*Murderer says detective ruined his reputation *City unsure why the sewer smells *World Bank says poor need more money *Feds say fish need water *Headless body found in topless bar *Statistics show that teen pregnancies drop off significantly after age 25 *Woman missing since she got lost *Woman missing since she got lost *Headline will go here, blah, blah, blah *Scientists kill ducks to see why they are dying *Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons *Mayor to homeless: Go home *Chine may be using the sea to hide its submarines *Homicide victims rarely talk to police *17 dead in morgue shooting spree *Utah Poison Control reminds everyone to not take poison *Arsenic in the water is nothing to worry about *Army vehicle disappears after being painted with camouflage *One-armed man applauds the kindness of strangers *Mississippi’s literacy program shows improvement *Miracle cure kills fifth patient *A majority of Americans, 4 in 10, say they hate math *Crash occurs when plane hits the ground *Rally against apathy draws a small crowd *Breathing oxygen is linked to staying alive *Underwear bandit caught after brief crime spree *Parents keep kids home to protest school closure *Sewage spill kills fish but water safe to drink *County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds.

It’s hard to imagine how a city the size of Holdenville could be in debt close to $70 million for anything, let alone for the purpose of a recreational lake expansion. You may be wondering how that could possibly happen without the taxpayer, the ones responsible for paying back such an egregious amount of money, having any say so in the matter at all? You aren’t the only one. Speaking with leaders and board members from several committees all across the state, they all seem to be wondering the same thing. The answer to that question is complex, but it is clear. It did not happen overnight, and it did not happen in a single city council meeting. There were several steps by different city officials which paved the city of Holdenville’s way to the brink of bankruptcy.

We need you to help with Plans for Cleaning Up and Improving Holdenville Lake-Organized by Concerned Citizen and Lake Lover-Andy Massey The Holdenville Lake was built in 1932 and was first flooded as a reservoir in 1933. To this day it is owned and operated by the City of Holdenville.

Richie Robinson, Cara Robinson, and Joyce Herring Pam Chaddick and Anna Sparks Pauline Blaylock and Marcella Owen Linda Shurley and Richard Jackson Jerry and JoDawna Smith Debra Blankenship and JoAnn Parris Donna Simmons and Daylene Payne.

All of us are connected in unique and special ways. As the great English poet John Donne reminded us: when the bell tolls for anyone, it tolls for everyone. Things that may seem like problems for your nextdoor neighbor or someone halfway around the world can affect us both now and in the future.

Connect with Wes Watkins Technology Center’s CDL Training Program Wes Watkins Technology Center is excited to announce its partnership with Central Tech to offer Class A Truck Driver Training. Funded through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE), Central Tech’s Truck Driver Training program is Oklahoma’s leading provider in quality training at affordable prices.

Marti phoned her friend Gretchen to congratulate her on her eighty-fifth birthday. Gretchen didn’t seem too happy about reaching that milestone.

Looking as young as they did at graduation is the Class of 1965 at their 20th reunion. Back Row (L-R):Tanda Berryman, Kenny Conn, Barbara Glass, Bruce Foster, Bill Robinson, and Bob Irby. Front Row (L-R): Carol Adams, Margie Barnes, Lou Jean Smith Tampleton, and Peggy Berryman.

FELONIES James Adams—waiver of extradition Terry ray Reed—grand larceny; burglary in the second degree; possession of stolen vehicle MISDEMEANORS Jeffery Paul Crowell—threaten to perform act of violence Autumn Sue Driver OSW—petit larceny Donna Johnson—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol aggravated Jessica Torres OSW—embezzlement Ricki Ryna Wright—domestic abuse-assault and battery DIVORCE Jason Robert Jeffrey vs. Christina Jeffrey Roberta Sams vs.

Friday, January 14, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 8th Special County Commissioner District #3 unexpired term and City of Holdenville Councilmember Ward #1 unexpired term , Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today.