“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) These words are ...

According to one email I received, the Fifth Commandment is “Humor thy father and mother.” Although humor may help at times, the word is “honor.” Alyssa, age 8, says honoring your parents is especiall...

If you follow the national ag press, you already know that the general consensus among farm policy experts seems to be that there is little hope for a new Farm Bill any time before spring, with many m...

One of the most important events on the annual calendar of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is our Fall Forum. Held each October or November, this event is where advocates from across ...

DEAR ABBY: My nephew is getting married soon, and he and his father are having issues with the guest list. My brother-in-law has a few immediate family members who don’t know their limit when it comes...

Ages 50 and up can apply The Salvation Army will be taking applications for those in need of food assistance for Christmas Nov. 6-10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The number of applicants to be assisted are...

Cameron University is recognizing students who have received merit scholarships as part of Scholars Convocation Week, a celebration of academic excellence. During the week of Oct. 30, Cameron will cel...

This Saturday, Nov. 4, the UPC Henryetta Family and Primary Care Clinics will host their second annual yard sale and bake sale, with all proceeds donated to The Agape Pregnancy Center in Okmulgee. The...

Beggs High School’s Isaiah Clay, Morris High School’s Cruz Lawson and Okmulgee High School’s Javon Lang were named Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Luv Ford. Mi...

Throughout the year, ROCMND Area Youth Services offers free Responsible Beverage Service and Sales Training to all Okmulgee County Alcohol Vendors. The purpose of these training sessions is to educate...

September 13, 1994 - October 23, 2023 Dustin Ray Hale, 29, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away on October 24, 2023. Known to most as “Dusty,” he was born on September 13, 1994, in Okmulgee. He was a fun...

December 14, 1949 - October 24, 2023 Diana Penn, 73, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Okmulgee. A graveside ceremony reflecting upon the life of Diana will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 12...

July 6, 1964 - October 26, 2023 Kenneth “Butch” Marshall, a former resident of Henryetta, died October 26, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born on July 6, 1964, in Tulsa, to parents Judy and John Marsh...

September 7, 1933 - October 27, 2023 Maxine Fletcher, a resident of Henryetta, died October 27, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 90. She was born September 7, 1933, in Texas to William “Bill” and Wilm...

February 14, 1936 - October 23, 2023 Freida Yvonne (King) Daniels, lifelong Morris resident, was born on February 14, 1936, and passed peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 87. A lovin...

August 18, 1932 - October 22, 2023 Brent O. Hale, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and a U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Noble on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the age of...

January 25, 1956 - October 23, 2023 Terry Joe Hurd passed away in Austin, Texas on October 23, 2023, the way he often was in life: a calm presence surrounded by many loved ones. Terry was born January...

February 10, 1942 - October 28, 2023 Charlene Avene Neal-Thompson was born February 10, 1942, to Thomas and Clara Bell Neal in Tulare Calif. She passed away on October 28, 2023, in Blanchard, at the a...

Okmulgee’s annual Pecan Festival returned to downtown Okmulgee this past weekend. Despite some rainy weather, festival-goers were able to enjoy rides, entertainment, games and vendors, along with the ...