By Ken Childers Editor, Seminole Producer Outgoing District Attorney Paul Smith has resigned from a teaching position at Holdenville Public Schools after coming under fire for taking the job while he was still in office. Smith, who represents District 22 (Seminole, Hughes, and Pontotoc Counties), was appointed as District Attorney in 2017 following the resignation of his predecessor, Chris Ross.

Team members are: Back Row: Coach Casey LaValley, Coach Abi LaValley, Melissa Merriman, Cylee Null, Kylierae Leftwich, Lilly Scroggins, Autumn Jackson, Makaylie Crawford, Aubri Bowser, Peyton Lockhart, Head Coach Rick Scott. Middle Row: Zyannn, Isabella Smith, Madybelle McFarland, Anayiah Delarosa, Tresley Dennie, Kalena Harper, Melody Cruces, Bayleigh Williams, Hailey Cox Bottom Row: Chloe Hamilton, Isabella Adam

David Leewright was sworn in as the new Ward 2 City Councilman at Holdenville’s last city council meeting. Mr.

Wanda W. (Davis) Smith passed from this earth Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the age of 88.

By: Sara Coats and Jonathan Wiseman The Holdenville FFA Chapter has kicked off the new school year and has a newly elected slate of officers. This year, officers are excited to take charge. Jon Wiseman said “This year, our team’s vision and goal is a year of service to our community. We are incredibly fortunate to live in a community where FFA is a priority, and where we are given the opportunity to work with the community.” Wiseman said he is looking forward to his year of service with the officer team. This year’s 2022-2023 Holdenville FFA Officers are President, Eliza Maylen; Vice President, Avery Kahle; Secretary, Jonathan Wiseman; Reporter, Sara Coats; Treasurer, Belle McFarland; Sentinel, Shelby Austin; Parliamentarian, Quennett Grieve; Historian, Grace Stewart.

Hughes County Deputies worked an accident Saturday night, August 27 at approximately 11:30pm. Cord Phillips, who was driving his brand new motorcycle had slowed to turn off of East Highway 270 onto Rogers Drive in front of Holdenville Pizza Hut when a vehicle traveling approximately 55 mph driven by a minor hit him from behind. A Hughes County Deputy arrived shortly after the crash. The driver of the vehicle attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended less than a mile from the scene of the accident. Phillips was Medi-Flighted out of Holdenville General Hospital and the driver of the vehicle was taken into custody by Creek Nation Lighthorse.

Dear Diary, Just moved to Oklahoma! Yee haw and what a wonderful place! Now this is a state that knows how to live!! Beautiful sunny days and warm balmy evenings. It is beautiful. I’ve finally found my home. I love it here.

The Holdenville Wolverine softball team had a break out week! The Wolverines split with Allen Monday, swept Eufaula on Tuesday and then picked up a couple of wins in the 66 Conference Tournament. Holdenville picked up their first win of the year with a 10-9 victory over Allen. Then promptly whipped Eufaula 10-0 and 11-1. Holdenville got on the scoreboard with a 2 run scoring double by Belle McFarland in the Wolverine’s 10-0 win over Eufaula and Cylee Null took advantage of the lead and pitched her first no hitter of the year. The Wolverines added 8 more runs to increase the margin to 10-0 and Holdenville had put together a huge breakout win.

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