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Holdenville schools will remain closed another week

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Holdenville Public Schools announced on Sunday they will remain closed for another week, October 19 - 23, while students continue to attend virtual classes over the internet.

Traffic stop leads to drug bust

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Sergeant Andrew Ott of the Holdenville Police Department was dispatched to the area around Highway 48 and Highway 270 regarding a reckless driver. The vehicle was described as a silver Nissan with a Seminole Nation tag.

Pictured above are items that were found during a recent traffic stop. Story above.

Downtown Trick or Treat and Christmas Parade announced

5 years ago By News Staff

Body The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced two upcoming community events during their October 15 general membership meeting. The next major community event will be the annual Downtown Trick or Treat event that is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 3:30 p.m.

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Holdenville Police Chief Conny Clay (left) was sworn in by City Attorney Trey Irby as Mayor John Massad oversees the ceremony during the October 6 City Council meeting. The Council later approved the purchase of three police vehicles. See full story page B-8.

Police Chief sworn in, police vehicles approved

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Holdenville Chief of Police Conny Clay was officially sworn into office during the October 6 City Council meeting, although his hiring had been approved during a previous meeting.

The Publisher’s Pen

5 years ago By Bill Robinson

Body We received a really nice not from our long time friend Ida Monroe. She is the daughter of the late Rhea Cahill Horne. She wrote that she read with interest Alec Lesueur’s obituary. She remembers as a child waking in the morning to the sound of his music from down the street.