Body A memorial service marking 158 years to the day of the Civil War Battle of Honey Springs will be held outside on the lawn of the Honey Springs Battlefield visitor center on July 17. Welcome and opening remarks will be given by Adam Lynn, the Honey Springs Battlefield site manager.

Body Dorthy Marceline “Sis” England died peacefully in Walnut Grove Living Center on July 8th 2021 in McAlester, OK at the age of 93 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Body LaNita Kayrl ‘Lani’ Radke passed away in San Bernardino, California on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the age of 73 years. Lani was the daughter of Harmon Adair and Kayrl Lea (Sawyer) Adair, born on August 2, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Body Wolverines Welcome New Head Coach Thomas Walser has been selected as Holdenville’s new football coach. Walser takes over for Coach Monte Lewis who has moved back to Kansas to become the head coach at a Wichita area high school.

Body 50 YEARS AGO Our friend Andy Massey brought our attention to the fact that this is the 50th anniversary of the year his close friend and fellow classmate, Billy Janes, won the state discuss throw championship. Andy recalls Bill being full grown by the time he was 15 years old.

Body EUGENE, OR—In a move many are hailing as both “stunning” and “brave”, hammer-throwing athlete Gwen Berry turned her back on the flag as the national anthem played after she qualified to represent America in the Olympics.

Body Everyone knows the 2020 election was literally the most secure and fair presidential election—like, ever. But we know there are still a few skeptics out there.

Body Coming Soon...... Fall Sports The “Dead Period” as defined by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) is officially over! It’s time for high school athletes to earnestly prepare for the fall sports seasons.

Body I had the opportunity to visit with my longtime friends Earl and Saundra Hull Ingram at the recent Allen Pancake Breakfast. Saundra’s father, Kenneth Hull is featured in today’s Publisher’s Pen.

Body HHS 2 nd Semester Principal’s Honor Roll Robert Adams Kamden Arnn Felisity Austin Quetzali Becerra Kenzie Boone Kayton Bruner Isaiah Buck Fa’Khri Carter Makayla Chambers Sara Coats Matt Cox Sierra Crawford Emma Factor Olivia Farris Brooklin Ford Cyrus Franks Emma Franks Hannah...