Winning and Losing

Success in life is much like a series of competitive events. We win or lose based on our effort, preparation, and the team we have around us. Shortly after I started my business, I realized I needed to develop an all-star team if I was going to win in the business world.

Sharp Minds for Little Children

A first grade school teacher had 25 students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It’s hard to believe these were actually done by first graders.

People of the black pen

My friend Debbie told me a story about her father that warmed my heart and stopped me cold. Here’s the basic story as she related it: My father grew up in a home where his father was an alcoholic and he had to quit school to provide for his family because his dad drank most of what he earned.
People of the black pen

Holdenville Man Sentenced on Kidnapping Charge

WASHINGTON – A member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma was sentenced today to more than 12 years in prison for his conduct in connection with a homicide that took place in 2017 within Indian Country in Oklahoma.

Services Held for Marilyn Simms

Marilyn Jane (Hicks) Sims was born January 26 , 1931 in Oklahoma City to Dr. C.A. and Atha (Meadors) Hicks of Holdenville, Oklahoma. She passed away April 18, 2022 at Villagio Assisted Living Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 91.
Services Held for Marilyn Simms

Wolverine Sports

Wolverine of the Week Cy Tiger is the Holdenville News Wolverine of the Week. Cy earned first place medals in the sprint relay races and the shot put at the track meet in Konawa.
Holdenville shot putter, Julius Jackson, prepares to take his turn at the meet in Konawa. The track team will travel to Madill on Saturday to compete in the regional track meet.

Tomato Cages

Tomato cages are very beneficial to the production of your tomatoes. Not only do they provide a support for indeterminate types to sprawl upon, but they also keep the fruit off the ground and provide better air circulation through the plants thereby reducing chances of disease development.
	Tomato Cages