Holdenville is currently facing a critical decision that could reshape its local governance. The city administration is considering privatizing its sanitation department and trash services due to ongoing challenges in maintaining and operating its equipment.

HOLDENVILLE POLICE PURSUE ARREST IN DISTURBING CASE Holdenville, Oklahoma - Local authorities have moved forward with the arrest of Jeffrey Paul Crowell following a thorough investigation into allegations of sexual assault and harassment made by a young woman referred to as “the victim” throughout this story. The case, which dates back to January 2021, unfolded after the victim’s forensic interview and medical examination were conducted on May 29, 2023.

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July 4 middle of the year July 4 is many things — a day off from work, maybe a trip to the beach with friends, or a barbecue with family, celebrating the birth of our Nation, etc. But did you ever realize it also roughly marks the halfway point through the year we are struggling through. And then there are the jokes. Some of my all-time favorites 1. What kind of tea did the American colonists want? Liber-tea 2. What’s the difference between a duck and George Washington?

Special thanks was given to Holdenville City Attorney O.S., Huser for his hard work in getting the project passed. So far as can be found it is the first time in the history of Holdenville that the cit attorney has handled a proposition of this magnitude.

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NEWS FROM 2003 PROJECT TO WIDEN MAIN STREET BEGINS Main Street will be a little wider soon to make parking and driving a little easier in the heart of the downtown portion of the community according to Holdenville street Commissioner Philip Wardlow. The City of Holdenville is continuing the Main Street improvement project, with the widening of Main Street between Gulf and Echo Streets over the next 60 days.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Aubie Keesee, with Security State Bank, in Holdenville, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association 2023 Intermediate School at the Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City. Keesee was among 49 students who attended the two-session school in February and June.

After failing at the last council meeting, Holdenville Mayor Ron Thetford managed to get his friend James Welch appointed to the new Holdenville Airport Board at last Tuesday’s City Council Meeting, despite all the controversy. How it was done was unorthodox, to say the least. Instead of each board member being voted on individually, the agenda item read to “discuss and possibly approve” appointing the entire airport board at once. While this is allowed by law, it is certainly a stark contrast from voting yes/ no on each individual appointment which is customary for most board appointments.