You may be familiar with the high-quality care we offer at our clinics, but did you know we offer same-day appointments and welcome new patients, too? It’s all part of our commitment to being here for you and your family, when and where you need us.

Kelly Booth Smith has been a central part of this community since we can remember. You may know her as the owner/agent of Jack W. Booth Insurance, or the town’s lead Halo advocate for dog and cat rescue, or just as a dear friend, but however you may know her, one thing is sure: she gives more to our community in a week than most people give in a lifetime. It is our honor to name this wonderful, selfless person as our Citizen of the Week.

A house located at 600 S. Oak burned to the ground in a Sunday morning fire. Holdenville News visited with the man who was living in a mobile home behind the house who told us that he was not home when the blaze erupted. Neighbors who were witness to the morning’s events said they heard a loud explosion followed by billowing smoke and massive flames. The owner of the property was understandably devistated and commented how quickly everything was gone. There were no injuries and the fire is believed to be an accident but arson has not been ruled out as of presstime.

Holdenville Fire Department Chief Shelton Foster made a special presentation recognizing firefighter JD Conley during the Tuesday, March 2 City Council meeting. Foster explained that this recognition has been in the works for some time, but the COVID pandemic has created setbacks that delayed the honor until now.

Top quality meat lovers don’t want to miss the Annual Production Steer Awards and Beef Auction, scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at the Hughes County Fairgrounds Expo Center on Highway 270. This highly popular event gives the public an opportunity to bid on some of the highest quality beef available produced by local cattlemen and raised by Hughes County 4-H and FFA students. Even if you don’t make a bid, it is an excellent opportunity to learn what to look for when shopping for the best quality beef.

Holdenville Girls Win District The Holdenville High School girls’ basketball team won the district championship last week by defeating the Lindsay Leopards 47-36. Holdenville’s won easily but the long lay-off caused by the icy weather and the huge gaps in scheduling due to the pandemic was apparent in the Wolverines level of play.

The February release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission states that the February distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from December business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in sales tax receipts are required to file and pay electronically. The monies they reported this period represent sales from December 16 to 31 and estimated sales from January 1 to the 15 .

FELONIES Randall Tiberius Dodson—burglary in the first degree Scott Easton Stanley Gibbs—possession of stolen vehicle Robert James Pack—domestic abuse-assault and battery Clarence Smith—waiver of extradition Jerred Wayne Stafford—knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property MISDEMEANORS Randall Tiberius Dodson—knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property Austin Hasbell—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs Michael Edward McCauley—domestic abuse-assault and battery Chrishenda Mendenhall OSW—possession of controlled dangerous substance Ronald O’Guinn—driving after driver license denied/cancelled—2nd off Daniel F. Sanders—driving under suspension MARRIAGE Eric Albert Misic, Albuquerque, NM and Nancy Ellen Bryant, Wewoka DIVORCE Kogee Y.