In our November 1 edition of the Holdenville News we made an egregious error in the front page story “Holdenville Drug Ring busted by Task Force.” In an attempt to obtain the mug shots an error was made in the name of Jeffrey Cowell and was accidentally requested as Jeffrey Crowell. Our sincere apologies to Jeffrey Crowell, who was in no way a part of the drug ring that was busted last week. Jeff Cowell, who was arrested is pictured at right.

If you had a winning lottery ticket would you keep it in hand dreaming of all the things you could buy or do with the money or, would you be sure to redeem the ticket before the deadline so that you could actually receive the money?

On October 8th, the Red Hat Ladies had their fall meeting at K-Mila’s Mexican Restaurant in Holdenville. Sharon Dilday read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read. Glenda Stinson read the Treasury’s report. Lynn Marquis and company will be the hostess for Thanksgiving with a covered dish luncheon. Each member will bring a covered dish with Glenda bringing the chicken and dressing and Lynn will make chicken and dumplings. I can’t wait to see what everyone brings. But I know it will be delicious!

.

Early on Election Day morning, early risers will have an opportunity to observe the November Beaver Moon undergo a total eclipse. This will be the second lunar eclipse this year; the last one took place on May 16, 2022(opens in new tab).

The Holdenville Fire Department battled 3 separate fires in the early morning hours of October 30, 2022. One on the 400 block of E. 3rd, and another 800 block of S. Creek. No one was reported injured, and the homes appeared to be abandoned. Hughes County EMS was on scene at a structure fire of an abandoned residence with Holdenville Fire Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office. The structure on S. creek was a total loss. No firefighters or bystanders required medical aid. Evidence found by deputies leads to the conclusion of attempted copper thefts as a suspected cause of the fire, as the residence still had gas and electricity supplied.

For decades, well-being across adulthood has followed what social scientists call a “U-shaped pattern:” higher well-being in young adulthood, a dip during midlife, and increased well-being in older age.

“Remembering Clu Gulager” on Wednesday November 16 with a reception, live music, and film screening October 25, 2022 (Tulsa OK): The life and legacy of Clu Gulager, who passed earlier this year, will be honored at a special Circle Cinema event on what would have been his 94th birthday Wednesday November 16. “Remembering Clu Gulager” will celebrate the beloved actor and Holdenville native’s career. The event will feature a reception at 5:30pm with special guests including Holdenville mayor John Massad and live music by the Jacob Tovar band with bassist Paul Wilkes from Holdenville. “The Killers” (1964), one of Clu’s favorites from his career, screens at 7:00pm. Tickets are $8 for Circle Members and $11 for non-Members. Admission for parties from Holdenville is free.

WEWOKA, Okla. —A now-former principal of a middle school in Wewoka was arrested after authorities say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a student.

According to a statement released by the Hughes County District 22 Drug Task Force: On October 25, 2022 the District 22 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Tulsa office and multiple other assisting agencies executed simultaneous search warrants in Holdenville. Assisting agencies executed multiple warrants near the same time to culminate an approximate six-month investigation into methamphetamine distribution occurring in Holdenville.