Hughes County Court Records

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FELONIES Brian Matthew Anderson—battery/assault and battery on Police Officer Dylan Lane Moore—assault & battery MISDEMEANOR Robert James Crawford OSW—domestic abuse-assault and battery MARRIAGES Danny Eugene Chiles and Janice Brand, both of Atwood Clifford dean Grizzle and Kimberly Ann Cowan, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Tammy Liggett vs. Michael Zemlicka CIVIL Longreach energy Investments LLC vs.

President’s Day 2022

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This toast was given in honor of George Washington at a president’s day celebration last week. Friends, we come here this evening not to praise the likes of James Buchanan, or James Earl Carter, or other lesser presidents.
President’s Day 2022

What Made Abraham Lincoln Grow Stronger in Adversity

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This toast was given in honor of Abraham Lincoln at a president’s day celebration last week. We gather tonight, by the gracious leave of Empress Bowser, to remember Presidents Washington and Lincoln, our great presidents who led us through war on our own lands.
What Made Abraham Lincoln Grow Stronger in Adversity

Today in History

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February 22 nd 1856: The Republican Party holds its first convention in Pittsburgh. The American political party was founded by Northern Anti-slavery activists, many of whom were former members of the free Soil and Whig parties.

Publisher’s Pen

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I have lived in Holdenville all my life and have never witnessed such rude and disgusting behavior at our city council meetings as I have this past year. Insulting and yelling has replaced serious debate and working together for the betterment of Holdenville.

Stop before you lop – a quick guide to winter pruning

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STILLWATER, Okla. – To prune or not to prune? That is the question. When Oklahoma experiences warmer weather in the winter months, homeowners may want to take advantage of the milder temperatures and get a head start pruning trees and shrubs in the landscape.
Stop before you lop – a quick guide to winter pruning

1942 State Champion Wolverine Team to be Honored at State Playoffs

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by Tom Turner Holdenville’s lone state championship basketball team will be recognized and honored at the state tournament. This is the 80th anniversary of Coach John Daugherty’s State Championship and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has chosen to recognize the team.
THE GREATEST HOLDENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM EVER...The 1942 undefeated State Champions pictured above are: FRONT (L-R): Everett McGhee, Hoyt Ferguson, A.L. Bennett, Pete Kirkpatrick, and Aubrey (Spider) Vannoy; SECOND ROW: Elmo McGhee, Frank Evans, Owen Bennett, Leon Stone, and Bobby Vannoy; BACK: Billy Dale Smith, Coach John Daugherty, and Frank Crane.

Former Employee Arrested for Sonic Break-in

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BURGLARY IN THE SECOND DEGREE and CONSPIRACY charges have been filed against former Sonic Drive-in employee, Jeremy Owens for allegedly breaking in Holdenville Sonic Drive-in after hours during the early morning hours of February 6, 2022. At approximately 7:00am on February 6, Store Manager Jessica Cellars called the Holdenville Police Department to report the theft. They responded immediately. Ms. Cellars informed the police that on the security camera footage, around 5:00am, one gentleman, later identified as Jeremy Owens, entered the building. She could tell who it was by his stature, shoes, and by the way he walked. Ms. Cellars stated that he went back to the office, opened up the lockbox, and took out the carhop wallets. There were five wallets each containing $20.00 for a total of $100.00.
Former Employee Arrested for Sonic Break-in
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