Luke McGowin recently received an ongoing scholarship check from American Exchange Bank (AEB) Henryetta branch President Terri Thompson (left). Luke is the 2020 recipient of the Donald Wells Academic ...

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration has been exte...

The Henryetta community came out with pride to help save lives during the Dec. 23 Blood Drive held at The Briefcase, according to Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) Drive Organizer Lucy Laird. OBI’s goal ...

During a special meeting, Henryetta City Council approved temporarily closing all playground equipment and group activities at all city parks until the COVID-19 pandemic is cleared for open use withou...

Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners was a poignant one for two outgoing officials. It was the final session for Robert Hardridge, District 2 Commissioner; and County Clerk B...

Fountain View Manor in Henryetta was the first nursing home in Okmulgee County to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccinations, according to facility owner Jennifer Munholland. All residents and staff of Fo...

Nothing beats sipping a hot, soothing beverage on a cold day. Teas, hot toddies, coffees, and mulled ciders certainly can fit the bill, but a mug of rich hot chocolate is a holiday season staple. Hot ...

Betty Hall (right) was the winner of a dozen fresh and homemade cinnamon rolls, courtesy of The Bread House. A drawing was held by Henryetta FreeLance during a Taco ‘Bout Christmas Indian Taco Fundrai...

A Tulsa man was injured in a one-vehicle accident five miles west of Beggs in Okmulgee County on Dec. 26 at 9:32 a.m. A 2009 Dodge Caliber driven by 23-year-old Devon Scott Young of Tulsa was eastboun...

Henryetta Lions Club announced they received a few more donations for their annual Christmas Basket Program. All of the following recently donated to this year’s successful program: • International Un...

Henryetta Church of Christ announced they will host a Food Bank on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Church officials said that sign-ups are required to receive a new food ...

Henryetta Free-Lance’s Taco ‘Bout Christmas Indian Taco Fundraiser raised $400 to benefit The Bread House Bread of Life Feeding Program on Dec. 23 Ẇe would like to thank everyone who supported the fun...

Early Christmas morning, a Henryetta family lost their home and all their belongings to a fire that raged over the course of several hours on the corner of 3rd and Division. Home owner Jim Mordecai an...

JANUARY Unwavering efforts of the Henryetta Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (HES PTO) have not gone unnoticed throughout the school year. PTO officers Leslie Jones, Felicia McGowin and K...

Taxpayers in Okmulgee County will be able to drop off tax payments in a newly-installed drop box starting on Monday, Dec. 28. The drop box is located in front of the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Okmulg...

A new pastor, Cordell Hines and his wife Erin, recently joined the congregation at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. The Hines are excited to be in Henryetta. “Everyone is so friendly and ...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently announced Chamber Officers, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for 2021. Officers for 2021 include: • President – David Dykes; • Vice President – Shawn Oker...

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Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) began taking applications for the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) winter heating on Dec. 22. Customers in need of assi...

Another count of Child Sexual Abuse has been filed against a county man already serving a prison sentence. Lester “Larry” Lay, 76, has been charged in CF-2020-292 for one count of Child Sexual Abuse. ...