The Pen Pals program at Allen Gamble Correctional Center reached a significant milestone this week, graduating its 100th class and celebrating the training of 1,001 dogs over the past 20 years. “The Pen Pals program exemplifies the power of second chances, both for the dogs and the inmates,” said Kay Thompson, ODOC chief of Public Relations.

Looking back...Holdenville 1956.

FELONIES Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property MISDEMEANORS Kenneth Leon Purvis – Domestic assault and battery CIVIL Tinker Federal Credit Union vs Michael F. Tate et al – Indebtedness Credit Acceptance Corporation vs Leesa D.

Lion Jerrie Lindsey presenting Hailey Cox her scholarship check from the Holdenville Lions Club. Hailey is attending Seminole State College to get her basics. The she will continue to pursue a degree in education.

The Holdenville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Draper, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a home invasion and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on the evening of August 3, 2025.

The City of Holdenville has issued an official notice to residents following the discovery of small traces of lead in its water system. In a mass mailing distributed July 16, city officials notified the community that some water service lines are made of “unknown materials,” raising the possibility that lead may be present in parts of the system.

HOLDENVILLE — A Holdenville woman was arrested on July 10 following a reported assault and property damage incident involving her ex-boyfriend near the intersection of Gulf and 2nd Street. According to a probable cause affidavit filed at the Hughes County Courthouse, Summer Gaskins, 34, is facing charges of domestic assault and battery.

EPISCOPALIANS GIVE AWAY BACKPACKS AT HEALTH FAIR.

EPISCOPALIANS HOST INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL HEALTH FAIR.

Looking back at HHS...1970.