American Exchange Bank (AEB) President Terri Thompson announced her retirement as of September. AEB's Board of Directors recently announced Keith Hare has been chosen as new president. “I’m thankful f...

Students in Mrs. Lee’s Kindergarten class at Henryetta Elementary were excited to share their versions of ‘How to Cook a Turkey.’ Pictured, front, from left: Sydney Roberts, Luna Clason and Hayzel How...

The Preston varsity basketball team kicked off the home portion of its 2021-2022 schedule this past Friday evening. The first opponent to come to the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston was the Oklah...

The Wilson varsity basketball program kicked off its 2021-2022 campaign with a pair of home games last week. The Tigers and Lady Tigers began their season last Thursday against their county rivals, th...

The Dewar Dragons continued their winning ways last Friday with a 58-8 thrashing of the Garber Wolverines. The Dragons’ current winning streak was extended to 27 games following their second-round mer...

The Beggs Golden Demons continued their journey through the Class 2A playoffs last Friday night with a 44-24 victory over the Vian Wolverines at the St. John Football Stadium in Vian. Senior tailback ...

According to a newly released AARP Fraud Watch Network survey, many Oklahomans may be opening themselves up to fraud risks as they shop this holiday season. Popular holiday scams include online shoppi...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov. 24 – THANKSGIVING BREAK Thursday, Nov. 25 – THANKSGIVING BREAK Friday, Nov. 26 – THANKSGIVING BREAK Monday, Nov. 29 – Waffles, Sausage, Assorted Fruit, J...

Nov. 25 County Thanksgiving Dinner An Okmulgee County Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Sister Love Community Outreach, will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Okmul...

Nov. 24 – Dec. 1 Wednesday, Nov. 24 – Goulash, Italian Blend Vegetables, Spiced Peaches, Bread Stick, Chocolate Fluff and Milk Thursday, Nov. 25 – Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Gl...

First Sunday of Advent (Jer. 33:14-16/1Thes. 3:12…/Lk. 21:25-28) This weekend the Church invites us to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent to begin another Church year, year C, which means that we ha...

Folks, sometimes I am somewhat tired at the end of the day. I have recently identified it as “old age.” I am way too spent to do those evening exercises! I promise, tomorrow I’ll double up on my walki...

Hillcrest Hospital of Henryetta will host a Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the conference room of the hospital. The hospital has partnered with American Red Cross to make t...

Henryetta City Council approved a motion allowing the Nichols Park Restoration Committee (NPRC) to secure and dry in the Caretaker’s House during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Council memb...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 hosted their Fall Indian Taco Fundraiser on Tuesday at the Henryetta Free-Lance office with a great show of support from the community Ȧpproximately $1,400 was raised in o...

Dan Artussee was sworn in as District 3 commissioner, after winning last week’s special election. Artussee replaces James Connors who retired in June. Connors was in attendance to support his former e...

Henryetta Lions Club will accept applications for the 2021 Christmas Basket Program starting today, Friday, Nov. 19 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Briefcase in Henryetta. Applications will also be taken...

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 will host a Flag Drive on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Homeland and Walmart to raise money to purchase new flags due to wear and tear of current flags. The dr...

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma (MCFOK) has gifted the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation $800,000 to bolster support for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project work within th...

Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) approved funding the remaining balance of $225,127.36 for the water line replacement project for QuikTrip and the main water supply line to Henryetta during their r...