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Christmas is always changing. The biblical story never changes but your story is always changing. How we celebrate and view the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus may change throughout life. We view the story one way as children but then the story matures as we age.

At the recent Holdenville City Council meeting, crucial information regarding the safety and well-being of Holdenville Lake Dam was revealed as the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) issued its annual lake dam report. The OWRB plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of over 4,700 jurisdictional size dams across the state, providing essential design standards and technical assistance for dam construction, repair, and maintenance.

In a recent Holdenville City Council meeting, a significant step was taken to recognize and appreciate the dedication of the city’s long-term employees. Holdenville City Manager Larry Mitchell presented a memo requesting an adjustment to the longevity bonuses and increases for city employees, marking the first revision of this policy since February 2016.

Holdenville, OK – The City of Holdenville has announced a public hearing scheduled for December 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed FY-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The focus of the hearing will be on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project, a vital initiative for the community’s infrastructure.

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Holdenville High School’s Golden Pride band has another reason to celebrate as Ty Phillips, an accomplished saxophonist, secured top honors in the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) All-State Symphonic Band.

In a recent City Council meeting, the residents of Holdenville received unsettling news about the state of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The City of Holdenville has received a violation letter from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), shedding light on a persistent issue that dates back to 2021.