Are we, at last, in the final days of this great Pandemic? Some sources still run on about fresh outbreaks in scattered places, but the overall picture is good. Cases are declining. Each week hundreds of thousands are receiving their shots. Over. Millions have already had the dread disease while many others think the thing was a hoax. But as the number of those who have had COVID increase and the number of those vaccinated meld we approach something called herd immunity. Soon? Yes.

Frank T. Foster passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 72.

TJ Treadwell left here on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born June 6, 1985.

The Holdenville Lions Club will once again be sponsoring their annual fund-raising steak sandwich cookout during lunchtime on Friday, April 23 after being forced to cancel last year. The meal will include a steak sandwich, chips, and beverage for just $8 and can be purchased in the parking lot of Sherry Real Estate at the corner of Main and Hinckley. The funds they raise will help the Lions Club continue to support many worthy causes in the community. This included scholarships, eyeglass donations, the Meadows of Hope foster care program, as well as donations to the Toys for Tots program and more.

We were dressed and ready to go out for the New Years Eve Party. We turned on a night light, turned the answering machine on, covered our pet parakeet and put the cat in the backyard.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Justin Moon, with First National Bank & Trust Co in Holdenville, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in Oklahoma City. Moon was among 34 graduates of the school, which was held Feb.

Holdenville Softball team finishes third in conference The Holdenville High School softball team began the 66 Conference Tournament with an impressive 19-1 win over Okemah and came right back with a 17-2 victory over Chandler. The Wolverines were sailing along and on their way to earning the top trophy but Stroud showed why they are a top team in 4A and posted a 15-0 win over the Wolverines and sent Holdenville to the losers bracket.

MISDEMEANOR Isaiah Simpson— possession of controlled dangerous substance MARRIAGES Kenny Wayne Milam and Dana Ann Reece, both of Holdenville Christopher Lee Persinger and Danielle Floradanika Rowell, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Amber Jetaime McGhee vs. Justin Duane Boolin Kristee Lively Seeley vs.

This was my first political race and I want to thank the many of you who supported me. I made many new friends and had the opportunity to visit with many longtime friends that I have not seen in a long time. In whatever capacity I serve, I will be working for the betterment of Holdenville.

It has been a privilege to serve on the city council and many great things have happened in the past two years under the leadership of Mayor Massad. A special thank you to all my friends who supported me.