Body Jane Ann Hill passed from this mortal coil on June 23, 2023 at the great age of 80. She was a proud resident of Wetumka, but her circle included our dear Holdenville, Yeager, and Lamar as well. She is survived by her husband Wesley Hill who is well known in these parts.

Body The City of Holdenville is taking a proactive step to enhance its governance structure by embarking on the process of codifying the city code.

Body Katanya Ann Marks OSW—forgery in the second degree Gregory Phillip Stephens—domestic abuse-assault and battery MISDEMEANORS Jonathan Michael Edwards OSW— threaten to perform act of violence MARRIAGES Dana Leann Buckelew and Christopher James Edwards, both of Atwood Hud Dutton...

Body The Oklahoma Department of Corrections will add the Holdenville prison to those under its control this October. After nearly 30 years, the privately owned Davis Correctional Facility will switch hands to the state.

Body (Update: This article was updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, to include the Office of Attorney General’s deferred prosecution agreement with Shannon Smith. The article had been updated previously at 1:10 p.m.

Body Larry Arnold Ervin passed away at his home in Holdenville on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years. Larry was the son of Coy & Myrtle (Hayes) Ervin, born on October 6, 1952, in Oildale, California.

Body Holdenville residents enjoyed a refreshing and exciting summer this year, thanks to the thriving pool season that saw families and friends flocking to the local swimming hole.

Body My mom and dad were raised in the depression. My mom was one of ten children.

Body Billy Graham speaks of tragedy Note: Billy Graham’s remarks given at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Friday, September 14, 2001, brought hope and healing to a shocked nation.