PARKER ROBINSON NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Body In an end of the season awards dinner, Parker Robinson, Holdenville, was named Player of the Year in “A League of Their Own.” League organizers say she “showed all the core values you hope to see in any individual in any circumstance, on and off the field.
PARKER ROBINSON NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR

War’s Forgotten Heroes

Body JUNE MARKS THE 7STH ANNIversary of the start of the Korean War — a conflict that claimed millions of lives, shaped the modern global order, and yet is too often relegated to the margins of our collective memory.
War’s Forgotten Heroes

KOREAN WAR

Body Holdenville — Nestled in the heart of downtown Holdenville, the Hughes County Historical Society Museum is more than a building with glass displays—it’s a living tribute to the people, struggles, and triumphs that built this community. But now, its future hangs in the balance.
45th DIVISION ENCAMPMENT, FT. SILL, AUGUST 1948...The Korean War started 75 years ago this month. It is often referred to as “The Forgotten War”. The war was fought from 1950-1953 and over two and a half million people were killed. Many Hughes Countians fought in this war including many in the picture above. Pictured above are: 1st Row (Seated): ?, Tom Flowers, Arnie Chandler, RD Choate, J Paul Jackson, Olen C Allen, Jack Gordon, Gene Roberts, Bob Jones, Kenneth Cravens, Rex

LOCALS MAKE SSC HONOR ROLL

Body Students named to the President’s Honor Roll include (listed by hometown): Holdenville: Trinity Anderson, Victoria Carlson, Sierra Merriman Okemah: Ronald Campbell, Jaiden Hardy, Luke Spitale Wetumka: Kaiya Herrod, Mazie Wagner Wewoka: Nicole Barnhart, Hermione Jones, Zechariah...
LOCALS MAKE SSC HONOR ROLL

Lion’s Club Corner

Body Holdenville Lions Club met at Boom a Rang Diner on 5-625. The Minutes of the 4-22-25 meeting were read by Lion Jerrie Lindsey, and approved unanimously. Treasurer, Lion Steve Enos gave the Treasurer’s report that both accounts were up-to-date.
INSTALLATION OF NEW MEMBERS: Lion Lori Woods sponsor, Lion Mike Lindley and Lion Theresa Barkhimer, Mike Dockery sponsor.

SPRING ART SHOW DRAWS LARGE CROWD

Body For Amateur Artists: Amateur Best in Show: Carly Driskill , “ Eufaula Magnolia “ Amateur Oil/Acrylic: 1st Place: June Chesser , “ Sunrise at Hollister Creek “ 2nd Place: Earl Stephenson , “ Calm Before the Storm “ 3rd Place: Carly Driskill , “ For a Moment “ Honorable Mention:...
Lance Yaggi and Kimberly Ramsey-Mehrens
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