Are you anticipating an inheritance someday? If so, you may want to discuss it with your parents or other family members who may be leaving you the assets - because early, open communication will bene...

Ever been looked squarely in the eyes and bluntly told you are a bitter, angry person? Probably not. After all, who in their right mind wants to be within twelve feet of a bear and throw heavy stones ...

Dean Koontz, American author, celebrates July 9, 1945, as his birth date in Everett, Penn. Dean had an abusive childhood because of his father.After graduation from Shippensburg State College (now Uni...

I don’t think anyone will disagree with me that it’s just hot right now! July has kicked off and we have already had some 100° days and high humidity just makes it worse. I don’t do well with the heat...

Governor Kevin Stitt has called for a Special Filing Period and Special Election to fill the Senate District 8 position.Senator Roger Thompson recently announced his resignation, effective Nov. 1, fro...

The Henryetta Public Library/Children’s Department had their next to last meeting for the summer reading program on Monday. Child’s Librarian Kathy Crosby talked to the kids about astronomy and how be...

The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance office, located at 320 W. 6th Street, will be closed this Thursday, along with all city, county, state and federal offices and related agencies. The newspap...

The Okmulgee Board of County Commissioners are glad to announce the receipt of a $300,000 grant from the Oklahoma State Office of the Attorney General’s Opioid Abatement Board to address the opioid cr...

Get ready for the oohs and aahs, as several fireworks displays will celebrate America’s Independence Day, not just tomorrow, but through the weekend.Tomorrow, the City of Okmulgee will hold its annual...

June 30, 2024Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Roland Ellis.

June 30, 2024Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Roland Ellis.

February 22, 1923 - June 28, 2024Hattie Lee Mann, age 101, retired accountant and longtime resident of Okmulgee, slipped the bonds of this earthly realm unto eternity in her home surrounded by family....

Veria Louise Brown, an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. Veria was born on September 12, 1929, to Harrison ...

August 23, 1957 - June 21, 2024Annie Joyce Drew, age 66, homemaker and resident of Okmulgee, slipped the bonds of this earthly realm unto eternity on June 21, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.A ...

February 4, 1950 - June 25, 2024Joyce Marie Boyster, 74, of Henryetta, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Henryetta. She was born on February 4, 1950, in Henryetta to Garvin W. and Bonnie L. (Bele...

July 19, 1950 - June 30, 2024Paula Jo Denny, born July 19, 1950, in Waterville, Maine and passed June 30, 2024, in Tulsa. Paula, cherished mother and grandma, passed away peacefully surrounded by her ...

David Eugene Fetgatter, longtime Okmulgee resident and business owner, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 83 years of age. He was born August 9, 1940, in Central City, Ill. to the late Donald an...

November 20, 1951 - June 29, 2024Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Larry Coleman.

Heights Christian Center. All proceeds went toward the church ministry.Cowboys for Cancer donated $2,500 to Henryetta resident Jack Moore to aid in his battle with cancer.---The Cine showed “Big Daddy...

Residents and family should be aware that dehydration can be serious and possibly be life-threatening and may require hospitalization. Dehydration is when your body does not have enough water to funct...