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Infrastructure projects, road agreement approved
May 2, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday to address a range of administrative, infrastructure and emergency management matters.Chairman Michael Wallace and Vice-Chairman Steve Ward were p...
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HPS board to hold special meeting
May 2, 2025
A special meeting of the Henryetta Public School Board is set for Monday, May 5, at 8 a.m. at the Board of Education Office, 1600 W. Gentry.On the agenda are personnel matters, including:• Discussion ...
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Honoring a Hero
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Honoring a Hero
May 2, 2025
As proud families filled the gymnasium to celebrate the 8th-grade graduation ceremony at Schulter Public Schools, few could have anticipated the emotional moment that would come near the end of the ev...
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Flooding crisis strikes county
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Flooding crisis strikes county
May 2, 2025
Torrential rains have drenched Okmulgee County over the past two weeks, pushing rivers to flood stage and shutting down major roadways across the region. Emergency Management officials and school dist...
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8 myths about tornadoes
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8 myths about tornadoes
May 2, 2025
More than a thousand tornadoes form in any given year across North America. The strong winds and powerful rains of tornadoes can decimate affected areas in a matter of minutes, reducing buildings to r...
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Funeral Preplanning Tips
May 2, 2025
Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...
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Pet costume contest set May 4
May 2, 2025
This Sunday, May 4, from 5-7 p.m., Jim Newport Memorial Park (Pocket Park) in downtown Okmulgee will transform into a galaxy of giggles and wagging tails for a pet-centric Star Warsthemed extravaganza...
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A Life of Servant-Hearted Purpose
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A Life of Servant-Hearted Purpose
May 2, 2025
When Barry and Nancy Norwood married as teenagers, he was 20 and she was 19, they had no idea just how much ground they’d cover together. Now, nearly 56 years later, they’ve poured a lifetime into pas...
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Henryetta Schools Not Available — Dewar Schools
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Henryetta Schools Not Available — Dewar Schools
May 2, 2025
Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Mac & Cheese, Little Smokies, Green Beans Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Biscuit Wednesday: Breakfast: Pancakes w/Sy...
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Major Shakeup at Beggs City Hall
May 2, 2025
A wave of sudden leadership changes has sent ripples through the City of Beggs after a special City Council meeting Monday evening, April 28, called by newly elected Mayor Roger Merrill, led to the te...
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The Roles and Requirements of ICU Nurses
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The Roles and Requirements of ICU Nurses
May 2, 2025
Few people want to imagine being in an intensive care unit. Patients in an ICU are acutely unwell and require critical medical care, much of which is administered by talented medical professionals kno...
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Hearts in Motion
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Hearts in Motion
May 2, 2025
At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not just about the care - it’s about community. Every laugh shared over bingo, every flower planted in the garden, every hand held during a quiet conversation is p...
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Green Country students excel in leadership, career readiness
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Green Country students excel in leadership, career readiness
May 2, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) continues to experience strong growth in both student enrollment and success across its wide range of career training programs. As part of their educational jour...
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Supreme Court has classroom culture wars on top of mind in oral arguments
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Supreme Court has classroom culture wars on top of mind in oral arguments
May 2, 2025
Classroom culture wars permeated oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case that could change the boundary between church and state.The court heard arguments for Oklahoma Statewide Cha...
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Youth invited to participate in ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ contest
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Youth invited to participate in ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ contest
May 2, 2025
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of “Oklahoma Gardening,” middle and high school youth from across the state are invited to participate in a fun and friendly gardening contest.“Okl...
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DDS wait time reduced
May 2, 2025
Oklahoma has made a dramatic reduction in the wait time for Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) - from 13 years in 2022 to just one year in 2025.The shortened wait follows legislative investment...
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SCOTUS split evident in St. Isidore case arguments
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SCOTUS split evident in St. Isidore case arguments
May 2, 2025
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in connection with the creation of the nation’s first religious charter school - Oklahoma’s St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.Chie...
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Okmulgee resident sentenced to over 20 years for Voluntary Manslaughter
May 2, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 45, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 126 months in prison for one count of Volunt...
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Lauria and Ashley’s Law moves closer to final passage
May 2, 2025
Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, today welcomed Senate passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% ...
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Tips to make gardening easier for those with mobility challenges
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Tips to make gardening easier for those with mobility challenges
May 2, 2025
Gardening has long been a popular hobby, but with all the bending, reaching and stretching, it can sometimes feel more like an aerobic workout. Some older gardeners or those with mobility issues may f...
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City Council confronts nuisance properties
March 20, 2026
Frustration over neglected properties, late-night disturbances and declining neighborhood conditions took center stage Tuesday night as the Henryetta City Council confronted some of the city’s most pe...
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Federal changes ripple down to county programs
March 20, 2026
In rural Oklahoma, for small towns like Okmulgee, a housing program isn’t just about building homes.It’s about keeping families in place, keeping jobs local and keeping communities intact.When one of ...
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Wright honored as Veteran of the Week
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Wright honored as Veteran of the Week
March 20, 2026
Maj. Gen. Tony L. Wright was recognized as the Veteran of the Week on Monday by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Wright is a constituent of House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fet...
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Focus Magazine Available
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Focus Magazine Available
March 20, 2026
The Henryetta Free-Lance is proud to announce its annual Focus Magazine is now available. This year’s magazine, released in last Friday’s edition, highlights several of the many bright people and orga...
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Filing period begins April 1
March 20, 2026
Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, when the candidate filing period opens.Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of State Election Board, while c...
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