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...

All meals served with fruit and milk. Breakfast also served with juice and Pop Tart option. PB&J is an option each day for lunch. • Monday: Pancake & Egg Lunch: Cheesy Spaghetti & Broccoli • Tuesday: ...

Above, Principal Nancy McCune and members of the Beggs Elementary School staff are pictured wearing their Autism Awareness shirts in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. Right, Beggs Elementary Scho...

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

Eunice Tarver, Ph.D., vice president of student success and equity at Tulsa Community College, is one of 35 leaders selected for the 2023-24 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. It is pres...

Marcus Jeffrey elected vice-mayor Two members of the Okmulgee City Council received the Oath of Office at Tuesday’s meeting at City Hall. City Attorney Lou Ann Moudy swore in Dr. William Bryant as cou...

Okmulgee High School held their prom event Saturday evening at Brock Gymnasium. Attendees were outfitted in their best red carpet attire, and walked the runway as family and friends greeted them in fr...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) held its April “Go Green” assembly on Friday, April 14, celebrating the achievements of its outstanding students. The assembly was a remarkable success, as GCTC ...

Members of the Okmulgee County Farm Bureau took a trip recently to Washington D.C. where they were given the opportunity to visit with legislators and advocate for agriculture. Pictured are Jim Meek, ...

Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week is planned for April 23-29. Okmulgee residents are encouraged to apply for a burn permit from now through April 20, and if approved by the Okmulgee Fire Department, they c...