Katherine Applegate, American writer of more than 150 young adult and children fiction books, was born Oct. 9, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She grew up with three younger siblings and lots of pets, th...

Tom lived in Smallsville. Everybody knew each other, and they all knew each other’s routines and habits. Tom had grown up in that town, and all the citizens of Smallsville knew of Tom’s rough and reck...

It is carnival and fair time! Unfortunately, covid has cancelled a lot of these celebrations this year. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fair foods though! I have put together a series of...

In a year of fighting a global pandemic, historic protests for racial equality, and the rapidly approaching presidential election, America needs journalists to bring them critical reporting. The event...

First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole Streets - Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org The First United Methodist Church invites you to join us this coming Sunday morning. Traditional worship service be...

This Sunday (October 11th) is the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Readings will be from Deuteronomy 10:12–21, 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 and Matthew 22:34–46 In Life and Death, Christ Fulfills the Law of Go...

Now that fall has fallen, Oklahoma gardeners can turn to Oklahoma State University Extension for helpful tips on how to prepare for the end of the year. OSU Extension’s fall gardening fact sheet inclu...

There is one week set aside each year to salute newspapers for the important role they have played in our nation, a role that goes back to the beginning of these United States. This year, however, wai...

An audit of Epic Charter Schools released Thursday calls into question how the virtual school accounts for millions of taxpayer dollars meant for educating students. “From this thorough and exhaustive...

A Beggs woman was killed in a one-vehicle collision on Sunday at 5:25 a.m. on Conifer (Wilson) Road and 210 Road, five miles north and two miles west of Henryetta. In the collision record, OHP Trooper...

A fatality collision that occurred on Oct. 2 at 4:35 p.m. on Hwy. 75 northbound at 231st FROM PAGE 1A Street, 10 miles north of Beggs in Okmulgee County remains under investigation, Oklahoma Highway P...

Ruby Ward is holding pictures of her husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law that will appear in the Free-Lance Veterans Day Tribute on Nov. 11. If you would like to submit photos and information ab...

Okmulgee County Commissioners handled a short agenda during their ses sion Monday morning. During the meeting, the board approved Bid #6 to sell a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. Last week, two bids for t...

Henryetta Public Schools announced the All Activities Homecoming Court for 2020 earlier this week. Homecoming is planned to be held on Friday, Oct. 23 at Cameron Field. Members of the court include: •...

Henryetta Community Blood Drive will be held today–Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Briefcase at First Family Federal Donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies in order to help id...

One of the many yards that stand out this Autumn in Cummings. The home is surrounded by an array of wreaths, Spurlock family takes pride in decorating their yard to Henryetta is the home of Jimmy Spur...

Twenty-eight seconds. That was the time it took the Dewar Dragons to cross the goal line for the first of their eight touchdowns last Friday against the visiting Watts Engineers. Seniors Joey Fowler a...

Homecoming Queen Shelby Caldwell (back right) with escort Jess Pendergrass (back left) with Hazel Tenison (front right) and Easton Tenison (front left) Jimmy Roe and Ginger Fox Kendal Daniels and Myla...

Beggs 60 - Okmulgee 0 Dewar 57 - Watts 0 Haskell 20 - Morris 14 Metro 45 - Henryetta 0 Metro 45 - Henryetta 0 Oaks Mission 60 - Wilson Oaks Mission 60 - Wilson 14

After a long road in regionals, the Lady Knights secured their spot in the state tournament with two back-to-back wins over Adair. The Lady Knights’ regional tournament had its ups and downs, but they...