The new year is upon us and by the time I write another column, it will be 2023. The years rush by so fast its almost unbelievable. This year has been rough though and the holidays were no exception. ...

For almost 100 years, Preston High School has had an athletic team compete at the state tournament. In total, Preston has sent 141 teams to the ‘Big Dance’, beginning with the girls basketball team in...

Dec. 29, 1943 is the birthday of author, Molly Bang, in Princeton, N.J. She is the second of three children born to an Army doctor father in WWII and a mother who was a student of medical illustration...

As the year winds down, your thoughts might drift to the future. And, as part of that future, you may be thinking of where your financial assets will end up. You’ve worked hard to accumulate them, and...

As 2022 comes to a close, the nomination deadline for Henryetta Free-Lance 2022 Henryettan of the Year is today-Friday, Dec. 30 by 4 p.m. Since 1949, the Free-Lance has sponsored this annual presentat...

New Year’s Adam Lock-In Henryetta Church of the Nazarene will host a New Year’s Adam Lock-In on Friday, Dec. 30 for area 6th through 12th grade students. The lock-in will be held from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m....

I love sitting outside. I love that connection to life and watching the interchanges constantly happening around me. As I have said before, I sleep with my window wide open; it doesn't matter what the...

OSU COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS OKMULGEE COUNTY CONSORTIUM As a parent, grandparent, or caregiver it can be heartbreaking to see a young person in the family turn to substances like alcohol. In Okmulg...

STILLWATER, Okla. – Advanced technology used in the construction of Oklahoma State University’s New Frontiers Agricultural Hall creates a unique hands-on learning experience for students. Nine student...

Dec. 28 Winter Break VBS Henryetta Church of Christ will host Winter Break Vacation Bible School (VBS) on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All area youth are welcome to attend. The church is l...

American Exchange Bank (AEB) in Henryetta hosted their annual Cookies with Santa event last Thursday afternoon. Donned in his festive attire, Santa, Marcus Whitworth, performed a variety of holiday tu...

JANUARY HPS goes virtual due to absences Henryetta Board of education discussed the increased numbers of students and staff absent at Henryetta Public Schools due to COVID, quarantine or other ailment...

Joy In Life (JIL) Ministries in Henryetta will host a special New Year’s Eve Worship Service on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. “We are inviting all churches to join in for a special night of worship,” Jo...

Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl Presented by Peraton UCF vs. Duke Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, Maryland 1 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App -AutoZone Liberty Bowl Kansas vs. Arkansas Simmo...

Folks, must tell you about a wonderful dinner we enjoyed recently. It was for those in my building at the retirement village. It happened in the adjoining sunroom. It was paid for by a generous World ...

FAMILIES, THOUGHTS AND RECOLLECTION As Christmas Eve approaches thoughts turn to memories of Christmases past. Some memories are fond recollections of Christmas at Grandmother’s house where the smell ...

Books transport people to different times, provide a sense of escapism and introduce readers to different schools of thought. Individuals may read for pleasure and/or to expand their intellectual hori...

Part 1 of 3 “I think I would have my own room and not with my brother,” says Danielle, 7. Danielle, if you did share a room with your brother, you’ll like the resurrection version of him. “Well, heave...

Aug. 12, 1962 – Dec. 22, 2022 Funeral services for Stanley Lee Harjo, 60, a resident of Okmulgee, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at Belvin Baptist Church with Rev. Wotko Long officiating...