The city council wasted no time in filling the vacant council seat left open by the resignation of Ward 2 City Council member, Amber Orr two weeks ago. David Leewright was placed on the Agenda by Ward 1 City Councilman, Lynn Lantz for discussion and possible action to fill the seat at last Tuesday’s meeting.

Janie Ann Harjo passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 66. Janie was born April 18, 1956 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to James Dale Faulkner and Elsie Mae (McGirt) Faulkner.

Billy Charles Moss passed away Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 78. Billy was born September 17th, 1943 in Bremerton, WA to Billy A.

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The Holdenville Wolverine fast pitch softball season officially began Monday with the girls traveling to Bethel for the season opener. The Wolverines have been working in the heat since July 15 and now it’s time to start playing for real. Wolverine head coach, Rick Scott, is pleased with the team progress. Things were a little rough at first but the team is getting better. The Wolverines lost a strong senior class to graduation and are trying to rebuild. The Wolverines are young but the coaching staff is optimistic.

INA REAMS is one of the most beloved ladies in our community. She was recently honored on her 90th Birthday. As you can tell by looking at her, she looks much younger than her age and is as beautiful today as she has always been. She is also one of the most respected admired Christians this community has ever known. She is pictured above with her daughter, Pam Stewart (left) and her sister, Linda Skinner (right).

Exciting news! Let’s give a BIG welcome to Tiffany Cook. She is going to be our new librarian at Reed! Hey Wolverines! My name is Tiffany Cook, I am excited to return home to Holdenville Public School.

Hi everyone! My name is Jailynn Porter and I am so excited to join the Wolverine community. A 2017 graduate of Allen High School, I received my Bachelor’s degree from East Central University this past spring. As a first-year teacher, I can’t wait to have a Pre-K class. I am excited to begin this journey with a great group of people.

Band Practice Underway A wiseman once said: “The secret to success is hard work”. The Holdenville High School Golden Pride Band is definitely successful and they definitely put in the work! The band meets early every morning and they march from 7 to 9:30.

Battle of the sisters......Holdenville pitcher, Bella Smith pitched Holdenville Alumni, Kirista Zachary George, took the circle to her sister Braydyn in the Holdenville Varsity-Alumni Game. for displays her pitching form in the varsity vs Alumni If you want to know the won the duel.....you’ll have to ask one game. The Alumni edged the varsity 7-4 for the win. of the sisters.