Holdenville resident Chris Perteet Jr., 19, was injured in a single vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, August 30. According to a report released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Perteet was driving a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix when it departed the roadway to the right and struck a culvert, then rolled several times before coming to rest on its wheels two miles east of Arpelar in Pittsburg County at approximately 2:54 p.m.

The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Holdenville Nutrition to the business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 18. This new business is a smoothie and juice bar that features a huge assortment of healthy shakes, coffees, and teas.

For the first time in over a decade the City Council looked closely at city employee wages and found many employees to be making far below a living wage as well as several key employees who have worked faithfully for the City for several decades and have not been properly compensated as their workload has increased over the years. The personnel committee decided action must be taken immediately. Any employee making less than $9.00/hr was given a $1.00/hr raise as well as 5 key employees who were given a raise of $2.00/hr. This was the first of what is hoped to be many in a series of raises as the mayor and finance committee work to relieve the City of the current debt from the lake project bonds.

She was an outstanding athlete in Holdenville High School and we are very proud of her. Attending the ceremony were:: (left to right) Front Row: Cori Coats, Winey West, Randy Jo West and Brandy Davis. Center Row: Sarah Moppin, Abby Coats, Cara Coats, Cheye West and Latisha Coats. Back Row: Nug Tiger, Augusta West, Choty West, Scotty Davis, Sonny West, Rocky Whitehawk and Vince Coats.

Enrollment in the 2020-2021 4-H program is open for Hughes County students, and anyone interested in joining is encouraged to visit the 4honline. com website and sign up. Previously enrolled members should log in to their account to renew their membership using the same email and password to login as previous years, using the “forgot password” option if needed. Should a student forget the email they used, they can call the Hughes County OSU extension office at (405) 379-5470 for assistance.

Saturday August 15th Holdenville’s Stroup Park transformed into a family fun attraction honoring our local law enforcement. Organizers Michelle Rhinehart and Amber Orr and their volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure this event was successful. Bringing a water slide, live music, free Snowcones, face painting, a dunk tank, and even a donut eating contest to the park. People of all ages enjoyed everything the event offered. Hughes County Sheriff Marcia Maxwell and her deputies attended the event bringing smiles and positivity and a few dunks in the dunk tank and cooling off on the water slide. Live entertainment from the Steve Keesee band livened up the atmosphere throughout the event! A special motorcycle ride in from the local America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club kicked off the event. Special guests Jason Self, Military and Veteran Representative and Law Enforcement Coordinator for Congressman Markwayne Mullin, spoke alongside with Robert Hawkins, deputy chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse thanking the community for supporting local law enforcement. The event raised over $1500.00 for the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial, which supports families of the fallen, veterans and more. Michelle and Amber would like to thank everyone who participated in and donated to the event.

Dear Holdenville Students, Parents, Staff, and Community, Today, the district has received notification that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the person involved, I believe it is best to communicate transparently with you so that well-informed decisions can be made for your family.

HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS FELONY Melissa Fanshier—actual physical control of vehicle under the influence MISDEMEANOR Melissa Fanshier--assault & battery DIVORCE Russel E. Arthur vs.

SECURITY STATE BANK & EMPLOYEES donated a combined total of $350 to HALO. This donation will help move two donated dog kennels/ storage buildings to the animal shelter! We cannot thank the Security State Bank enough for all they do for the Holdenville Animal Lovers Organization! Pictured is Kendal Logan of SSB presenting the check to HALO Sec/Tres Kelly Smith

Child Find is a federally established, comprehensive system designed to ensure that each child is educated toward his or her maximum potential. The Holdenville School District is making a dedicated effort to locate, identify, and evaluate every child from age 3 to age 21 who is in need of Early Childhood Intervention or Special Education and Related Services.