Trips on a Tankful - Close to Home

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July 19, 2024

Trips on a Tankful – Close to Home

By CHRIS ANDERSON SPECIAL TO THE TIMES & FREE-LANCE,

Hey Oklahomans, are you ready to be entertained for free with beautiful, family, Bluegrass and Gospel Music while trying some of the world’s greatest homemade chili?

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A Homecoming to Remember

October 16, 2024

Congratulations to Henryetta High School’s 2024 Homecoming King & Queen, James George and Addy Chavez. Both are members of the Henryetta Knight Brigade and were named Homecoming Royalty Friday evening...

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HPS board approves policies

October 16, 2024

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, with a packed agenda addressing important district matters. Among the key topics discussed were staffing adjustments...

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Is it illegal to vandalize or steal signs?

October 16, 2024

ROSIE LYNCHOKMULGEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRPolitical polarization is peaking online and in our communities across the state, with just weeks to go before the 2024 General Election. The division ...

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Lions Donate to Henryetta, Dewar Schools

October 16, 2024

Henryetta Lions Club Youth Chair Lindsey McKinney and Lion Cody McKinney met Henryetta School liaison and Lion Stacy Been to deliver hygiene products to Henryetta Schools last week. This is the third ...

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Last week to request absentee ballots for election

October 16, 2024

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21.Okmulgee County Election Board Secretar...

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County sales tax income down slightly from last year

October 16, 2024

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from August business. The monies they reported this period represent sales ...

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Henryetta FFA to hold fundraiser

October 16, 2024

Henryetta FFA will hold a spaghetti fundraiser this Friday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Henryetta High School Home Ec room. The event is pickup and delivery only.The $8 meal will include sp...

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Nail Named Athlete of the Week

October 16, 2024

Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week is Nathan Nail, a football player for the Henryetta Knights. Pictured with Nathan are Brad Nash of Luv Ford and Head Coach Weston McGill.

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Disaster Preparedness events slated in county

October 16, 2024

As part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness and ensure local communities are ready for emergencies, Okmulgee County is partnering with the Muscogee Nation, Beggs Public Schools and Twin Hills Scho...

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GCTC empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses

October 16, 2024

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its continued dedication to supporting local entrepreneurs and small business owners through its comprehensive Business and Entrepreneurial ...

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Oklahoma unemployment numbers on the decline

October 16, 2024

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during August, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate decreased slightly d...