Holdenville Chief of Police Resigns

Body The following is the resignation letter from former Police Chief, Conny Clay to the City of Holdenville: To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to notify you that my last day as Chief of Police of Holdenville will be October 1, 2021.
Holdenville Police Chief, Conny Clay resigned effective Friday, October 1, with two more officers resigning with him. It left the town with no police on patrol part of the weekend. The city is currently contract with the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department to cover protection of Holdenville while the city police department is down to only three officers.

Area News in Brief

Body Notice to City of Holdenville Customers The due date on the recent water bills mistakenly says September 10, 2021. The correct due date is October 12, 2021.

Hughes County Court Records

Body HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS FELONY Andrew Leon Ervin OSW—grand larceny MISDEMEANORS Kelly Rene Sumpter—petit larceny Mason Tapia—domestic abuse-assault and battery Lonnie Ussery—unlawful possession of urine to defeat drug screening MARRIAGES Billy Wayne Price and Starla Ryan...

One Pharmacist’s View

Body Covid perils are still holding forth. But just not so bad now as perhaps a week or two ago. And will it reload and again assert itself as the big news story of our time and be the killer it has been. I hope not. This Covid has terrorized the world long enough.

Around Town

Body I have been associated with a variety of newspapers in one category or another for the past 70 years.

Early voting begins Thursday

Body Early voting begins Thursday October 7th for voters in Hughes County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

Richard Lewis Mantooth

Body Richard Lewis Mantooth passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Richard was born August 8, 1935 in Holdenville to Virgil and I.
Richard Lewis Mantooth