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Body Martha Johnson is not only one of our dearest friends, but also a lady that spreads joy everywhere she goes. You never see her without a smile. We always look forward to her visits….Had a good visit with David Paslay this past week. He told me his dad, Glen, is doing great!
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Remember When... Military Police

Body One of the distinctive features of World War II as a “total war” (as compared with all the smaller wars in which we’ve subsequently been involved) was the requirement for members of the Armed Forces to be in uniform at all times when they were appearing in public, no matter how...

ECU Donates Books

Body Jaylea Harpole/ECU ADA – East Central University’s Linscheid Library is fulfilling its goal of serving populations that otherwise may be overlooked, most recently the Davis Correctional Facility.

Hughes County Court Docket

Body MAY 11, 2021 JUDGE: B. GORDON ALLEN 8:30 AM Nikki Foster—maintaining dwelling for keeping & selling controlled dangerous substances; unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia JUDGE: TRISHA D.

Services Wednesday for Billye Gann

Body Billye June Gann passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at her home in Lamar, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Billye was born December 30, 1939 in Highlands, Texas to Roy Baldwin and Leona Wood Medler.
Services Wednesday for Billye Gann

Reed Elementary Maintains GE Model School Status

Body Principal Danielle Patterson recently learned that Reed Elementary has once again earned the prestigious designation as a Great Expectations (GE) Model School. This is the 18th year Reed has earned this impressive honor.
GE MODEL SCHOOL - A group of 3rd grade students at Reed Elementary join Principal Danielle Patterson in celebrating the school’s 18th consecutive year to be named a Great Expectations Model School.

Girls’ Relay Team State Runner-Up

Body Wolverines State Runner-Up The Holdenville Wolverine track team finished the 2021 season with two state runner-up finishes at the class 3A track meet at Catoosa. The Holdenville relay team finished second behind Beggs in both the 4x100 relay and the 4x200 relay.
The Phillips twins won a combination of 5 medals at the state 3A meet. Leigha won two medals and Laynee won three.

Holdenville Teachers of the Year Announced

Body CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 20-21 REED ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR, Mrs. Casi Story! We are very blessed to have Mrs. Story at Reed. She is extremely dedicated and very worthy of this wonderful recognition!
Holdenville Teachers of the Year Announced

Letter to the Editor by Earl Dunkleburger

Body I really don’t know how to begin this. I don’t even know what to call it, a letter or a statement but it is what is on my mind and my heart. I lived over half of my life in Holdenville and raised our family there.