Meetings & Public Engagements Board of County Commissioners Meeting Attended the weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting to provide updates on current emergency management activities and discuss ...

“Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person,” wrote Ethel Watts. Or, as Ivern Ball quipped, “A small town is a place where there is little to see or do, but what you hear makes up for i...

James 1:19-20, 26 and 2:8 - “Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose ... Do a...

Correction: In Friday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Dewar’s recent Athletes of the Week were incorrectly identified. We apologize for the error. Above left, Dewar senior softball player Kinse...

Congratulations to the members of the Morris High School softball team who received All-District honors. Fire Clark was named to the 1st team as an All-District pitcher, while Bayle Qualls and Aaricha...

Congratulations to Morris High School cheerleaders Tyler Dean, Aaricha Guynes, Brooklyn Hogan, Rylee Whitaker and Kaitlyn Woods, who recently received All-Region honors.

Heavener scored big in a win over Okmulgee Friday night in high school football action at Harvey Stadium.With 3:10 left in the first quarter Friday, the winless Bulldogs actually held a 12-10 lead ove...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you may find yourself with some extra energy and enthusiasm for new projects. Figure out what you want to get done and think through a plan.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 2...

Dewar Dragons Head Football Coach Josh Been clinched his 200th career win earlier this season, securing his place among the elite of Oklahoma football coaches. In a game that marked a first for the De...

Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging offers Medicare Assistance to Seniors on Medicare in comparing your Part D prescription plan. It is a good idea to compare your Part D...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed Kellen Palmer as the new Tribal Liaison for the Central Plains region, specifically serving the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) here in Okm...

American Exchange Bank invites all first responders to attend a lunch Monday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the bank, located at 510 W. Main St. in Henryetta.The public is welcome; however, lunch...

On Oct. 15, four schools in the East Central service area competed in OAEC’s Co-opreneur Day.Students were challenged to create and present a cooperative business designed to demonstrate concern for c...

Secretary of the County Election Board Ashley Carnes announced the Okmulgee County Election Board will have special hours from Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Nov. 2.Wednesday through Friday, th...

Part 1 of 2As Representative Scott Fetgatter seeks re-election for District 16 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, he sat down for an extensive two-part interview to discuss his vision for the f...

Okmulgee County 4-H invites the public to attend its annual 4-H Achievement Banquet to honor Okmulgee County 4-H award winners. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee Co...

Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Field Representative James Holloway visited the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) Jail to meet with executive staff. New rela...

According to the Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS), there is currently a high risk of the deadly Parvo virus, a highly contagious virus that can affect unvaccinated and incompletely vaccinated dog...

Monday: Banana Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Breadsticks Wednesday: Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Turkey & Noodles, ...

Monday: Sloppy Joe, Tater Tots, Vegetable Tuesday: BBQ Pork, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread Wednesday: Roasted Chicken, Corn, Spinach, Roll Thursday: Goulash, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread ...