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.

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.

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In a recent presentation to the Holdenville City Council, Holdenville General Hospital (HGH) CEO Steve Stewart provided an insightful overview of the hospital’s recent activities and accomplishments.

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 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.

Dewey Muirhead was a young man just minding his own business in 1941 when he went to a Church pie supper and he saw the most beautiful girl selling her pineapple cake. He bought it.

News from 1962 AGAN LEADS WOLVERINES BY HENRYETTA 50-45 Mike Agan, Richard Bowen and BillAdams combined to score 39 points in the Sooner Star conference triumph. Agan fed through 10 points in the opening period and finished with 17, Bowen accounted for 12 and Adams had 10.

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