With only a few days left on the 2023 calendar, the Henryetta Free-Lance looks back on some of the events and newsmakers that made the headlines.It can truly be said there is never a dull moment in Ok...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners voted to amend a resolution regarding the change in payroll periods during their meeting Tuesday morning.Instead of beginning in February, the twicea month p...

The Preston varsity basketball program closed out the first-half portion of its 2023-2024 regular-season schedule this past Monday in Eufaula.Both roundball contests were determined in the final secon...

Lady Eagles cruises in first-half finale; Eagles sputter late in double-digit setbackThe Morris varsity basketball program finished the first-half of its regular- season schedule for the 2023-2024 cam...

Beggs senior Red Martel signed a National Letter of Intent to play college football at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, on Wednesday afternoon. Martel was an integral part of the success ...

Christmas traditions change as we age. As we become teens, Santa becomes less of a focus. As we become adults, we start to merge our traditions with those of our significant other. As we have kids, tr...

It’s arrived. The holiday of holidays for many. The month-long season of excitement, fun and anticipation.But there is another perspective on the Christmas season, and it’s not one of joy and family. ...

If you want to make a big purchase, such as a new car or a piece of property, or you were faced with a large, unexpected expense, such as a major home or auto repair, would you have the funds readily ...

Recently, Oklahoma Living Magazine held a photography contest. The theme was “Look from Above.” I decided to enter a picture I took for my youngest son. I thought it would be perfect.It was an overhea...

Jerry Pinkney, American illustrator and writer of children’s books, was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Philadelphia. He was the middle child in a family of five.At the age of four, Jerry was a very good ar...

CF-2023-00188 12/13/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Boswell, Clayton Douglas Burglary, Second Degree CF-2023-00189 12/13/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Mosler, Noah Michael Possess Firearms During Probation CF...

12:01 a.m. - False Alarm 8:22 a.m. - Oil or Other Combustible Liquid Spill8:35 a.m. - Dispatched and Canceled En Route3:04 p.m. - Medical Assist ---12/12/20238:40 a.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning1...

3:05 a.m. - 600 Block S 5th - Assist Other Agency - Lighthorse Dispatch requested officer assistance advising the male that was gone on arrival had returned and possibly had a firearm. RP advised she ...

9:23 a.m. - 18500 Block Cedar Rd - Trespassing - RP advised he bought this property and the old owners came on the land trying to take stuff. RP was able to catch them before they left.10:49 a.m. - Mi...

The Morris Schools National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society groups completed their “Shoes for Kids” community service project by collecting over 60 pairs of new and like new shoes to b...

Dec. 31 is the deadline to be listed on the voter rolls as a registered Republican in order to participate in the Feb. 16, 2024, official precinct meetings and 2024 County Convention. Register at www....

In a specially called meeting Wednesday, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board of Trustees approved emergency administrative rules, permanent administrative rules and program applications f...

March 2, 1948 - December 9, 2023Charles Edward Wallace, 75, of Henryetta, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 75. He was born on March 2, 1948, in Okmulgee to Melvin and Minnie...

December 30, 1940 - December 14, 2023Marsha Ann (Cheek) Schultz went to her Heavenly Father on December 14, 2023. Marsha was born in Tulsa on December 30, 1940, to G.H. and Mary Cheek. The youngest of...

May 24, 1954 - December 18, 2023Stewart Max “Fox” Stanley died December 18,2023, at the age of 69. He was born on May 24,1954, in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, D...