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HOLDENVILLE — Medical marijuana-related tax collections saw a notable decline in March compared to February across Holdenville, Wetumka and Hughes County, according to newly released state figures. In Holdenville, total combined marijuana and associated sales tax collections dropped from $33,336.75 in February to $11,489.37 in March, a decrease of more than $21,800.

HOLDENVILLE, Okla. — The Holdenville Public Library will soon see major improvements aimed at increasing accessibility for all visitors, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the American Li-brary Association.

The Holdenville High School Softball Team opened the week with a 10-9 win over 15th a ranked Wetumka Team. The Wolverines picked up their second win of the week in a contest with Okemah in the 66 Conference Tournament with a solid run rule defeat over Okemah.

HOLDENVILLE — A newly released midyear legislative analysis is highlighting Oklahoma State Rep. David Smith as one of the more independent voices in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

“Drones can be useful tools, and I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is ‘the right tool for the right job.’” Martha Stewart On Nov.

On nearly every important measure of academic success, Oklahoma now sits at the bottom. That hasn’t always been the case.

DEAR BILL, As most Gene Autry fans know Gene was a multi-talented man. Most men are content to have one successfui career in a lifetime. Gene had three; singing movies, and business. A biographical sketch describes him as singer/ guitarest, song writer, actor, and business executive. He was also a promising ballplayer in his youth and I have no doubt had he chosen this profession he would have been a top level player and possibl. a Hall of Farner. As it is, Gene is in at least 3 halls of fame; cowboy,country music, songwriters, and his hand and boot prints are embedded in Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. (If I’m not mistaken, Champion’s hoofprints are in it as well.

HOLDENVILLE — A recent explosion near North Pine Street and West 10th Avenue has prompted renewed concerns about illegal squatting and public safety within the city, according to information released by Holdenville City Inspector Ron Wiseman.