From America’s earliest days, discerning citizens knew this nation had a unique purpose under God. Throughout history, there have been seasons when that spiritual foundation was renewed and strengthened - times referred to as the Great Awakenings. These were not merely emotional movements, but profound touches from God in the hearts of individuals that spilled over into families, communities, and institutions. Lives were changed, priorities were reordered, and a renewed sense of moral clarity took root.

Some home gardeners enjoy a bountiful vegetable harvest, while others see plenty of flowers but little to no fruit. If your fruiting vegetables aren’t producing as expected, several common factors could be at play: Excess Nitrogen Early On: Applying too much nitrogen fertilizer at the beginning of the season encourages leafy growth rather than fruit development. This delays flowering and reduces the plant’s energy for setting fruit.

Regina Bell, 90 years young, is a former columnist for the Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer newspaper. This is her report brought to you with her permission.

On June 18, 2026, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at Snow Leopard Valley LLC (8420 Highway 9) in Wetumka, Oklahoma as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. “During our investigation, we were able to determine the business has been operating with an OBN Registration obtained by fraud using a ‘straw ownership’ scheme,” according to agency PIO Mark Woodward.

Felonies Saydee Victoria Adams – Battery/Assault and battery on police officer, Public intoxication Eddie Cross – Taking/ Receiving stolen credit or debit, Receive money/goods/service thru forged/revoked CC, Pattern of criminal offenses Misdemeanors Misty Dawn Griffith – Larceny Civil Russel Renfroe et al vs Independent School District No. 1 of Hughes County AKA Moss Public Schools et al – Negligence Citibank NA vs Joseph D Scott – Indebtedness Credit Acceptance Corporation vs David Russell – Indebtedness Jefferson Capital vs Linda Bryant – Indebtedness Kassandra Suzanne Bennett – Application for an order Julie Marie Bigby – Name Change In the matter of Edna Scott Now Fish – Estate of deceased In the matter of Vicki Lynne Shell – Estate of deceased In the matter of John Proctor Jr – Estate of deceased In the matter of Robert Nelson Perry – Estate of deceased Small Claims Mary Jacobs et al vs Derrick Jacobs – Entry and Detainer Freda Faye Odom vs Sadie Blanchard et al – Entry and detainer Protective Orders Freda Faye Odom vs Sadie Blanchard Freda Faye Odom vs Glendale Blanchard Cheyenne Renee Smith vs Angelia R Harjo Divorces Derrick Dwayne Roberson vs Tierra Lea Roberson Honathon Shea Person vs Dianna Marie Person Biance L Grizzle vs Nathaniel E Rinehart – Child Support Enforcement Marriage Licenses Yamil Omar Torres Robles and Allison Grace Bray James Hershell Mc-Coy and Anita Sue Gilbert TRAFFIC Corbyn D Brown – Failure to wear properly adjusted seatbelt restraint Frankie Lee Black – Operating or permitting operation of a vessel not properly equipped, Failure to possess current license for boat and motor Blake Hall-Kleweno – Expired tag Rainee An Mendoza – Oper M/V W/O valid D.L.

The lights may have gone out in the weight room last Thursday, but the impact of Coach Butch Rawls will shine in Holdenville for generations. Rawls, one of the most beloved figures in the history of Holdenville Public Schools, passed away Thursday morning, leaving behind a legacy measured not only in victories and championships, but in lives changed.

The Wolverine football program saw steady improvement during Butch Rawls tenure as the Holdenville High School Head Coach. Rawls had put in the time as an understudy to his predecessor, Scott Turner, and when it was his turn to take over the reins of the program he didn’t disappoint.

During Coach Rawl’s first tenure as Head football Coach, Holdenville made the playoffs 7 of 9 seasons. During that span, Holdenville claimed state prominence. Players were interviewed by The Daily Oklahoman, and Coach Patterson said, “We became such a big deal that a couple of times news helicopters landed on the field.” Rawls led Holdenville to 2 of the school’s 3 undefeated, regular seasons. There are a whole bunch of schools that never get one of those. They claimed 2 district titles during this time, and they earned a trip to the Semi-finals in 1999. Coach Rawls ended that first term as HC with posting a season record of 9-4 and another quarter-finals appearance. He even coached the lauded Oil Bowl at the end of that season.

The sooners lost to the Boomers by a slim margin of two points in the Candy Bowl Football game Friday night. A crowd of five hundred people watched as the Boomer and Sooner clubs made four touch downs each, but the disappointed Sooners failed to make as many conversions for extra points as did the Boomer team.

Adventures in Glory land. There is this place just south of the little town of Centrahoma.