A two-vehicle collision in Holdenville claimed the life of brothers Jaden Thomas Yarbrough, 21, Holdenville, and Lawrence Brice Yarbrough, 22, Shawnee, Saturday afternoon. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Thomas Yarbrough was driving a 2005 Ford 4-door westbound when he crossed the center line into the path of a 2012 Chevrolet pickup, striking head-on.

Eileene Varley Stirman of Holdenville, Oklahoma was born on August 17, 1920. She is currently of the Heritage Village and N.H. in Holdenville. Her Birthday Celebration was made special by Staff but was quiet without company due to the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic of 2020.

The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented their annual community awards during their monthly general meeting on Thursday, August 20. These awards are normally presented during the Chamber Banquet. However, this large event was cancelled this year due to concerns about the COVID 19 virus.

FELONIES Mary Lou Fredricks—assault, battery, or assault & battery with a dangerous weapon Michael Jonathon Nichols—intimidation of witness Candice Margret Ritz—

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority recently raised speeds to 80 mph from 75 mph on rural segments of five existing turnpikes. The panel also voted to establish an 80- mph maximum speed limit on the Kickapoo Turnpike, which is scheduled to open later this year in eastern Oklahoma County.

August 14, 2020 The Oklahoma State Department of Health has released the following situation update about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma as of August 14, 2020: • This week, there are four additional counties in the “orange” risk zone. OSDH continues to monitor closely the statewide hospitalization trends for COVID-19.