Oct. 5 3:20 p.m. – Reckless Driver – Hwy. 75 SB from Hectorville – White semi with red trailer, possibly car hauler. Advised County and OHP. 3:28 p.m. – Suspicious Person/Vehicle – NB on Skyline from ...

National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 18 through Oct. 22, is the perfect time to talk to your child about school bus safety. Tell your child that when getting on and off the bus to always watch for on...

Henryetta Free-Lance is now accepting nominations for 2021 Henryettan of the Year. Since 1949, Henryetta Free-Lance has sponsored this annual event. Each year, an exceptional citizen is awarded the un...

Eleanor Coble, the nine-year-old daughter of Austin and Ashley Coble of Henryetta, helped Joy In Life Ministries prepare for their upcoming Fall Festival by painting a special welcome sign. This talen...

Okmulgee County was spared major damage after a storm moved through the area Sunday evening. Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton gave an update during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissi...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) received an update on City of Henryetta projects during their regular meeting on Tuesday morning. Ron Casey, Henryetta Public Works Director, presented ...

Henryetta Free-Lance will publish a special Veteran’s Day feature, dedicated to our veterans in the community on Wednesday, Nov. 10. We would like to honor and give thanks to all the men and women who...

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the collision of two semi trucks at Hwy. 75 and Main Street caused quite a stir, backing up traffic for a good distance. Those who were in the Those who were i...

The Dewar Dragons opened district play last Friday night on the road, traveling to Porum to battle the Porum Panthers. The defending Class B state champion Dragons dominated the District B-5 opener, r...

Okmulgee County was well represented last Saturday at the annual Henryetta Invitational cross country meet. A total of 659 runners from 38 different Oklahoma schools competed at the annual event, whic...

All six Okmulgee County varsity football teams continued their journey through the regular season this week with special Thursday night contests. The Week 7 schedule for Okmulgee County teams featured...

The health impacts of sugar-filled Halloween treats don’t need to cause a scare. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), recommends physical activity and practic...

Henryetta Public Library has “The Green Monster in Left Field,” “The Shortstop Who Knew Too Much” and “Honus and Me,” by author Dan Gutman, available to check out. The library recognizes Oct. 15 as Na...

Betty Crocker turns 100 on October 21st!! How crazy is that? How many of us have at least one dog-eared and stained Betty Crocker Cookbook? The red and white checkered cover is iconic and classic alon...

Generally speaking, investing is a long-term process. You invest in your IRA and 401(k) to reach a long-term goal – retirement. You may invest in a 529 education savings plan for many years to reach a...

This Sunday, Oct. 17 is the Twentieth Sunday After Trinity. Readings will be from Isaiah 55:1– 9, Ephesians 5:15–21 and Matthew 22:1–14. Jesus Invites Us to His Wedding Feast to Receive Abundant Right...

As a part of Fire Prevention Week last week, Henryetta Fire Department visited Henryetta Early Childhood Center students. They showed students how the fire hoses work and activated emergency lights an...

Henryetta Knight Court will present a showing of the Disney Pictures movie, “Hocus Pocus,” on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Henryetta First Baptist Church, Joy In Life Ministries and Dewar First Baptist Church are partnering to provide 200 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the community. Donations are being accepte...

Henryetta Board of Education approved a $1.00 per hour pay raise for five secretaries for the 2021-2022 school year during their regular meeting on Monday evening. Mary Craft, Joyce Henderson, Dana Da...