Holdenville cross country runner, Lane Childs, won 4th place in the Wolverine Invitational. Holdenville will travel to Okemah on Saturday to compete in the Panther Classic..

Christian Zambrano.

Holdenville running back, # 10, Izaia King, cuts up field for a nice gain in the Wolverines’ scrimmage with Okemah. Holdenville will travel to Wewoka to face the Tigers on Friday..

Old Geezers had another successful August luncheon at Smokin Joe’s Rib Ranch in Davis. I’m sure there were plenty of stories going around the table! You might want to join them; you’ll have a great time!

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Hughes County. Three weeks ago there were a reported 25 new cases, two weeks ago another 37 new cases, and last week an additional 43 new cases in the county.

Hughes County District 3 County Commissioner Tommy Peak passed away Saturday. He was an outstanding public servant and dear friend to the publisher and the Holdenville News. He will be greatly missed, not only in his capacity as a commissioner, but as friend to many.

HOLDENVILLE WELCOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST GROUPS OF NEW TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF IN RECENT HISTORY. WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT! FRONT ROW (L-R): Brittany Crosby, Shannon Brown, Rachel Ferree, Shelley Carter, Abby Christopher, Breanna Hill, Twila Grizzle, Julie Horton, Jedadiah Smith.

One of the results of this Covid was Pat and I have watched a lot more movies here at home than normal. One would think when you glance background that I would have seen all the movies that I should.

WHY join 4H? Great question!! Holdenville 4H is a positive and fun after school club where Students will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, participate in community service projects, learn from various monthly guest speakers, and interact with other community organizations.

Update on my millionaire status Eagerly I had been awaiting the arrival of the envelope. Finally, it came and as I ripped it open, I held my breath.