LATE FEES FOR WATER BILLS TO INCREASE

For the first time ever, the City of Holdenville has approved an increase to its late fees on water bills. The fee, which had been set at 1%, will now rise to 10%.City Manager Theresa Barkhimer explained that the change is intended to encourage residents to pay their bills on time. “Right now, there are many people who don’t pay on time because the late fee just isn’t enough to mat...