Hughes County Sheriff’s Report

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Kyle Anderson—driving under the influence of alcohol Dalton Ray Brock—possession of controlled dangerous substance without tax stamp Jalyn Daniels—child endangerment JACOB Nathaniel Davis—driving under the influence of any other intoxicating substance Willard Freeman—driving under the influence of alcohol Taylor Graham—possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance Cheri E. Keef—possession of controlled substance X2 Jerry Allen Keef—possession of controlled substance X2 Buster Wayne Naylor—public intoxication Austin Hamilton Newton—burglary second degree; carry or possess firearm by convicted felon; obstruction of investigation; receive, possess or conceal stolen property Manuel Angelo Perez—arson second degree Marcus Ramone Perry—domestic abuse-assault and battery Joshua Ray Thompson—domestic assault and battery; carry or possess firearm by convicted felon; assault and battery with dangerous weapon; first degree robbery; pointing firearm Vanessa Welch—driving under the influence of any other intoxicating substance.

Hughes County Court Records

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FELONIES Cameron Oshaye Clark (OSW)—knowingly receiving stolen property Dameca Daseana Fields—knowingly receiving stolen property Adam James Lee—unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute Catherine Sullivan—knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property MISDEMEANORS Daniel Wayne Cully—public intoxication Raul Palomo Yescas—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol MARRIAGES Troy Thomas Marsh and Ashley Dawn Cummings, both of Holdenville Anthony Brenton Lee and Kellie Leann Lackey, both of Durant Dion Marckus Wild and Kasey Dawn Meek, both of Wetumka DIVORCE Haskell Lee Taylor vs. Bonnie June Taylor CIVIL Bank of America vs.

Research by Doyle Tampleton uncovers old-time bank robberies

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When I was a young teenager living in Holdenville, OK I would visit and hang out in Sims Grocery Store. Here Charlie Sims and his wife would sell groceries on the credit, buy furs, and buy pecans. In the large storage area in the back of the store I would sit on the one hundred pound sacks of pecans and listen to the old men and Native American Indians tell stories of the past. These were stories about the depression days, the dust bowl, WWI and my favorite stories were about bank robbers and of course I took it all in like a sponge. Fast forward some

Holdenville business posts gain

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The September 2020 release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission states that the September distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from July 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 July 16 to 31 and estimated sales from August 1 to August 15 .

If We Let Big Tech Strangle the Press, Say Goodbye to Your Freedoms

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October 15, 2020 With the recent suppression of a New York Post story damaging to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, many Americans have finally had enough of the one-sided censorious behavior of tech giants. Less than three weeks before one the most contentious and fraught elections in American history, Facebook and Twitter users were alarmed when it became clear they were prevented from sharing the Post’s article detailing the sordid dealings of Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.

The Publisher’s Pen

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We received a really nice not from our long time friend Ida Monroe. She is the daughter of the late Rhea Cahill Horne. She wrote that she read with interest Alec Lesueur’s obituary. She remembers as a child waking in the morning to the sound of his music from down the street. Even as a boy he was a fine musician.
The Publisher’s Pen

Police Chief sworn in, police vehicles approved

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Holdenville Chief of Police Conny Clay was officially sworn into office during the October 6 City Council meeting, although his hiring had been approved during a previous meeting. A detailed look at Chief Clay’s impressive resume was included in the September 15 issue of Holdenville News.

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

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Holdenville Police Chief Conny Clay (left) was sworn in by City Attorney Trey Irby as Mayor John Massad oversees the ceremony during the October 6 City Council meeting. The Council later approved the purchase of three police vehicles. See full story page B-8.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY

Downtown Trick or Treat and Christmas Parade announced

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The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced two upcoming community events during their October 15 general membership meeting. The next major community event will be the annual Downtown Trick or Treat event that is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Businesses that plan to participate should obtain a sign from the Chamber office showing that they are participating so the young treat-seekers know where to stop.

Traffic stop leads to drug bust

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Sergeant Andrew Ott of the Holdenville Police Department was dispatched to the area around Highway 48 and Highway 270 regarding a reckless driver. The vehicle was described as a silver Nissan with a Seminole Nation tag.
Pictured above are items that were found during a recent traffic stop. Story above.
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