Voting irregularity leads to Calvin special election

    5 years ago By News Staff
    A petition filed in the District Court of Hughes County alleging two irregularities in the Calvin election has resulted in a court order for a runoff between two candidates, although the candidate filing the petition isn’t one of them.

    Student assaults teacher in HJHS classroom

    5 years ago By Randy Mitchell
    (Editor’s note: Story includes vulgarity or graphic content, etc.) A Holdenville teacher recently resigned after a confrontation with a student which was captured on video. Diane Bennett -- after teaching at Holdenville Schools for 23 years -- submitted a letter of resignation to the Holdenville School Board after the incident, and it was accepted at an April 19 special meeting.

    City Council welcomes new members

    5 years ago By News Staff
    The Holdenville City Council began their April 20 meeting with four new members taking the Oath of Office. These new members, elected April 6, are: Ward 1 - Bill Freeman; Ward 2 - Amber Hunter Orr; Ward 3 - Lori Babb; Ward 4 - Michelle Skipworth. City Clerk Linda Ownbey renewed her Oath of Office. The new members join current members Jeanna Gordon, Tony Wulf, Lynn Lantz and John Giles on the Council.
    SWEARING IN - City Clerk Linda Ownbey and four new Holdenville City Council members were sworn in and began their duties at the beginning of the April 20 City Council meeting. The oath was administered by Holdenville City Attorney Trey Irby to (left to right) Ownbey, Amber Hunter Orr, Bill Freeman, Michelle Skipworth, and Lori Babb.

    Welcome Home 1971 HHS State Champions

    5 years ago By News Staff
    State Champion Bruce Byerly State Champion Stan Meek State Champion Mike Wilson State Champion Tony Epperson State Champion Ron Hunter State Champion Kenny Snyder Photos Courtesy Carrie McFarland State Champion Larry Smith State Champion Mark Wilson State Champion Gene Shed State Champion Danny Chancellor State Champion Mike Golden State Champion Ken Pryor Photos Courtesy Carrie McFarland 1971 State Champion David Ingram enjoyed the celebration with his wife, Jumper, daughter Kelsey, and granddaughter Emmerson. State Champion Robert Brown was all smiles at the team’s festivities..
    Welcome Home 1971 HHS State Champions

    HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS

    5 years ago By News Staff
    FELONIES Brian Wyatt Iker OSW—malicious injury to property—over $1000 Zachary Dylan Jackson—murder in the first degree—deliberate intent MISDEMEANORS Tahnee Orr—protective order violation MARRIAGE Dennis Phillip Langdon and Christina Marie Vinson, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Allyson Burden vs. Tyler Chance Burden Wendy Lee Handley vs.

    Extinguished: Churchgoers With No Light

    5 years ago By News Staff
    I saw a Facebook post that pictured a three-dimensional billboard showing a crucified Jesus with the words “Live for me” and “I died for you.” There were more than 1,700 comments. One, in particular, caught my eye as I was scrolling through:

    Holdenville Tax Disbursements Drop from Last Month

    5 years ago By News Staff
    The March release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission states that the March distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in sales tax receipts are required to file and pay electronically. The monies they reported this period represent sales from January 16 to 31 and estimated sales from February 1 to the 15 .

    Easter Time In Holdenville

    5 years ago By News Staff
    Caitlin, Jase, Ethan and Aiden Story, Mason, Alex, Jaxson and Benson Allford Dani Petsemoie Emmalyn, Madilynn, Oliver and Easton Davis.
    Easter Time In Holdenville

    New Faces at Holdenville Schools

    5 years ago By News Staff
    The Holdenville Board of Education welcomed three new teachers to the District during their Monday night Board meeting. Julie Horton, Thomas Walser and his wife, Melissa Wasler (left to right) were introduced to the board members at the beginning of the meeting and officially approved during an executive session later that evening.
    New Faces at Holdenville Schools
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