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OSUIT’s 224th Commencement
April 28, 2023
Celebrating the Success of Nearly 300 Graduates OSU Institute of Technology’s 224th graduating ceremony included nearly 300 industry-bound graduates eager to begin careers in their field. The commence...
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Area schools, students place at scholastic meet
April 28, 2023
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...
Free-Lance moves to temporary location
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Free-Lance moves to temporary location
April 28, 2023
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...
Lions host special OHS guests
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Lions host special OHS guests
April 28, 2023
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...
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Work day planned at cemetery
April 28, 2023
Volunteers to repair military markers Several organizations, including the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 10, are scheduled to continue repairs at the Okmulgee Cemetery this weekend. Acc...
Unsung Heroes
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Unsung Heroes
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
April 28, 2023
Freddie Flint: ‘A Life Sown Is Life Reaped’ When describing Freddie Flint, many would agree that he is the epitome of stability within the Okmulgee community. He has served in so many ways, be it thro...
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Town of Grayson to hold election
April 28, 2023
Special meeting is May 5 A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 5. Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. Those wishing to be a candida...
Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week nears
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Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week nears
April 28, 2023
County groups to hold celebration, lunch May 8 Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week is observed during the first week of May. Founded in 1935, when the groups were called Home Demonstration club...
Who Did It?
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Who Did It?
April 28, 2023
‘Clue’ opens tonight at Orpheum Who is the killer? Find out this weekend as the Okmulgee Community Theatre shares its presentation of “Clue” with the public. “Clue” opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the O...
Serviceman to be honored with sign unveiling
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Serviceman to be honored with sign unveiling
April 28, 2023
Wilbert Gresham was killed March 8, 1967 A county serviceman who was killed in action will be honored this week. Wilbert James Gresham was killed in action in Vietnam, while serving in the U.S. Army o...
Sports
Lady Knights come up short in district title bid
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 26, 2023
The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity slowpitch softball team came up short in their bid for a district championship last Thursday in Bristow. The Lady Knights began their 3-team Class 5A district tournam...
Former Okmulgee Coach Returns Home
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Former Okmulgee Coach Returns Home
April 26, 2023
Woodward head baseball coach David Dunlap encourages his team during last Thursday’s battle with Tahlequah Sequoyah at the 2023 Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament at Morgan Field at Bateman P...
Sports
Lady Eagles end season with district sweep
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 26, 2023
The Morris Lady Eagle varsity slowpitch softball team saw their dreams of a state championship end with a pair of losses last Wednesday in the Class 4A district championships at Morris High School. Th...
Sports
Pirates win-streak reaches 18 after recent 3-game sweep
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 26, 2023
The Preston Pirate varsity spring baseball team extended their winning streak to 18 games with three-straight home wins this past weekend. The Pirates began the 3-game homestand last Thursday with a 9...
Bristow blanks Haskell to win Okmulgee Neal’s Classic
Sports
Bristow blanks Haskell to win Okmulgee Neal’s Classic
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 26, 2023
Demons top Dogs for 7th at 3-day event The 2023 Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament came to a close this past Saturday night with the Bristow Purple Pirates defeating the Haskell Haymakers by ...
Lady Pirates snare district crown
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Lady Pirates snare district crown
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
April 26, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirate varsity slowpitch softball team began their 2023 postseason schedule last Thursday by capturing the Class 4A district championship with a 10-0 win over the Hulbert Lady Riders....
Religion
Open Heart, Open Hand
By MARY MORRIS MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
April 26, 2023
“For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land.’” (Deuteronomy 15:11) Israel w...
Why should we forgive one another?
Religion
Why should we forgive one another?
April 26, 2023
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you,” wrote Lewis Smedes. I’ll never forget the video I saw of a session where a counselor urged a woman to forgive her mother....
Religion
St. Michael Catholic Church 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C
April 26, 2023
This last Wednesday, we had our third family catechesis night after our evening Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Those who attend the class and perhaps even those who don’t know how mu...
Humane Society to hold adoption event May 6
Columns & Opinion
Humane Society to hold adoption event May 6
April 26, 2023
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...
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Commissioners address road bids, surplus property
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday and approved several bids and surplus lists. Among the early items of business were officers’ reports, blanket purc...
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Holiday closures announced
December 24, 2025
The City of Okmulgee has announced closings for the upcoming holidays. City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, in observance of Christmas. Emergen...
Community Generosity Delivers Record Haul for Harlan Ford Toy Drive
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Community Generosity Delivers Record Haul for Harlan Ford Toy Drive
December 24, 2025
Seven truckloads of bicycles and a cargo van full of toys were delivered Friday afternoon to Okmulgee DHS, as the 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive wrapped up another successful holiday season. The de...
Legendary Coach Shares Memories
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Legendary Coach Shares Memories
December 24, 2025
Hall of Fame Coach Dan Sulivant, who piloted the 1975 Okmulgee Bulldogs to a Class 3A State Championship, stopped by the Times to visit with Editor Patrick Ford this week. Friday, Dec. 5, was the 50th...
Donations Aid Salvation Army
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Donations Aid Salvation Army
December 24, 2025
Today is the final day for the fundraising drive for the Salvation Army. Two representatives from Lend Nation Loan Company are pictured ringing the bells. Donations continue to come, as Richard Boone ...
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