Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The City of Beggs welcomes residents of Beggs to participate in the annual Community Trash off Day on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Legacy Park on Main Street. R...

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 10. Meeting/registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and those wishing...

Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with Okmulgee Young Professionals’ 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party, from 6-9 p.m. This year, there is even more fun and excitement with a sal...

OCHS director loves to aid community Meet Brenda Brewer. She’s worn many hats since living in the City of Beggs from the age of three. Brewer is a wife, mother of four and grandparent to 11 grandchild...

Funds to aid in community preservation efforts Another successful spring gala is in the books for the Okmulgee County Historical Society (OCHS). Over 250 people gathered at the Historic Okmulgee Mansi...

Tulsa visit enlightens Okmulgee education advocates On Wednesday, Okmulgee Public Schools board member Vickie Jones, OHS parent Tionna Jones, and Okmulgee Public Schools Special Education Director Dr....

• 7-10 a.m. - Beggs Kanokie Coffeehouse • 2 p.m. - County-Wide Prayer Band at Conversion Church • 5:30 p.m. - County Courthouse

May 4 is the National Day of Prayer and there will be a gathering, 5:30 p.m. on the westside of the Courthouse Lawn. Pictured from left are VFW Post 1189 Vice-Commander Sam Richardson, Sheriff Eddy Ri...

Saturday was the perfect day for the Frontier Day Art Festival, held in downtown Beggs. Attendees enjoyed a variety of vendors, contests and events for all ages. Music was provided by Jade and the Uns...

Our former Okmulgee County Humane Society director, Lyn, saved countless dogs and cats. We’re honoring all she has done in her many years serving as OCHS director, and foster of up to 1,000 dogs, with...

Members of the Henryetta community gathered Monday evening to pray and offer support for the families and remember the victims involved in Monday’s tragic incident. About 200 people of all ages gather...

VFW Post 1189 will hold their monthly Bean Dinner Friday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at the Post, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. The public is invited to attend. May 8 OHCE Week | OHCE invites the public t...

The Dunbar Alumni Association, Inc. invites the public to attend several upcoming fundraisers and events. A Lasagna Lunch will be held Saturday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dunbar Learning Center...

A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 10. Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. and those wishing to be considered as a candidate mus...

Okmulgee Times Bingo has concluded with the last two prizes awarded. Above right, Jason Shrum won the prize for the Letter O, while Sue West took home the grand prize for the Blackout. Thanks to all f...

Approval clears the way for renovations The final monthly meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners was held Friday, with the members approving the minutes of the April 24 session. During the brief...

Dewar, Morris and Preston placements announced Eastern Oklahoma State College recently hosted its 44th Annual Scholastic Contest. There were 27 participating schools for 30 academic tests. Eleven scho...

We’re still here! Due to issues at the current location at 302 West Main, the Henryetta Free-Lance office has temporarily moved. It will be located at 208 East Main (east door), sharing a space with L...

Special guests for Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club, in addition to the students of the month, were the Okmulgee High School Teacher of the Year, Mariah Price, and Support Staff of the Year, Bobbi Crabtr...

Don your best Fabulous ‘50s attire, and party to preserve Okmulgee County’s rich history on Saturday, April 29. Okmulgee County Historical Society invites the community to attend this year’s annual Sp...