The Wilson Lady Tigers were named District Champions. This week, the regional tournament will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 3-4, hosted by the Whitesboro Lady Bulldogs. Wilson will face Smithville...

The Dewar Lady Dragons advanced to regionals after convincing wins over Liberty. The Lady Dragons will host regionals Thursday and will face Quinton at 12 noon.

As the 2024 fast-pitch softball season approaches its high-stakes climax, Okmulgee County high school teams are preparing for critical regional tournaments, with aspirations of advancing to the state ...

In a story of resilience and opportunity, Anthony Thomas, who had been living in various shelters including the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS), has found a new lease on life after accepting a...

Schulter and Henryetta students gathered Wednesday for a See You at the Pole event, a national prayer meeting in which students and faculty all over America meet at their school flag pole to pray and ...

At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Board of Trustees awarded its first-ever HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOMEARP) grants.These grants aim to provide hou...

The Town of Dewar will hold a Town-Wide Yard Sale the weekend of Oct. 4-6.No permits are required to participate in this event.

American Exchange Bank is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Fall Festival and BBQ Competition at Nichols Park on Saturday, Oct. 5. This year’s event promises a smokin’ good time with the Kansa...

Henryetta New Life Assembly of God will hold an Outside Movie Night tomorrow, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.“Facing the Giants,” an American Christian drama sports movie, will be the night’s feature film.The eve...

Do you like puzzles? Be sure to check out the Activity Book in today’s issues of the Henryetta Free-Lance for puzzles, activites, games and more!

The Okmulgee Community Garden is offering mulch free to the public on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have front end loaders to load your trailer, pickup, cart or other container....

The Okmulgee Committee for the Tulsa Area United Way is excited to announce they will be holding a community kickoff and campaign packet delivery event today, according to local representative Andy Go...

St. Michael’s Catholic Church will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission is $12 for adults and $3 for children under six.The meal will include spaghetti, sauce, a m...

Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week honored Preston High School sophomore baseball player Pepper Gallup. Making the presentation is Missy Nash of Luv Ford.

As mosquito surveillance pools across the state continue to show positive West Nile Virus (WNV) activity, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is urging residents to take preventive measures...

When the wind comes sweeping down the plains in Oklahoma, it’s not unusual for it to take out a tree or carport, or send a trampoline flying into the neighbor’s vehicle. When homeowners experience dam...

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Sale will be held Monday, Oct. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds.According to County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch, they will only be auctioning prop...

09/16/202412:39 p.m. - RP reported being involved in a motorcycle accident and stated he had a head injury and pelvic fracture.12:49 p.m. - Vandalism - 9500 Block W. Main - RP reported someone broke i...

3:00 a.m. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew9:23 a.m. - Person in Distress10:00 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Accident w/Injuries11:53 a.m. - Lock Out12:20 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning2:23 p.m. - Lock O...

CF-2024-00139 09/19/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Waring, Ronald Lee Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2024-00141 09/20/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Crites, Cheyenne Enabling Child Abuse CF-2024-00142 09/20/2024 Sta...