Some home gardeners enjoy a bountiful vegetable harvest, while others see plenty of flowers but little to no fruit.

Regina Bell, 90 years young, is a former columnist for the Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer newspaper. This is her report brought to you with her permission.

On June 18, 2026, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at Snow Leopard Valley LLC (8420 Highway 9) in Wetumka, Oklahoma as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

The lights may have gone out in the weight room last Thursday, but the impact of Coach Butch Rawls will shine in Holdenville for generations.

During Coach Rawl’s first tenure as Head football Coach, Holdenville made the playoffs 7 of 9 seasons. During that span, Holdenville claimed state prominence.

Settled on our calendars and marked the third summer Sunday in June comes the most humble of all our holidays. More socks, ties, and crayon-covered cards are awarded on this day than on any other in the year.

“Good friends are like quilts—they age with you, yet never lose their warmth.” I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Felonies Saydee Victoria Adams – Battery/Assault and battery on police officer, Public intoxication Eddie Cross – Taking/ Receiving stolen credit or debit, Receive money/goods/service thru forged/revoked CC, Pattern of criminal offenses Misdemeanors Misty Dawn Griffith – Larceny Civil Russel...

Wes Watkins Technology Center extends its sincere appreciation to Don Chesser for 14 years of dedicated service on the Board of Education. Throughout his tenure, Mr.

Ron Hunter, a 1971 graduate of Holdenville High School, longtime community leader, Baptist pastor of Cromwell First Baptist Church, and well-known rodeo clown, recently shared his memories and experiences as part of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program's ongoing effort to preserve Hughes...