Rep. Emanuel Cleaver caused a social media storm recently, closing a public prayer with “Amen and a woman,” as if the Hebrew word meaning “let it be” was somehow gendered. Cleaver, of course, later claimed the embarrassing episode was actually “a lighthearted pun” in recognition of women, a description that might draw water on paper, but which the video clearly shows is not the case.

MRS. CATES’ 3RD GRADE: Caiden Henderson, Jayzen Mooney, Clovia Ford, Briar Lening, Ashley Cates MRS.

As the state endured a pandemic, high unemployment and an oil downturn, Gross Receipts to the Treasury show the Oklahoma economy pulled back by almost four percent during calendar year 2020, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced last week.

Voter turnout was light, but there was overwhelming support for a Hughes County Emergency Medical Service (HCEMS) bond issue for $950,000, with 74 percent of the voters approving. Supporters stressed that this renewal did not raise property taxes but simply maintained the current level.

This multi-purpose establishment is your one-stop-shop for all things lawn, home and furniture! Dynamic Home, Lawn & Furniture, formed in 1995 by Dianna Voigt, is a family-owned and ran business based in Holdenville, Oklahoma. The store offers discounted home appliances, furniture, mattresses, electronics and lawn care.

The late Dr. Butts built two of the most beautiful apartment buildings in our city in the 1920s. The one pictured was located at the corner of Oak and Eighth streets. The other next to it still stands and has a family living in it.

Many of us remember trading at Ellison Food Store and also remember when it burned. It was located where M & R Motors is now located..

The Holdenville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in solving a crime. Late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning January 13, at approximately 4:00 a.m. several handguns were stolen from Welch’s Pawn, located at 500 West Main.

The Holdenville Board of Education approved a pay application for bond issue in the amount of $48,459.95 during their January 11 regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Randy Davenport explained that they have finished construction of the steel structure and framing for the all-purpose building at Reed Elementary. There was an inspection earlier that day before they begin adding sheet rock to the inside. They also expect to begin on the plumbing during this time, which should take about a week. This will be followed by the flooring, which should take approximately a week, followed by the heat and air installation. Although they are behind on pouring cement, they are still planning to have the project completed in March. Voters approved this bond issue on September 9, 2019.

The Holdenville Police Department and the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest. Law enforcement would like to visit with Randel Tiberius Dodson, 23, in connection to several recent burglaries. Holdenville Chief of Police Conny Clay is asking that anyone with any information that would help locate Dodson to please call the Holdenville Police Department at (405) 379-3397 or the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office at (405) 379-2203.