On the leading edge of quantum advancement, the University of Oklahoma will dedicate the OU Center for Quantum Research and Technology Center this Friday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Lin Hall on the OU ca...

The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma announced on Tuesday a $241,400 grant from the Walmart Foundation to help secure and distribute more fresh produce to families in need. The grant will help ...

WASHINGTON — One of the biggest proponents of electronic cigarettes has taken a step back after the emergence of more information in the wake of at least 33 deaths since the crisis began. U.S. Rep. To...

WASHINGTON — Early Oct. 23, Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) requested access to the non-classified transcript of Ambassador Volker’s testimony with the Intelligence Com...

We started giving Mrs. Hottenstein a Sunday ride to Eastwood Baptist. Miss H’s long years as a Kentucky-mountain school teacher had formed her. A few months in, she broached a topic weighing on her mi...

Henryetta Public Schools announced Tuesday night that classes were cancelled on Wednesday due to a possible threat, stemming an ongoing investigation by Henryetta Police Department (HPD). After invest...

Henryetta Free-Lance (HFL) is still accepting entries for the Halloween Coloring Contest open to two age categories, ages six years and under and ages seven to 10. All area children are encouraged to ...

Henryetta’s Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Participants this year are as follows according to the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce: • First Natio...

Two juveniles were arrested Wednesday afternoon following a chase west of Henryetta. A truck had been reported stolen from a home on Bryant Road early Wednesday morning. Later in the afternoon, the tr...

Town of Dewar will hold a Tire Recycling Event and Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone can drop off tires, however, Fall Cleanup Day is only for Dewar residents who pre...

Kristy DeWitt of Okmulgee and James Page with Joy in Life Ministries in Henryetta have organized a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover funeral costs and other expenses for 14-year-old Matthew Harrison a...

The Bulldogs have recovered their spirit after defeating Tulsa Webster in Week 7 in a 48-8 stomping. Despite making a mid-season comeback, the Bulldogs will have to play their cards right Friday when ...

The faint sound of oinking can be heard coming from Morris on Saturday nights. To inspire a new generation of footballers, little league coach Jan Colombin has provided his offensive linemen with a sp...

The Dewar Dragons are showing that they are state championship worthy with their impeccable season record. Breathing fire on the field, the Dragons have earned seven straight wins this season, proving...

Okmulgee County runners from Okmulgee, Henryetta and Beggs High School have punched their ticket to the Class 3A State Cross Country meet this Saturday, Oct. 26 in Shawnee. Runners from around Oklahom...

A Schulter man was critically injured in a one-vehicle accident on Tuesday at 9:24 p.m. on 220 Road, one-half a mile south of Conifer and three miles north of Henryetta, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troope...

Wilson Future Farmers of America (FFA) students Jacob Finley, Cody Gryder and Matthew Taylor recently participated in the Northeast Area Sporting Clays Contest. “Even with the high winds, they still h...

Ghosts and spirits have fascinated the world for years. Some people believe and some don’t, but almost everyone has an opinion. Google ‘most haunted places in America’ and you will end up with results...

Dear Abby DEAR ABBY: I recently started a romantic relationship with "Doug," a guy I have been chasing for a while. My friend "Cassie" helped to set us up, and I am grateful. Doug and I talk every nig...

The opioid epidemic is personal to all of us. It is blind to party affiliation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or age. We all know someone who has been affected by the opioid epidemic, whe...