Haylie Turner was one of the top finishers in the Elementary Division of the Wolverine Invitational Cross-Country Meet. It’s too early to determine if Haylie will be the same caliber runner as her dad but the youngster is showing some promise. One thing that stood out at the cross-country meet was how excited Haylie was to have her picture taken with her Dad, Ryan Turner. Haylie will be one to watch develop over the next few years because Ryan was the top runner in the state when he was a senior at Holdenville High.

Coach Sara Morgan’s Wolverine softball team has also been sidelined by the CoVid virus. The Wolverines had to not only miss a week of practice but they also had postpone an important district game with Hugo. However everything is on go this week. The Wolverines will take a 5-3 record in to a district game on the road to Antlers and return home Tuesday for a senior night match-up with Tecumseh. The Wolverines’ third game of the week will be Thursday when they host the Tishomingo Indians.

The CoVid virus has caused the Wolverines to miss a week of practice and caused both of Holdenville’s scrimmages to be cancelled. Wewoka, on the other hand, has a typical season thus far. The Tigers have been able to hold regular practices and has had two scrimmages. This is could be an advantage when the teams kick-off their regular season schedules on Friday.

The Holdenville High School football squad will open the 2020 football season Friday night when they face off with their perennial rival the Wewoka Tigers. Wewoka won last year’s contest and the wolverines will be looking to even the score when the two teams square off at Wolverine Stadium at 7:00.

The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented their annual community awards during their monthly general meeting on Thursday, August 20. These awards are normally presented during the Chamber Banquet. However, this large event was cancelled this year due to concerns about the COVID 19 virus.

Eileene Varley Stirman of Holdenville, Oklahoma was born on August 17, 1920. She is currently of the Heritage Village and N.H. in Holdenville. Her Birthday Celebration was made special by Staff but was quiet without company due to the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic of 2020.

A two-vehicle collision in Holdenville claimed the life of brothers Jaden Thomas Yarbrough, 21, Holdenville, and Lawrence Brice Yarbrough, 22, Shawnee, Saturday afternoon. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Thomas Yarbrough was driving a 2005 Ford 4-door westbound when he crossed the center line into the path of a 2012 Chevrolet pickup, striking head-on.

Child Find is a federally established, comprehensive system designed to ensure that each child is educated toward his or her maximum potential. The Holdenville School District is making a dedicated effort to locate, identify, and evaluate every child from age 3 to age 21 who is in need of Early Childhood Intervention or Special Education and Related Services.

SECURITY STATE BANK & EMPLOYEES donated a combined total of $350 to HALO. This donation will help move two donated dog kennels/ storage buildings to the animal shelter! We cannot thank the Security State Bank enough for all they do for the Holdenville Animal Lovers Organization! Pictured is Kendal Logan of SSB presenting the check to HALO Sec/Tres Kelly Smith

World War II Stories Holdenville and Hughes County has always been known for their patriotism. There are few if any World War II veterans left in our county.