HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS FELONY Melissa Fanshier—actual physical control of vehicle under the influence MISDEMEANOR Melissa Fanshier--assault & battery DIVORCE Russel E. Arthur vs.

NORMAN -- Kaitlin Milligan accepted an invitation to represent the United States in the 2020 Arnold Palmer Cup, it was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America on recently. The junior will become the third Sooner to compete in the event, but the first on the women’s side. Kaitlin is the daughter of Dr. Michael and Kristi (Herdlitchka) Milligan of Norman. Kristi is a Holdenville High School graduate.

Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade education? Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895? This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina, Kansas.

He was so upset that fateful Sunday morning. The Ol’ Devil had been busy, creating heartache and emotional injury in his small East Texas town. So the young pastor had decided that it was time to preach against that wily serpent. High time somebody exposed who was causing such turmoil.

Loneliness is such a sad affair, as the saying goes, and our politicians have succeeded in turning America into a lonely nation by decree. We are going on four months now of lockdowns, business shutdowns, and few social gatherings. What this is doing to the nation’s psyche has been devastating.

Dear Holdenville Students, Parents, Staff, and Community, Today, the district has received notification that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the person involved, I believe it is best to communicate transparently with you so that well-informed decisions can be made for your family.

Saturday August 15th Holdenville’s Stroup Park transformed into a family fun attraction honoring our local law enforcement. Organizers Michelle Rhinehart and Amber Orr and their volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure this event was successful. Bringing a water slide, live music, free Snowcones, face painting, a dunk tank, and even a donut eating contest to the park. People of all ages enjoyed everything the event offered. Hughes County Sheriff Marcia Maxwell and her deputies attended the event bringing smiles and positivity and a few dunks in the dunk tank and cooling off on the water slide. Live entertainment from the Steve Keesee band livened up the atmosphere throughout the event! A special motorcycle ride in from the local America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club kicked off the event. Special guests Jason Self, Military and Veteran Representative and Law Enforcement Coordinator for Congressman Markwayne Mullin, spoke alongside with Robert Hawkins, deputy chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse thanking the community for supporting local law enforcement. The event raised over $1500.00 for the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial, which supports families of the fallen, veterans and more. Michelle and Amber would like to thank everyone who participated in and donated to the event.

Bessie Mae Parker passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 78. Bessie was born September 18, 1941 in Egypt, Texas to Walter Carl Howell and Lizzie (Zickuhr) Howell.

Jordan Heath Carlton, 34, of Dallas, Texas was born on April 28, 1986 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He passed away on August 17th, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. After 14 months of a heroic battle, he succumbed to his injuries.

Enrollment in the 2020-2021 4-H program is open for Hughes County students, and anyone interested in joining is encouraged to visit the 4honline. com website and sign up. Previously enrolled members should log in to their account to renew their membership using the same email and password to login as previous years, using the “forgot password” option if needed. Should a student forget the email they used, they can call the Hughes County OSU extension office at (405) 379-5470 for assistance.