Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of a nation. Fireworks blaze across the sky, flags ripple in the breeze, and stirring speeches proclaim that we are a free people. The word freedom rings out from every parade and pulpit. But have we paused to consider what we mean when we use that word?

Wanda Faye (Myers) Chancellor, age 91, passed away peacefully in her son’s home in Horntown, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by many loving family members. She was born December 17, 1933, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to James and Lula Faye (Roberts) Myers.

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July and Korea Yes, I remember that date in June 1950. It seems like forever ago and I guess it was.

Park View Bounces Crown from Central Two Three-Event Winners Lead PV to Olympic Win A speedy Park View team sparked by John Taylor and Jackie Johnson Tuesday night ended Central’s 7-year reign as champion of the city Little Olympics.

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HOLDENVILLE — An early morning burglary last month led to a foot pursuit, the recovery of multiple stolen firearms, and the identification of a suspect through security footage, according to a probable cause affidavit filed at the Hughes County Courthouse.

At a recent meeting of the Holdenville Hospital Authority, CEO Steve Stewart provided an update on the financial health and ongoing activities at Holdenville General Hospital, highlighting both accomplishments and challenges faced by the rural facility.

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A LOOK AT THE PAST The Holdenville High School reunion weekend brings out a lot of stories from the past. Sometimes the stories are embellished a bit and sometimes not! Well, let’s be honest, maybe there’s reality and maybe there’s fantasy.