Pictured above are 2021 HHS Graduates (L-R): Leigha Phillips, Emma Norman, Cody McFarland, Laynee Phillips, and Zaida Wood Kaden Morris and Xander Morris Shawn Richmond and Layton Richmond Layton sang a beautiful solo during the commencement exercises - “My Hometown” Gabrielle Dindy and Wellington “Junebug” Dindy Delores Melton, Haylie Rogers, and Lori Babb Pictured above are 2021 HHS Graduates (L-R): Dylan Jay, Destrie Cloud, Jimmy Sipes, Leroy Grizzle, and Persephone Gonzales Brandynn Coleman and Hunter Smith Skye Blue Mothersole, Morgan Wells, and Elizabeth Westwood Pictured above from the HHS Class of 2021 (L-R): Allyssa McCoy, Jacob Young, Danielle Sullivan, and Tyson Buck.

I was a witness to what happened in Wetumka a few years ago when three new council members with their own agenda took over. Within a short time, longtime employees walked off their jobs, the community became deeply divided, and eventually two of the council members resigned under pressure. It was a disaster.

Brandynn Coleman, a senior at Holdenville High School, has been selected as the first recipient of the Leestra Robinson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Class of 2010. Brandynn’s hard work in all that he does, dedication to leaving his community better than he found it, and love for Christ are just a few, among many, reasons he is the first scholarship recipient. Brandyn recently received his Eagle Scout Rank in Boy Scouts, the highest rank one can hold. He plans to continue his education at Eastern Oklahoma State College at Wilburton in the fall.

Dallas Davenport and Reagan Irby Eli Hanson and Hailey Martch Hunter Smith and Lindsey Grant QUEEN KRISTA GRANT KING LANDON SIPES Mason Carpitcher and Quennett Grieve Manning Turner and Makayla Chambers Leroy Grizzle and Mogan Wells.

We Oklahomans recall with pride the fact that noted humorist Will Rogers was from the Sooner State and didn’t mind telling about his heritage to people in Hollywood, Washington DC, the South, overseas and any other place where people would listen.

Charles Toma Barnes—failure to register as sex offender Ryan Shane Barton— grand larceny Russell Shane Epperly—threaten to perform act of violence; disturbing the peace Coty Lee Ford— domestic assault and battery Clifton Edward Gaskins—domestic abuse in presence of minor Larhesa Lanell Hill—domestic abuse in presence of minor; protective order violation William Marcus Morgan—hold for okla county only Kristina Pack—sanction.

FELONY Coty Ford—domestic abuse-assault and battery MISDEMEANORS Kayla N. Villanueva OSW—obtaining money, property or valuable thing by false & bogus check DIVORCE Susan Anne Howshar vs.

The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors announces its 2021 Summer Art Program, which will be held for three weeks in June at the Art Center. Classes are limited to 15 students each. Sign up and pay to secure your spot! Scholarships are available to students who need it. Holdenville Schools provides free lunch each day. A parent or guardian must pick up their child at the end of class unless we are notified otherwise. Leave electronics at home, please!

It seems like everyone I know has serious medical problems. Some are of their own making while others are just a result of being on this planet for so many decades.

Dear Next Generation, There is much that I have learned in my 70 years on earth—most of it in the last 50 years. It’s important for the younger generation to learn of the successes, failures, and history from those who preceded them.