The Second World War was a bloody conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The war was waged between the Axis powers, which included Ger-many, Italy and Japan, and the Allied powers of France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, Chi-na, according to Britannica. The start of WWII World War II began when Adolf Hitler ordered the in-vasion of Poland, despite an agreement with the Soviets about control and division of the nation. Poland had guar-antees of British and French military support should it be attacked by Germany. There-fore, when Hitler’s invasion began in late August 1939, Great Britain and France de-clared war on September 3, thus marking the onset of World War II. The war raged on for six years, only coming to an end with Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) on August 14, 1945.

The Pen Pals program at Allen Gamble Correctional Center reached a significant milestone this week, graduating its 100th class and celebrating the training of 1,001 dogs over the past 20 years. “The Pen Pals program exemplifies the power of second chances, both for the dogs and the inmates,” said Kay Thompson, ODOC chief of Public Relations.

Looking back...Holdenville 1956.

Why Waste Paper? I recently asked a student where his homework was. He replied, “It’s still in my pencil.” Money Laundering “Don’t do that,” I said when one of my first graders playfully draped a dollar bill over his eyes.

FELONIES Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property MISDEMEANORS Kenneth Leon Purvis – Domestic assault and battery CIVIL Tinker Federal Credit Union vs Michael F. Tate et al – Indebtedness Credit Acceptance Corporation vs Leesa D.

Lion Jerrie Lindsey presenting Hailey Cox her scholarship check from the Holdenville Lions Club. Hailey is attending Seminole State College to get her basics. The she will continue to pursue a degree in education.

The Holdenville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Draper, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a home invasion and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on the evening of August 3, 2025.

The City of Holdenville has issued an official notice to residents following the discovery of small traces of lead in its water system. In a mass mailing distributed July 16, city officials notified the community that some water service lines are made of “unknown materials,” raising the possibility that lead may be present in parts of the system.

All-State week was a special week for area athletes. The week began with Holdenville High School All-State basketball player, Myah Olden, putting on a stellar performance in the All-State basketball game on Tuesday.

HOLDENVILLE — A Holdenville woman was arrested on July 10 following a reported assault and property damage incident involving her ex-boyfriend near the intersection of Gulf and 2nd Street. According to a probable cause affidavit filed at the Hughes County Courthouse, Summer Gaskins, 34, is facing charges of domestic assault and battery.