Parent Teacher Conferences for Henryetta Elementary School, Early Childhood Center and Kindergarten will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and Thursday, Feb. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each night. Confere...

Plans for the first Henryetta Balloon Festival (HBF) were announced earlier this month by organizer and Henryetta R/C Aviators President Wes Arnett. HBF Committee members met at the Free- Lance office...

Henryetta Police Department arrested two men after they were found breaking into a home. According to a court affidavit on Jan. 24, officers were dispatched to a house in the 400 block of East Divisio...

Consistent shooting from four of the Dewar Dragons’ main starters sealed their victory during the 2020 Okmulgee County Tournament consolation championship. The Dragons overpowered the Preston Pirates ...

The Wilson Tigers fell to the Morris Eagles in a double digit loss during the semi-final round of the 2020 MCN Okmulgee County Tournament. Struggling to find the momentum that garnered them a spot in ...

The Henryetta Lady Knights toppled the Dewar Lady Dragons in the 2020 Okmulgee County Tournament Consolation Finals on Friday night. Going up against a dominant team, the Lady Knights overpowered the ...

“We should praise God, sing and pray, and don’t color on the walls, and don’t sell anything,” says Rachel, 5. Coloring on the walls always got me in trouble, too, Rachel. “The temple is a holy place, ...

Today my thoughts are about one of my tablemates here at the retirement village. She left us some time ago for her home in heaven. My heart is heavy for her loved ones – but, I am thinking positive th...

During the Tuesday meeting of the Henryetta Lions Club, five awards were presented to longtime members. Ten-year awards went to Robert Owens and James Page. Judy Stidman was honored with a 20-year awa...

Oklahoma is one of five states selected by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to receive pro bono legal support to assist news organizations in pursuing public records and access to publ...

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Senate begins the third impeachment trial in American history, Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) was the final member to be sworn in and will be one of 27 to sit in on the second impe...

1936 – Benny Goodman & orchestra record “Stompin’ at the Savory” on Victor Records. 1939 – Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler & George Sisler are elected to the Hall of Fame. 1947 – NFL adds 5th official (b...

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) encourages high school teachers to sign up for free curriculum to students in order to encourage aviation and aerospace in schools. “Oklahoma is third in ...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- State Rep. Jason Lowe (DOKC) has filed two pieces of legislation focused on making public spaces safer for Oklahomans. House Bill 3357 would repeal last year’s permitless carry legisl...

Okemah Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) enjoyed a Christmas Party on Dec. 10 at Pepino’s Restaurant in Okemah. After ordering from the lunch menu, they were t...

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) will host its 115th annual state convention Feb. 14-16. This year’s convention theme is “Focused in 2020,” and will be held at he Embassy S...

Members of the Weleetka-Graham EMS are joined by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. It was an exciting time for the department as the EMS service was shut down in Dec. 19, 2016, due to lack...

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma will begin their annual and greatly-anticipated Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, March 22. Cookie booths will be available at Okmulgee W...

David Wooddell, Lions Club member and husband of current 3E District Governor Dollie Wooddell, presented an award to Henryetta Lions Club member Judy Stidman for 20 years of service. Four other awards...

Henryetta Elementary School will host a Book Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 7 at 1800 W. Division Street with a goal of selling 750 books. Tuesday is an open shopping day with hours of...