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Judith Gayle Miller passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of Avis and Lytle Anderson of Alva, Oklahoma. Judy graduated from Alva High School in 1959 and continued her education at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, where she earned her degree in 1963.

Kernek Elmer McDonald, Kenny as some of you may know him, born 18 June 1957, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Elmer and Hazel Marguerite (Wages) McDonald of Calvin, Oklahoma was raised as a mechanic and welder, Graduating as Valedictorian of his class in 1975, Kernek attended summer courses at Seminole Junior College, then joined the US Army in July 1975. Upon completion of Basic and AIT in Fort Polk, Louisiana, he was assigned at his home base, Fort Riley, Kansas, where he received beginning language courses to speak German. A transfer to several temporary stations in Europe resulted in receiving instruction of Rock Climbing and both Calm and White Water Kayaking, ending with an ascent of the Alpspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Upon successful completion of that training, Kernek received French Commando training in Trier, Germany with the 5th Regiment.

Here is a review from another school “Through the Years.” It is the latest real news from some of their esteemed alumni: Ted Balum, ‘72

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Federal charges previously filed against former Holdenville FFA Instructor, Cody Ryan Richison in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma have been dismissed, according to federal court records.

HOLDENVILLE, OK — Hughes County officially joined in the statewide celebration of Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) Week this past Monday. Local members from the Atwood OHCE Club and the South Canadian River Friends OHCE Club (based in Calvin) met with the County Commissioners for the formal signing of the proclamation.

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Manyofusremember the Iris Garden Club. They kept our park looking beautiful.

Holdenville High School senior Edmund Boyles has been inducted into the Holdenville Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame, recognizing a high school career marked by musical excellence, academic achievement and dedication to the HHS band program.