The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2023-24 school year. The information comes from testing done in the spring of 2024. According to www.schoolreportcards.ok.gov, report card measures serve as indicators of how public schools are serving students in a variety of areas. Measured at different points, indicators work together to provide a snapshot of school performance.

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not so sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein Being the news junkie that I am, I found myself watching some of the Senate hearings last week, dumbfounded by the assortment of muttonheads in Congress. It reminded me of a concept that is worth writing about. It is called the Dunning- Kruger Effect. There is a good story here.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that five members of a drug conspiracy were sentenced for federal crimes arising from the distribution of methamphetamine in the Holdenville area.

Holdenville Lions Club had their regular meeting at Boom a Rang Diner on 2-4-25. After the opening flag salute and invocation, the minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Lion Steve Enos gave a report that the Potato Bar fundrais-er grossed approximately $2,675 for our service projects. He stated he still has bills to pay for the use of the cafeteria and the ads in the newspaper. The treasurer’s report was then approved. New Lion Mike Lindley gave a short program regarding some new classes available at Wes Watkins Technology Center for adult students.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2023-24 school year. The information comes from testing done in the spring of 2024. According to www.schoolreportcards.ok.gov, report card measures serve as indicators of how public schools are serving students in a variety of areas. Measured at different points, indicators work together to provide a snapshot of school performance.

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It is with great pleasure that I announce my candidacy in the race for Holdenville Council Ward 2. This is something I’ve spent a lot of time praying about and asking for guidance.

Kitt Wakeley is an American Grammy Award-winning composer, songwriter, musician, and music producer. His album Symphony of Sinners & Saints (featuring Joe Satriani) peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover and Classical charts. His singles “Conflicted”, “Forgive Me”, and “Sinners and Saints” all peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales as well as charting on the Top-10 Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. He has released four studio albums that feature Nuno Bettencourt, Nita Strauss, Kenny Aronoff, Andy Timmons, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and London Voices.

At this year’s Hughes County Junior Livestock Show, the community came together to honor a man whose impact on agricultural education and the lives of countless students is immeasurable. Gerald Roberts, a longtime agricultural education teacher, was recognized for his years of hard work, dedication, and, above all, his care and concern for the students he taught. The show was officially dedicated to both Roberts and his former colleague, Dale Turner, in appreciation of their contributions to agricultural education in Holdenville.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!