Wendell Wayne Harjo

Obituaries

August 23, 2024

Wendell Wayne Harjo

February 2, 1964 – August 18, 2024

Wendell Wayne Harjo, 60, a resident of Henryetta, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Okmulgee. Wendell was born February 2, 1964, in Tahlequah to Norma Jean (Harjo) and Robert Ray Chalakee, Sr. Rev. Mitchell Taylor and Rev. Wallace Gambler will officiate. Funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, at Hickory Ground Indian Baptist Church. Arrangements and Services under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

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Thompson, Fetgatter to speak at Republicans meeting

September 6, 2024

The Okmulgee County Republicans’ next meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, and they will have the honor of hosting Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Scott Fetgatter, who will speak during t...

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Open meeting, open records seminars planned

September 6, 2024

City, county, school and other organizations are being invited to participate in another public meeting to share information on open meetings and records.After overwhelming success in 2023, the Office...

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Labor Day Contest Winners Crowned

September 6, 2024

Congratulations to reigning champion Lindsey Babino for her first place win in this year’s Homemade Ice Cream Competition. Her apple pie ice cream was the winning entry. Also, congratulations to Alber...

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Cruise Knight planned Sept. 28

September 6, 2024

It’s September - not too hot and not too cold. Football is about to dominate Friday nights and fall festivals will take over on Saturdays in October. Take advantage of the third Cruise Knight of the y...

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Labor Day Parade winners named

September 6, 2024

The winners for the annual Henryetta Labor Day Parade have been announced: Cars Tiny Tots • 1st - Luke Sands/Josie Ligons • 2nd - Lilith Graham • 3rd - Abigail Rocha --- Juniors • 1st - Henryetta MS C...

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Okmulgee County Fair continues

September 6, 2024

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with lots of fun, exhibits and plenty of animals ready for competition.The event continues through Saturday, and visitors are able to enter at 9 a.m. ea...

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Henryetta Schools

September 6, 2024

Monday: Breakfast: Caramel Cinnamon Rolls Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast:Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Breadsticks Wednesday: Breakfast: Waffle Lunch: Chicke...

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Henryetta tent revival planned

September 6, 2024

The community is invited to attend a tent revival from Sept. 9-14. The event will be held at Tabernacle of Praise, 2770 Dewar Ave. in Henryetta. Jason and Brandi Page will be the evangelists, as they ...

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Applications for PN program accepted

September 6, 2024

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the January 2025 cohort of its highly regarded Practical Nursing (PN) program.With a focus on preparing...

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Okmulgee’s Got Talent returns Saturday

September 6, 2024

Okmulgee Community Theatre presents local talent on stage for the fourth year.Okmulgee’s Got Talent IV will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th Street in downtow...

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Cornhole tourney winners named

September 6, 2024

The Henryetta Lions Club Jared Been Memorial Cornhole Tournament winners were announced following two days of play in support of a great cause.A great big thank you to those who participated in the sp...