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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. His words are still powerful and relevant all these years later as we face the challenges and problems in today’s chaotic world) “We come together today to affirm our conviction that God cares for us, whatever our ethnic, religious or political background may be.

WHAT IS A REVENUE BOND?

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What is a revenue bond, exactly? Imagine you want to build a big, fancy playground in your town, but you need money to do it. Imagine you want to build something really cool, like a new bridge, a sports stadium, or a water treatment plant, or even a new lake. These kinds of projects cost a lot of money, more than the government or organization has on hand. So, they need a way to get that money.

HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS

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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 and Judy Kay Dunn, both of Holdenville Jacob Gerome Martin and Amber Renee Williams CIVIL Capital One, NA. vs.

SEMINOLE SHERIFF ORDERED TO RESIGN, PAY BACK $2,566

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(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. to include the State Department of Health’s administrative order and additional information about the Hughes County Jail.)

Services were held for Larry Ervin

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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.
Services were held for Larry Ervin

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Jane Hill

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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. She is also survived by her very loud and gregarious children, Christy Sanders of Tulsa and Robert Sanders of St. Petersburg, Florida; Her sweet granddaughter Baylee Adams and even sweeter great granddaughter Sydney Adams of Orlando, Florida. She was predeceased by her younger brother James Duncan of Norman; she is survived by four sisters, Barbara Smith of Gulfport, Mississippi, Peggy Davis of Holdenville, Liz Duncan of Edmond, and Nancy Roche of Edmond, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Jane Hill

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO SOVEREIGN BANK FOR DONATING A NEW SCORE BOARD TO WOLVERINE STADIUM!

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The new digital scoreboard is a major upgrade from its predecessor and a welcomed addition to the historic Wolverine Stadium. Bank officials and employees are pictured above with the Holdenville Cheerleaders (L-R): Robyn Bates, Lindsey Phillips, Kaytlynn King, Tristin Goodman (front), Marcus Brown (back), Macy Davis, Audrey Miller, Mylisha Allen, Allyson Inselman, Lilly Scroggins, Rylee Eckles (in the air), Matty Jones, Blakeli Whiteman, Sierra Crawford, Maron Redmond, Amanda Ramey, Branna Hester (Branch Manager), Kayleigh Buck, Brian Nave, and Justin MoonP.h oto by Tom Turner

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO SOVEREIGN BANK FOR DONATING A NEW SCORE BOARD TO WOLVERINE STADIUM!

Contry Comments

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Overheard at a recent school reunion… He was a widower and she a widow. They had known each other for a number of years being high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the past without fail.
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DA JOHNSON EXPANDING REACH AND RESOURCES OF DISTRICT 22 TASK FORCE

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In a concerted effort to curb the growing threat of drug trafficking and violent crime, the District Attorney’s Office for the 22nd Prosecutorial District and the City of Holdenville have united to enhance the existing multi-jurisdictional District 22 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. The resolution approving the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement underscores the commitment of both entities to collaborate on the District 22 Multi-Jurisdictional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.