Teacher shortages are worsening across the US for the majority of states, according to an exclusive survey by the Guardian. The Guardian contacted all US states’ departments and boards of education, a...

“I’d be okay if you’d get your shoe out of my mouth.” The mishap occurred just east of Lake Okmulgee. My dad’s Studebaker pickup lay on its side, her suspended tires slowly turning. The truck’s poor h...

Beggs Public Schools have been awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Grant for the third time. This 1.2 million grant is extremely competitive and will be available to the school f...

This was requested by a gentleman who is a food connoisseur like myself. So I am throwing myself whole-heartedly at this one. I hope he sees this column! Today, we will talk history and recipes and it...

Sept. 17 1:12 a.m. – Person in Distress 11:36 a.m. – EMS Call, Party Transported by Non-Fire Agency 11:54 a.m. – Authorized Controlled Burning 4:52 p.m. – Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew 6:14 p.m. – M...

Civil Cases Exceeding $10,000 Sept. 20 Brooks, Robert Lee vs. Cantrell, Donald Marc – Automobile Negligence Americredit Financial Services vs. Williams, Veyondtra R. – Replevin Americredit Financial S...

09/19/2018 1:41 a.m.-Motorist Assist-Hwy. 75 south of Banyan. Check a tire. 8:53 a.m.-Suspicious Person/Vehicle-Twin Hills Store. Deputy advised of male headed towards store from east. Advised he was ...

This Sunday, September 30, 2018, is the EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY The Readings for this Sunday are from: Deuteronomy 10:12–2, 1 Corinthians 1:(1–3) 4–9, and Matthew 22:34–46 In Life and Death, C...

October 5th, 1959 is the birth date of David Shannon, American writer and illustrator of children’s books. We have one (Board) book that he wrote: Oops! and several that he illustrated (B-2) Dizzy Izz...

The Free-Lance welcomes letters to the editor on any subject of public interest. We do not publish letters concerning commercial disputes or those containing personal attacks. Because of space limitat...

A water line replacement project will shut down a major street in Okmulgee next Saturday. On Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 7 a.m., 20th Sreet will be shutdown for a water line replacement. The street...

Pregnant and/or parenting youth and young adults ages 14-24 are invited to a full-day seminar and resource fair designed specifically for them. Pregnant and Parenting HLP will be held Friday, Oct. 12 ...

Green County Technology Center (GCTC) was host Monday night to this years’ Okmulgee County Farm Bureau meeting. Pictured is Representative Steve Kouplen who listens to constituents. Okmulgee County Fa...

The 4th annual Benefit Bike Ride for Desiree’ Turman will be held Oct. 13, beginning in downtown Okmulgee. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at 6th and Morton, in front of Tavern 56. The ride begins at 10...

Shining Stars Child Care, LLC will host an Open House and Enrollment as a part of their Grand Opening this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 102 E. Bollinger in Henryetta. Light refreshment...

Tanner retires from FFFCU board After 16 years as First Family Federal Credit Union’s (FFFCU) Board Member and Secretary/Treasurer, Lois Tanner recently retired. “The leadership Lois has provided on F...

The Muscogee Creek Nation is one of 19 Oklahoman American Indian communities awarded a grant by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Department of Justice for the sole purpose of improving public safety, se...

Brian Edwards recently joined the Dewar Police Department as police officer and School Resource Officer (SRO). Hired Aug. 1, Edwards’ first day on the job was Aug. 7. “I’ve always wanted to do this an...

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge of Okmulgee will host a special program, “Going Batty,” on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Morris Public Library at 321 S. Hughes. More informat...

Henryetta City Council approved closing Nichols Park on Friday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 7 for the Oklahoma Cross Country Racing Association (OCCRA) event at their Special Meeting on Sept. 26. Acco...