Eight Henryetta Cub Scouts participated in Pack 118’s annual Pinewood Derby on March 6 at Henryetta First Baptist Church. Scouts created custom small, wooden cars that were raced down a long, sloped t...

Green Country Technology Center’s is excited to welcome everyone to the Cosmetology Program Open House on Thursday, March 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for...

In just about any endeavor, you’ll benefit by showing resilience – and that’s certainly true when it comes to achieving your financial goals. You can demonstrate this resilience by answering these que...

An overwhelming show of volunteer support was evident at the recent Feed the Feed Food Distribution event in Henryetta on March 5. America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club, Henryetta Fire Department, Henry...

It was announced that multiple agencies have been working fires that took place over the weekend during the Monday meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners. In two separate incidents, Okmulgee Cou...

During the Henryetta Board of Education regular monthly meeting on Monday, a retirement letter was accepted from Henryetta Middle School Principal Brad Wion. His official last day as principal will be...

Henryetta First Baptist Church (FBC) has started a bus route for 6th through 12th grade students who want to attend the weekly youth services. Youth services are held every Sunday evening from 5 p.m. ...

Henryetta R/C Aviators recently announced they will host an R/C Swap Meet on Saturday, April 17 at Aviator Field located at 400 Hwy. 75. The event will be held from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be 2...

Tricia Bear of Henryetta was the recipient of the Newman Civic Fellowship representing Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee. Currently, she is a student in the Culinar...

For outstanding dedication and service to the Henryetta community, Henryetta Free-Lance presented Nancy Wadley (left) with the 2020 Henryettan of the Year award on Saturday. The award was given to Wad...

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is making an additional $35 million available this year in the Value-Added Producer Grant Program to support agricultural producers aff...

Okmulgee County residents affected by the recent cold weather can get assistance for property damage, according to Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton. Sixteen counties in the state, including...

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) has paid out more than $4.4 billion since March 2020, which is nearly $1.5 billion more than the previous 10 years combined. OESC also reports a decline ...

The 2021 spring baseball season got underway for two Okmulgee County schools here Monday evening. The host Dewar Dragons welcomed the Morris Eagles to Wylie Ryal Park for a 7-inning showdown between c...

Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, passed a bill to prohibit ‘spoofing,’ which is often used by telemarketers and scammers to disguise a phone call’s origin, through the Oklahoma House of Representative...

A bill that would require long-term care facilities to allow visitation to family members of residents passed the House last night 73-19. House Bill 1677, authored by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, st...

Democrats all across the state will be gathering in their respective counties on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. to begin the biennial process of electing officers for the County, Congressional District,...

Town of Dewar will host an annual Town-Wide Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 10. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This service is available for Dewar residents who pay for garbage service....

Okmulgee County Republicans will host their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 10 in Okmulgee. Featured guest speakers will be candidates for the Republican state pa...

Earlier this week, Henryetta High School’s Academic Team took 2nd place at the Academic Elite Conference. Team members, from left, include Neecie Gillin, Leia Howton, Tamra Smith and Tyler Sisson.