The moratorium on processing applications for new grower, processor and dispensary licenses begins Aug. 26, not Aug. 1 as previously stated in communications from OMMA. OMMA made an error interpreting...

STILLWATER – While it does help to have a green thumb, keeping a landscape irrigated is key in successful gardening. The amount and frequency that gardeners water can make a big difference in plant he...

The Okmulgee Junior Football Association continued their preparations for the upcoming 2022 season last week with the first practice sessions of the new campaign. The Junior Bulldog program will begin...

Dewar’s Jameson Ross ended his high school athletic career on a winning note this past Friday night in Shawnee. Ross concluded his busy summer athletic schedule at the Oklahoma Coaches Association’s A...

The Beggs Lady Demon fastpitch softball team is less than one week away from beginning their journey towards their first state tournament appearance since 2015. The Lady Demons will kick off the 2022 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – July was a remarkably busy month for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). Not only did we support partner youth programs, we ended the month honoring outstanding child adv...

Don’t visit my backyard during the hottest part of the day this summer unless you are ready to witness some shameless splooting. I have squirrels splooting on the back porch, splooting over the birdba...

Folks, here at the retirement village, we have our high times and low times. Now is one of our low times. We had to say goodbye to a dear friend and neighbor. The two of us were friends long before we...

19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C) (Wis. 18:6 9/Heb. 11: 12, 8 – 19/ Lk. 12: 32 – 48) In the Gospel of Luke this Sunday, Jesus tells all people that we do not know when the Lord is coming. So we must be...

Just in time for the 2022-2023 school year, the parking lot at Schulter Public Schools has been covered with a fresh layer of asphalt and parking space stripes. School district parents, staff, student...

Tulledega Hills Music Theater will host a Youth Night on Saturday, July 30. The event is free and open to all area youth. "Son of God" will be the featured movie shown. Half of the movie will be prese...

Henryetta Public Schools (HPS) recently announced important back-to-school dates and information for the 2022-2023 school year. A Middle School and High School Virtual Academy meeting will be held on ...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) in Henryetta will host their 10th Annual Smokin' Hot Car and Bike Show on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nichols Park. Registration will be from 8...

Henryetta FFA will host an Indian Taco Fundraiser on Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Henryetta High School. Each taco will be $7 and will include a drink. Both take-out and delivery option...

A new mapping program was discussed during the regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners Monday. Sheriff Eddy Rice informed the commissioners that the matter was sup posed to go to...

Henryetta Scouts Pack 118 raced their homemade boats during the Raingutter Regatta held on July 18 at the Henryetta Methodist Church. Scouts Austin Thomas, left and Hank Phillips, right, were neck and...

Voters in Okmulgee County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Aug. 23, State, Federal and County Runoff Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes sa...

Henryetta Daily Free-Lance – 1922 (George Riley Hall, Editor & Publisher) July 27, 1922 ENTERTAINED Miss Corinne Gillespie entertained a group of young people last evening at her new home at 205 W. Ge...

Dewar Indian Community announced applications for their annual School Supply Handout Event are due by Monday, Aug. 1. In order to receive school supplies, all of the following requirements must be met...

Okmulgee County is currently updating their FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan. Input from the public is needed and the community is invited to attend a public meeting next week. According to Okmulgee County...