A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO SOVEREIGN BANK FOR DONATING A NEW SCORE BOARD TO WOLVERINE STADIUM!

    2 years ago By News Staff

    The new digital scoreboard is a major upgrade from its predecessor and a welcomed addition to the historic Wolverine Stadium. Bank officials and employees are pictured above with the Holdenville Cheerleaders (L-R): Robyn Bates, Lindsey Phillips, Kaytlynn King, Tristin Goodman (front), Marcus Brown (back), Macy Davis, Audrey Miller, Mylisha Allen, Allyson Inselman, Lilly Scroggins, Rylee Eckles (in the air), Matty Jones, Blakeli Whiteman, Sierra Crawford, Maron Redmond, Amanda Ramey, Branna Hester (Branch Manager), Kayleigh Buck, Brian Nave, and Justin MoonP.h oto by Tom Turner

    A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO SOVEREIGN BANK FOR DONATING A NEW SCORE BOARD TO WOLVERINE STADIUM!

    DA JOHNSON EXPANDING REACH AND RESOURCES OF DISTRICT 22 TASK FORCE

    2 years ago By News Staff
    In a concerted effort to curb the growing threat of drug trafficking and violent crime, the District Attorney’s Office for the 22nd Prosecutorial District and the City of Holdenville have united to enhance the existing multi-jurisdictional District 22 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. The resolution approving the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement underscores the commitment of both entities to collaborate on the District 22 Multi-Jurisdictional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.

    Wolverine Sports by Tom Turner

    2 years ago By News Staff
    Wolverines shine in first scrimmage Holdenville played host to a multiple team scrimmage last Thursday and the Wolverines gave their hometown fans a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming 2023 season. The Konawa Tigers, Hugo Buffaloes and the Okemah Panthers joined Holdenville High at Wolverine Stadium and gave each school’s set of fans a peek at their team’s strengths at this point in the preseason.
    Holdenville sixth grader, Boston Bowman, sprints to the finish in his first place finish in the Holdenville xcountry meet. Bowman easily outdistanced all of his competition!

    Looking Back...the year was 1941

    2 years ago By News Staff
    PIONEER WOMEN HAD NOTHING ON LOTTIE Probably the best adapted resident of these parts for getting along on a desert island would be a 41-year old woman, just five feet tall and weighing only 98 pounds, who lives south of town on the far bank of Lake Holdenville. She is Miss Lottie Ledbetter, local housekeeping side worker, farmer, laborer and foster-mother of 10 children.
    Looking Back...the year was 1941

    CITY OF HOLDENVILLE SEEKS PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS’ GATHERING SPACE

    2 years ago By News Staff
    Holdenville’s senior citizens are facing a dilemma as the City seeks a permanent solution to provide a dedicated gathering space for them under the New Age Project. During a recent city council meeting, Hughes County Commissioner Jim Lively shed light on the financial constraints that the County Commissioners are facing, rendering them unable to fund a new senior citizens building, a responsibility which Councilman Mike Dockrey says he believes belongs to the city, not the county.

    HOLDENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT COLLABORATE TO ENHANCE SCHOOL SAFETY

    2 years ago By News Staff
    Holdenville High School has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of its students by partnering with the Holdenville Police Department to provide a dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO) for the upcoming school year. This strategic collaboration extends its coverage to all Holdenville Public Schools locations, reinforcing a safe learning environment for the entire community.

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