Hey everyone! So, just like Mother’s Day, the month of June we celebrated our fathers and all they do for us and our family. Again, I’ve interviewed a few friends to talk about all that their dad has ...

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) expressed its gratitude to state voters for the passage of State Question 802, the proposal to expand Medicaid in the state. The question passed with just ...

Mike Strain, managing editor of the Tulsa World, is the new president of the Oklahoma Press Association. Strain was elected on June 18 at the annual business meeting held at the OPA office in Oklahoma...

Nova Lee, the great granddaughter of Vickie Lynn Miller-Likowski, would like to wish America a “Happy 4th of July.” COURTESY PHOTO FREE-LANCE

Henryetta Public Schools administration announced on June 30 that the Junior and Senior Prom that was scheduled for Friday, July 10 has been cancelled. Administrators said the decision was made based ...

A runoff election will be held for the seat of Okmulgee County Commissioner for District 2 (Democrat) as it was a close race during the June 30 Primary Election. Unofficial results reported by the Okl...

Most of Tuesday’s agenda for the Okmulgee County Commissioners dealt with closing out the fiscal year in preparation for the new one which begins today. One of the items up for renewal was the Propert...

No matter where in the state a call comes in from, rescue vehicles “Eagle 1” and “Eagle 2” will rush out to save a life. Because to the Iowa Nation, eagle lives are precious. Abraham Lincoln has been ...

Tulledega AF & AM Masonic Lodge’s annual Fish Fry Fundraiser is a little over a week away. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy fish ...

An overwhelming show of support and appreciation was shown to long-time Graham-Dustin Public Schools staff member Wanda Mankin during her retirement parade on Saturday at the Graham campus. Mankin is ...

Wilson FFA Chapter published their Virtual Awards Program on Facebook earlier this week. Awards were presented as follows: TOP MEAT SALES Fall 2019 Blue & Gold – Jessica Otto; Spring 2020 Blue & Gold ...

Henryetta Public Schools recently announced elementary school supply lists for the 2020-2021 school year. Supply lists are as follows: THREE-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM • One container baby wipes • One box washa...

Dewar Public School Superintendent Todd Been provided an update on summer activities and possible plans for the upcoming school year on Monday. “Please know that Dewar Public School will be ready to b...

Henryetta High School (HHS) cheerleaders were busy last week, preparing their fireworks stand for opening day on June 26. The fully-stocked stand offers a large selection of fireworks at great prices....

Unofficial results for Okmulgee County for the June 30 State Primary Election were just announced by the Oklahoma State Election Board. Results in county are as follows: -- CORPORATION COMMISSIONER To...

For the past six years, Oklahoma native Chas Lowe has been writing scripts with hopes that they will be made into television series or movies. Residing southwest of Henryetta, he is a retired pipeline...

Henryetta Education Foundation’s (HEF) Big Cedar Lodge Getaway Fundraiser drawing will be held on Monday, Sept. 7 during the Henryetta Labor Day celebration. Tickets are available at First National Ba...

(FAMILY FEATURES) Planning snacks you can enjoy with your children is a winning parenting strategy for spending more time together while creating tasty treats. Take it a step further with a recipe lik...

As CEO of Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, I understand the financial challenges of managing a rural hospital. Being ready for all types of emergencies 24/7 with trained medical professionals and necessa...

Henryetta’s Boots & Badges Blood Drive was held Thursday afternoon at The Briefcase on Main Street. Hosted by First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU), the drive helped during this time when blood do...