Monthly archive

Publisher’s Pen

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Our longtime friend Debbie Wilson is always busy helping our county. We really appreciate all the work she has done to make sure we have a county fair. There are a lot of events planned and we hope the weather is agreeable . . .

It was great to see Earl Lavon and his daughter Renita

Service Saturday for Rinda Jean Smith

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Rinda Jean Smith was born in Hanna, Oklahoma to Cecil A. Williamson and Leo Pansey (Tabor) Williamson on February 20, 1943. She passed from this life on November 27, 2020.

Buddy Grizzle

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Buddy Grizzle passed away Tuesday, November 24th 2020, at his home in Holdenville at the age of 73. Buddy was born August 18th, 1947, to JD and Letha Grizzle of Holdenville.

Holdenville Christmas Parade cancelled

5 years ago By News Staff

Body The annual Holdenville Christmas Parade has been cancelled this year as a precaution to prevent the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus. This annual event is sponsored by the Holdenville Chamber of Commerce and was scheduled for Monday, December 14.

Sister Act III in New Location

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Sister Act III has moved to their new location at 111 W. Main in downtown Holdenville.

Hughes County Education...the Year was 1935

5 years ago By News Staff

Body HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Hughes County was carved out of what was once a part of the Indian territory. That part of the county which is located south of the South Canadian River, is a part of what was once the Choctaw Nation.

THE HHS CLASS OF 1955 RECENTLY CELEBRATED THEIR 65TH CLASS REUNION

5 years ago By News Staff

Body THE HHS CLASS OF 1955 RECENTLY CELEBRATED THEIR 65TH CLASS REUNION. Six members of the class along other classmates from various graduating years, gathered at Rudy Alan’s Steakhouse for a luncheon and great time of fellowship.

Operation Christmas Child drop-off sites open

5 years ago By News Staff

Body As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 dropoff sites are now open.

Peggy Brooks

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Peggy Ann Brooks peacefully passed away November 7, 2020 in Washington. She was born in Hughes County, Oklahoma October 6, 1932 to James Grafton and Orah Morrow. Peggy and David Brooks married on March 27, 1954 in California

Dale Freeman Milam

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Dale Freeman Milam passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville Oklahoma at the age of 86. Dale was born October 17, 1934 to Ira and Mary (Freeman) Milam in Lamar, Oklahoma.