Lindsay Bunch was sworn in Monday morning as the new Okmulgee County Treasurer by Judge Pandee Ramirez (right). Joining her in the ceremony is her husband, Dakota and son Arlon. Her mother and sister ...

The American Indian College Fund has appointed two tribal college presidents and two private sector professionals to its governing board of trustees.Dr. Monte Randall (Muscogee [Creek] from the Apekv-...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today Danny Gene Kirby, age 65, of Tulsa, was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of Involuntary Manslaughter...

Elizabeth Ponthieux, receptionist for the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times, presents 2023 Henryetta High School graduate Mabrey Been with the Herman L. Brown Memorial Scholarship.The scholarshi...

AARP Oklahoma announced five organizations, including one in Okmulgee, will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants - part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Wednesday that Lakota John Trumon Watson, age 23, of Okmulgee, was sentenced for his role in a violent armed assault....

Undersheriff Fred McGuire retires todayIn 2004, when newly- elected Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice was looking for an undersheriff, he said he wanted someone with integrity, someone who would be re...

Monday was the second meeting for the kids of the summer reading program at the Henryetta Public Library. Kathy Crosby talked to the kids about how helping others can change the world. She told them i...

A fire in a recreational vehicle, along with a jackknifed semi-truck Monday afternoon resulted in the closure of Interstate 40 near Henryetta.No injuries were reported after the RV’s driver reported s...

Henryetta show planned July 8The City of Okmulgee Fireworks Extravaganza will be held next Tuesday, July 4, at the Okmulgee Municipal Park, according to Kenneth Anderson, Emergency Management Director...

Chamber event is Aug. 5 at Nichols ParkAttendees wishing to obtain tickets for the 7 Hills Music Fest can now do so online.The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce board of directors held their monthly meeti...

Bid for asphalt laying project rejectedA new director of the Okmulgee County Emergency Management was announced during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissioners.“After an exhaustive search for [a...

Action on Parks Board tabled againHenryetta residents will see an increase in their utility bills beginning next month.The Henryetta City Council approved the 15 percent increase during Tuesday’s sess...

Chamber event is Aug. 5 at Nichols ParkThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an upcoming musical event at Nichols Park.The 7 Hills Music Fest is planned for Aug. 5, from 4-10 p.m. f...

A county man was taken into custody last week after he was accused of taking items belonging to a delivery driver.According to district court information from the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Department...

Miss Mace, Henryetta Public Schools’ new therapy dog, is already making her rounds in the city. This week, she visited the staff at Edward Jones and received a donation from Edward Jones Financial Adv...

Citizens looking to rid themselves of unwanted junk can do so at an upcoming event.During Tuesday’s Henryetta City Council, the members approved the clean up days for July 14 and 15.Approval was given...

The kids met Monday for the first time at the Henryetta Public Library for the Summer Reading Program. Kathy Crosby, Assistant Librarian, talked about the importance of being kind to others. She encou...

The Henryetta Free-Lance recently launched a new online calendar where readers can find out what’s going on in their area and beyond. Plus, readers can add their own events, Jeff Mayo, Free-Lance publ...

Henryetta Senior Nutrition Center held a Father’s Day Celebration last Friday with cake and ice cream. A big thanks goes out to Keith Estes and First National Bank who donated the specially-decorated ...