, C.J. Woodall and Phi...

Dee Ann Russell mopped sticky floors, stocked shelves and took customers’ money for soda, beer and cigarettes at 7-Eleven for nine years, eventually earning $16.05 an hour. In March 2020, she decided ...

Oct. 4 1:30 a.m. – Other Miscellaneous – 1000 block of W. Main – RP advised that a male who lives in an apartment needs officer to his residence because another male is outside trying to get into his ...

Oct. 4 7:54 p.m. – Unauthorized Burning 5:16 p.m. – 5:16 p.m. – Dispatched and Canceled Enroute Oct. 5 9:00 a.m. – Unauthorized Burning 1:30 p.m. – Assist Police or other Governmental Agency 4:15 p.m....

Oct. 5 3:20 p.m. – Reckless Driver – Hwy. 75 SB from Hectorville – White semi with red trailer, possibly car hauler. Advised County and OHP. 3:28 p.m. – Suspicious Person/Vehicle – NB on Skyline from ...

National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 18 through Oct. 22, is the perfect time to talk to your child about school bus safety. Tell your child that when getting on and off the bus to always watch for on...

Henryetta Free-Lance is now accepting nominations for 2021 Henryettan of the Year. Since 1949, Henryetta Free-Lance has sponsored this annual event. Each year, an exceptional citizen is awarded the un...

Eleanor Coble, the nine-year-old daughter of Austin and Ashley Coble of Henryetta, helped Joy In Life Ministries prepare for their upcoming Fall Festival by painting a special welcome sign. This talen...

Okmulgee County was spared major damage after a storm moved through the area Sunday evening. Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton gave an update during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissi...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) received an update on City of Henryetta projects during their regular meeting on Tuesday morning. Ron Casey, Henryetta Public Works Director, presented ...

Henryetta Free-Lance will publish a special Veteran’s Day feature, dedicated to our veterans in the community on Wednesday, Nov. 10. We would like to honor and give thanks to all the men and women who...

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the collision of two semi trucks at Hwy. 75 and Main Street caused quite a stir, backing up traffic for a good distance. Those who were in the Those who were i...

As a part of Fire Prevention Week last week, Henryetta Fire Department visited Henryetta Early Childhood Center students. They showed students how the fire hoses work and activated emergency lights an...

Henryetta Knight Court will present a showing of the Disney Pictures movie, “Hocus Pocus,” on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Henryetta First Baptist Church, Joy In Life Ministries and Dewar First Baptist Church are partnering to provide 200 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the community. Donations are being accepte...

Henryetta Board of Education approved a $1.00 per hour pay raise for five secretaries for the 2021-2022 school year during their regular meeting on Monday evening. Mary Craft, Joyce Henderson, Dana Da...

Henryetta’s Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held on Friday, Oct. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating businesses. Also on Oct. 29, Henryetta First United Methodist Church will host a Hal...

Anyone with diabetes can develop diabetic eye disease, though some groups are more affected than others. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, African Amer...

In the current environment of race sensitivity, I think it is necessary to ask certain questions. I think the best way to move forward as a nation is to have a dialoged. With Halloween approaching I a...

ADA – In the wake of economic hardships caused by the pandemic, East Central University will award more than $4.3 million in federal grants to its students over the next two months. The American Rescu...