Still living a life full of purpose and love at the age of 74, Dan Anderson has spent his years building a legacy of faith, hard work and devotion to family and community. Born on March 27, 1951, in O...

DEAR ABBY: I met a young man on Facebook. He is a philanthropist, and we have been talking for more than six months. He's kind and sweet, and he tells me he loves me. He works around the world as an i...

The use of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) funds was a primary topic of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on Monday. Following recen...

ecoLINK Fiber, a leading provider of high-speed internet services powered by East Central Electric Cooperative, is thrilled to announce a construction timeline for the first two phases of its four pha...

Rose Lynch, Director of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS), is pictured with the new Starbucks Manager Ryan recently as he donated hygiene supplies in the drive the new store is involved. The...

“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO), a brand-new school designed to meet the needs of families in our community,” Superintendent Wren Hawthorne announced this week...

A tragic stabbing spree on Thursday afternoon near 4th Street and Division Avenue has left two dead and two others critically injured, including the suspect. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday. The session began with the approval of the previous meeting minutes and a blanket purchase order for District One fr...

Monday, June 17, 2024 Off due to Illness Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Provided Traffic Cones for Sheriff's Office: Delivered and set up traffic cones at the courthouse for election returns to ensure smooth ...

Kenneth Anderson, Emergency Management Director and Licensed Pyro Technician announced that the City of Okmulgee Fireworks Extravaganza will be held Tuesday, July 4, 2024 at the Okmulgee Municipal Par...

For more than 20 years, Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) has held an annual golf tournament fundraiser. A gradual decline in participation and support for the tournament has prompted OO...

After Tuesday’s Primary and Special Elections, Okmulgee County District 2 will have a new Commissioner. In a three-way race for the post, Steve Ward collected over 70 percent of the vote to defeat inc...

During their regular meeting on Monday, the Okmulgee Board of County Commissioners discussed several items regarding the use of Use Tax funds for county employees and other matters. First, they approv...

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, for the State and County Primary Election and Special Elections for the City of Henryetta and Haskell Public Schools. Early voting for the Ju...

For the Dads Your Okmulgee Times/Henryetta Free-Lance family would like to wish all the dads out there a Happy Father’s Day! The role of a father can take on many forms, serving as a beacon of securit...

The Historic First Baptist Church of Okmulgee, located at 521 N. Central Ave. in Okmulgee, will host its 2024 Vacation Bible School from June 24-28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. The theme for this summer is "The Ar...

During Monday’s meeting, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners formally approved an upcoming project for BNSF to construct a bridge on Preston's west side. Commissioner Erik Zoellner made the ann...

During Monday’s meeting, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners formally approved an upcoming project for BNSF to construct a bridge on Preston's west side. Commissioner Erik Zoellner made the ann...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show, scheduled for April 20, is shaping up to be a huge event, with some very talented artisans participating. This year’s show will be held at the Okmul...