Wilson Public Schools announced there are several angels still available on their Christmas Angel Tree. This year it has been difficult to make the tree a success as the pandemic forced the schools to...

Morris Public Schools and Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will host a Mobile Blood Drive on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In order to help with social distancing, appointments are requested t...

Wilson Public Schools announced there are several angels still available on their Christmas Angel Tree. This year it has been difficult to make the tree a success as the pandemic forced the schools to...

A group of youth were among the volunteers at the Feed the Vet food distribution event in Henryetta on Dec. 4. America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), VFW Auxiliary and ma...

Several local businesses and members of the community have generously provided donations to the Henryetta Lions Club annual Christmas Basket Program. The Club hopes to raise $5,000 to go toward the pr...

America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club Henryetta Chapter 46B hosted their annual Christmas Toy Drive at Shoney’s in Henryetta over the weekend. Members of the organization volunteered to greet and talk t...

While this year has been filled with unique challenges and changes, Oklahoma Bar Association is keeping its tradition in celebrating the 45th annual Law Day by holding an art and writing contest for a...

University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) will celebrate the achievements of approximately 1,074 graduates during the Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony premiering at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. Two ...

A valuable piece of equipment, a John Deere 6x4 diesel utility vehicle, has been stolen from Okmulgee County Emergency Management. Equipped with emergency lights, the vehicle plays a valuable role in ...

Shoney’s Restaurant will join America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club Henryetta Chapter 46-B for a Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Chapter members are always quick to volunt...

Henryetta Lions Club has decided to hold a Virtual Bell Ringing instead of their traditional ringing in front of a local department store this year due to COVID. All donations raised go to support the...

Nominations are now being accepted for 2020 Henryettan of the Year at the Free-Lance office. Winner of this special award will be announced at the beginning of the new year. Since 1949, Henryetta Free...

Filing period for Declarations of Candidacy for county school board seats will begin Monday, Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. Official filing period will end on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. All of the following board ...

Many holiday decorations have been added to the Joy in Life Ministries property in preparation for their first annual Christmas Village community festival set for Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p....

The need for local foster families continues to grow in Okmulgee County, according to the latest numbers. Heather Huff, Child Welfare Specialist for Region IV Foster Care and Adoption Recruitment, sai...

Lots of holiday activities are planned for the upcoming week in Okmulgee County. The Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10 in downtown Okmulgee from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thi...

Harlan Ford has teamed up with Jandebeur Motorsports Park, Tavern 56 in Okmulgee, McIntosh Tumbling in Henryetta and The Ranch Bar & Grill in Beggs for the 5th Annual Toy Drive for local foster childr...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at the Shoney's Restaurant at 619 E. Main Street in Henryetta on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. Pamela Lyon w...

AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers for their free tax preparation assistance program for the upcoming tax season. Federal and state tax forms are completed for the low to moderate income population...

Scott Brians, program manager for Eastern Oklahoma Circuit Engineering District (CED) attended Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners to present annual Bridge Reports for the county. Th...