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September 16, 2020
Sac and Fox tribes originate from Saginaw Bay in Michigan
The Sauk (Sac) and Fox tribes originated from Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron in Michigan.
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December 18, 2024
The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) has made significant progress in the investigation of a recent horse theft in the Twin Hills area. The case, which involved the theft of several horses, ha...
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December 18, 2024
Henryetta First Christian Church will hold its food pantry distribution tomorrow, Dec. 19, since the last Thursday of the month is a holiday. The distribution will still take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p...
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December 18, 2024
Amidst energy regulation and national reliability concerns, East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ECE) secures industry veteran Dwayne Elam as its new CEO.Elam brings 18 years of experienc...
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December 18, 2024
It was a community effort this week as the Henryetta Lions held their annual Christmas basket distribution to those in need. Many hands helped make the event a success. Thanks to United Methodist Chur...
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December 18, 2024
Editor’s Note: In last Friday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Koby Watford’s name was incorrectly spelled in the following story. We apologize for the error.-Koby Watford, a junior at Schulter ...
Obituaries
December 18, 2024
September 14, 1947 - December 11, 2024On September 14, 1947, a beautiful baby girl was delivered to Lucious Paul Lyons and Mattie Mc-Dade Lyons in Okmulgee. They named her Lois Ann.The service to cele...
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December 18, 2024
The Okmulgee Police Department (OPD), in collaboration with other agencies, had a challenging weekend with multiple violent incidents. OPD Chief Danny Owen provided a brief synopsis of the events that...
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December 18, 2024
Oklahoma 4-H’ers interested in a career in veterinary science should mark their calendars for the third-annual 4-H Vet Science Short Course slated May 28-29, 2025, in Stillwater. Geared toward high sc...
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December 18, 2024
When Jesus was born, an angel announced his birth to shepherds in the field. If Jesus were born today, to whom would the angel announce his birth and what would the angel say?“I think the angel would ...
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December 18, 2024
Luke 2:3-14 - And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (...
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December 18, 2024
Patrons Bank is proud to recognize the achievements of its exceptional team members through recent promotions and the presentation of distinguished awards for 2024.Devon Barrett has been promoted from...