*Murderer says detective ruined his reputation *City unsure why the sewer smells *World Bank says poor need more money *Feds say fish need water *Headless body found in topless bar *Statistics show that teen pregnancies drop off significantly after age 25 *Woman missing since she got lost *Woman missing since she got lost *Headline will go here, blah, blah, blah *Scientists kill ducks to see why they are dying *Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons *Mayor to homeless: Go home *Chine may be using the sea to hide its submarines *Homicide victims rarely talk to police *17 dead in morgue shooting spree *Utah Poison Control reminds everyone to not take poison *Arsenic in the water is nothing to worry about *Army vehicle disappears after being painted with camouflage *One-armed man applauds the kindness of strangers *Mississippi’s literacy program shows improvement *Miracle cure kills fifth patient *A majority of Americans, 4 in 10, say they hate math *Crash occurs when plane hits the ground *Rally against apathy draws a small crowd *Breathing oxygen is linked to staying alive *Underwear bandit caught after brief crime spree *Parents keep kids home to protest school closure *Sewage spill kills fish but water safe to drink *County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds.

COVID postpones Homecoming This COVID stuff is disrupting everything! And how dare it interfere with Homecoming? There’s always been a joke between coaches about homecomings …..We know there’s going to be a homecoming ceremony and a dance and there’s a rumor there’s going to be a ball game! What if the opponent can’t play because they can’t put a complete team on the court? The answer……You postpone homecoming until the visiting can play! Thus the new date for homecoming is January 29 and hopefully both teams will be able to field a team! Holdenville drops two at Okemah Okemah is a tough place to play! The Panthers are always good and it’s really hard to defeat them on their home court! The ever improving Holdenville boys played well at Okemah and came within a basket of tying the Panthers. Brayden McLean poured in 22 points to lead the Wolverines in scoring in Holdenville’s 57-55 loss to the Panthers.

It’s hard to imagine how a city the size of Holdenville could be in debt close to $70 million for anything, let alone for the purpose of a recreational lake expansion. You may be wondering how that could possibly happen without the taxpayer, the ones responsible for paying back such an egregious amount of money, having any say so in the matter at all? You aren’t the only one. Speaking with leaders and board members from several committees all across the state, they all seem to be wondering the same thing. The answer to that question is complex, but it is clear. It did not happen overnight, and it did not happen in a single city council meeting. There were several steps by different city officials which paved the city of Holdenville’s way to the brink of bankruptcy.

We need you to help with Plans for Cleaning Up and Improving Holdenville Lake-Organized by Concerned Citizen and Lake Lover-Andy Massey The Holdenville Lake was built in 1932 and was first flooded as a reservoir in 1933. To this day it is owned and operated by the City of Holdenville.

Wolverines earn trophies Sometimes you just say I’m fed up and I’m not taking it anymore! Apparently that’s the attitude the Holdenville Boy’s basketball team has taken when it comes to playing Wewoka! The Wolverines have been a doormat to the Tigers for as long as anyone can remember. Most of the contests between the schools have been a humiliating experience for Holdenville.

Richie Robinson, Cara Robinson, and Joyce Herring Pam Chaddick and Anna Sparks Pauline Blaylock and Marcella Owen Linda Shurley and Richard Jackson Jerry and JoDawna Smith Debra Blankenship and JoAnn Parris Donna Simmons and Daylene Payne.

All of us are connected in unique and special ways. As the great English poet John Donne reminded us: when the bell tolls for anyone, it tolls for everyone. Things that may seem like problems for your nextdoor neighbor or someone halfway around the world can affect us both now and in the future.

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