Want a fun, family night with a movie?Next Friday, the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host a movie night at the Territorial Park, located on S.4th Street.The first movie to be shown is the family ...

VFW Post 539 offers use of medical equipment to communityA community service project is underway by VFW Post 539, as a way of paying back the community for its longtime support. Care for veterans is i...

First Family FCU, 3 Bears have keys availableThe Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt is officially underway and some lucky resident could be the winner of a bounty of prizes from area merchants, and $500 in ...

Newspapers kick off drive to aid therapy dog programsThe Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times are excited to announce “Give a Dog a Bone,” a drive to collect food and treats for animals used in the...

On Monday, July 10, the kids met for the fourth time for the summer reading program. Kathy Crosby talked to them about Being a Good Friend. She told them the steps to being a good friend are: Encourag...

Sheriff Eddy Rice is pictured with new Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, who assumed the position July 1 following the retirement of Fred McGuire, who served in the position for over 18 years. Patchin is n...

Eagles see promising 2022 season falter with 3-7 finishThe Morris Eagle varsity football team saw their dreams of a winning season fall by the wayside in 2022.The Eagles, seeking their first winning s...

Congratulations to the new Henryetta Lions Club President Nita Robertson, who is pictured above left with Past President Billie Been. Also installed were Shirley McCowan, Tail Twister (above center); ...

Roy Johnson, incoming Henryetta Rotary President, presents a plaque to Shannon Frair, outgoing Rotary President. A big thanks to Shannon for an outstanding year of Rotary.

Two area men were injured in a recent collision in northern Okmulgee County.The two-vehicle crash happened July 1 at 4:15 p.m. on Hwy. 75, just south of 231st Street, near Winchester.The Oklahoma High...

“And he [Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far off [from God’s Word] and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no ...

“The Bible is like a magnet and the people are attracted to it,” says Angel, 12. “We all have a choice to stay in the darkness or be saved and go to the light.”Wherever you find the Bible widely read ...

Overlay projects were underway throughout Henryetta. The projects were approved in the June City Council Meeting.A Lifeway Church group adopted a corner on Main Street, which meant the group would mai...

The ‘big family reunion’ runs July 12-16Oklahoma City photographer M. Tim Blake is packing bedding, camera gear and a guitar in his two-man camper trailer for the annual pilgrimage he and hundreds of ...

Last week, I discussed those interim studies filed by state House of Representatives members for consideration over the summer and fall months. This week, I want to highlight some of those filed by st...

Henryetta Calvary Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School July 26-28 from 6:30-8 p.m. featuring activities, games, singing, food and lessons from God’s Word for ages 4 and up. Do you need a...

As Medicaid unwinding continues, Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and its Foundation are helping Henryetta residents access critical oral healthcare resources, regardless of their insurance coverage st...

This week, Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced.Rus...

Fastpitch softball districts get realignment for next two seasonsThe 2023 fastpitch softball season is scheduled to get underway on Monday, August 7.For the next two seasons, beginning with the 2023 c...

Pirates set to open 2023 season Aug. 7 against LeFloreThe Preston Pirate varsity baseball team will kick off their 2023 fall season on Monday, August 7 at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston.The ...