1864: Arlington National Cemetery is established. The cemetery was created on land around Arlington Mansion, which had formerly belonged to Confederate general Robert E. Lee that was confiscated during the Civil War.

ETHEL REED ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL DANIELLE PATTERSON WAS GIVEN A SURPRISE PARTY BY STUDENTS AND STAFF. SHE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL PRINCIPLE AND LOVED BY HER STUDENTS.

After more than 6 months of being closed for repair, the Holdenville Airport runway was opened on Wednesday, May 25, to allow contractors to fly in who will be working on the next project, repairing the taxiways. The major repairs on the runway are complete and taxiways will be completed very soon.

Hello, my name is Zac Greenlee, and I am running for Hughes County District #1 Commissioner. I am a lifetime resident of Hughes County, born in Holdenville, attended Holdenville Public Schools and graduated from Moss High School.

The Atwood Nazarene Church will be having Vacation Bible School June 13-17 from 9-11:30.. Our theme this year is Monumental-Celebrating God’s Greatness. We will be having Bible stories and songs, crafts, and outdoor games. We invite you to bring your children.

The Atwood School Reunion will be held Saturday, July 2 , from noon until 6:00 pm in the Lowell Wilkerson Community Building (next to the First Baptist Church) in Atwood. Their potluck dinner has been set for 4:30 pm, followed by a brief business meeting.

This year’s Gerty reunion will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the community center. Doors open at 10 a.m.

FELONIES Rebecca Golden— bringing contraband (weapons) into penal institution Joshua Grizzle OSW—throw or drop object on motor vehicle MISDEMEANORS Jay L. Lewis OS— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs Sidney Shey Shockley OSW— contempt of courtrestitution MARRIAGE Darren...

The above picture was taken 80 years ago of the 3rd Grade class at Central School in Holdenville.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S HSPS BEST OF SHOW WINNER MAXINE WELCH. She is pictured above with her husband Roy, and close friends Ruth Reich, and Ronda Reich.