Body The 18th Congressional District and Republican Representative David Smith met Friday May 27th in Atwood with approximately thirty Hughes County Farmers and Ranchers to discuss the opportunities for Hughes County and specifically Holdenville.

Body There were multiple injuries reported in a two-vehicle injury on Hwy. 270 approximately 3 miles east of Seminole Monday evening, June 13. All eight people involved, including the two drivers and six passengers, were hospitalized.

Body The Holdenville Pentecostal Holiness Church is pleased to announce their new pastors, Reverend Rick and Susan Madron. The Madrons are returning as pastors of Holdenville PHC where they were pastors for 8 years.

Body State Representative David Smith, who is Vice Chairman of the Oklahoma Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, recently hosted a campout for Veterans.

Body The Yeager reunion recently was great. I visited with friends I have not seen in a long time including the Lovelace sisters, the Deans, Keesees, Randall LaValley and so many others. We will be sharing pictures of the gathering in the near future.

Body Our youth group has grown in number and in the Lord in recent weeks and have added so much life to this congregation. This past Sunday they shared some of their camp experiences and highlights from their week at Camp Bond.

Body In a surprising vote of 4-2, the Holdenville City Council voted not to allow an investigation into a breach of executive session, which happened in recent weeks.

Body FELONIES Brandon Michael Hughes OSW—unauthorized use of a vehicle Brandon Torino Maxwell—possession of firearm after former felony conviction Rachel Rourke—bringing contraband (drugs) into penal institution Carl True—domestic assault & battery by strangulation MARRIAGES Isaac...

Body Local Business, Alpaca Madness, drew a huge crowd for the kick off of the Holdenville Library’s Summer Reading Program. Holdenville Stroup Parked was busy with Alpaca lovers looking for a cuddle and many strokes of softness.

Body Tension has grown between the Holdenville Fire Department and the Holdenville City Council in recent weeks after the fire department’s repeated requests for wage increases for fireman have still not been granted.