In this week’s Mullin It Over, I’d like to take the time to answer a few of the questions that I’ve heard from my constituents recently about Social Security solvency. Protecting Social Security is a ...

Relay for Life of Okmulgee County will hold an informational meeting on Monday, Oct. 15 to plan the 2019 event. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Shoney’s in Henryetta located at 610 E...

Five state questions will appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. Legislative Referendums are placed on the ballot by the Oklahoma Legislature. Initiative Petitions are placed on the ballot by g...

A Matter of Faith “For his unfailing love toward those who fear Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west”— Psal...

The Living Faith Most of you, like me, enjoy any party that includes fun, drink and tasty food. In every country, in every race and tribe we notice people host sumptuous dinners on special occasions l...

Church of the Living God Pastor Appreciation Service The Church of the Living God, 1301 West Eufaula, invite the public to come and worship with them as they celebrate the first appreciation anniversa...

The Supreme Court confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate, which have largely centered on decades-old allegations of sexual assault, have led many Americans to come forward and share their own storie...

Henryetta Public Schools Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 3 – French Toast, Fruits Galore, and Milk Thursday, Oct. 4 – Sausage and Biscuit, Fruits Galore, and Milk Friday, Oct. 5 – Choice of Cereal, Toast an...

Oct. 6 Dewar Harvest Festival The Town of Dewar will be having their annual Dewar Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 on Broadway Street. For more information call 918-652-4042. Grayson...

NGVAmerica has presented U.S. Representatives Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and John Larson (D-CT) with its 2018 NGV Public Policy Champion award. The awards were presented at a Congressional reception mark...

One in eight women have the possibility to develop breast cancer, according to breast-cancer.org , and the month of October is dedicated to bringing awareness to the symptoms and to the survivors of b...

Summit Truck Group was awarded the bid for several vehicles being purchased for Okmulgee County District 2. An invitation to go to bid on three separate items was announced during last week’s regular ...

A scam notice is being issued to citizens by the Oklahoma State Election Board. The Oklahoma State Election Board has been notified by the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National...

Henryetta Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter received various awards for exhibits at the Tulsa State Fair. Their educational booth took 7th Place Overall. Allison DeVore was awarded 7th Place in ...

ABackpack Fundraiser is currently under way by the Henryetta FFA Chapter. FFA members are seeking donations to fill backpacks for Henryetta students in need. Drawstring backpacks, non-perishable food ...

Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation recently spotlighted First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) President and CEO David F. Dykes as Chair of the Board of Directors. Dykes began his CEO duties in Ja...

Two people were injured in a five-vehicle wreck on Oct. 1 at 12:40 p.m. on Hwy. 75 northbound, two-tenths of a mile south of 221st Street South. According to an accident report from Oklahoma Highway P...

Due to a lack of participation and interest in the Free-Lance’s newly announced Ghost Hunt, the event will not be held this year. On behalf of Free-Lance staff, we apologize that we weren’t able to ma...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting Saturday night that claimed the life of a Beggs man. The fatal shooting resulted from an attempted motorcycle tr...