At the recent Holdenville City Council meeting, Travis Harmon of Wright Water, who oversees the city’s water treatment plant, provided an update on several important projects and maintenance efforts.

May God guide your steps as you enter this new chapter of life. May you find wisdom in every decision and strength in every challenge. Remember, you are never alone on this journey. May your future be bright and filled with endless possibilities.

HOLD ON TO THE MOMENT LIKE IT’S HEAVEN PASSING THROUGH...

“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln The quest for happiness is part of the American psyche, embedded in our cultural DNA. Thomas Jefferson immortalized this sentiment when he penned the Declaration of Independence writing, “We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Most of us would admit that the energy of our lives is spent in this pursuit of happiness, for ourselves and others. But there is a real question here. Where does happiness come from? How do we obtain it? Is happiness dependent on our external circumstances or is something deeper involved?

At the most recent Holdenville Public Works Authority (HPWA) meeting, former mayor John Massad raised pointed questions about the city’s handling of utility policy enforcement—particularly when it comes to unauthorized water use.

WES WATKINS TECHNOLOGY CENTER IS GRATEFUL TO THE WETUMKA GENERAL HOSPITAL MEMORIAL FUND.

MOTHER’S DAY AT HERITAGE VILLAGE.

On what should have been a day of celebration and personal triumph, the family of Carley Tatum stood in her place at the University of Oklahoma, accepting an honorary degree awarded posthumously to a young woman remembered for her kindness, dedication, and heart for helping others.

Native american convocation.

Holdenville High School proudly inducted three exceptional students into its Fine Arts Hall of Fame this spring, honoring their remarkable achievements in music and their leadership in the Golden Pride Band. Colson Hall, Noah Higgins, and Ty Phillips have each left an indelible mark on the HHS band program, earning recognition at the state level and serving as role models to their peers.