At this year’s Hughes County Junior Livestock Show, the community came together to honor a man whose impact on agricultural education and the lives of countless students is immeasurable. Gerald Roberts, a longtime agricultural education teacher, was recognized for his years of hard work, dedication, and, above all, his care and concern for the students he taught. The show was officially dedicated to both Roberts and his former colleague, Dale Turner, in appreciation of their contributions to agricultural education in Holdenville.

Wolverines Play-off Journey Ends The journey through the district, regional and area tournaments can be tough. Every team begins with a chance to make it to the Big House.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!

An elderly gentleman had been having serious hearing problems for a number of years. Finally, he went to an audiologist to see what could be done to help. Once he was fitted with a set of hearing aids, the man’s hearing improved 100%.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 202324 school year. The information comes from testing done in the spring of 2024. According to www.schoolreportcards. ok.gov, report card measures serve as indicators of how public schools are serving students in a variety of areas. Measured at different points, indicators work together to provide a snapshot of school performance.

Imagine this: You’re a single mom, with two young children and no family in town and no real friends to lean on. You make it day by day, as long as nothing goes wrong. But your world tilts when you find out you need an extensive surgery requiring a week long stay in the hospital. Who will take care of your kids?

Denise Brown has officially filed as a candidate for the Holdenville City Council Ward 2 election, set to take place on April 1, 2025. With extensive experience in public service and a deep commitment to the community, Brown is eager to bring her expertise to the city council.

My late father had pretty traditional views when it came to politics. As one who survived the Great Depression, he thought Franklin D. Roosevelt was sent by a Protestant (probably Baptist) God to help poor, of whom we were among the poorest, people survive.

At its latest meeting, the Holdenville City Council made a key decision regarding the operation of the city pool, voting unanimously to have the city hire seasonal workers to run the facility this summer.

James Morrow, born on July 1, 1936, passed away February 15, 2025, at the age of 89 in his home in the presence of loved ones after a full life of service, love, and joy. James was born to Jim Grafton Morrow and Ora (Jackson) Morrow in Holdenville, Oklahoma.