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Newton Wall was only 52 when he passed away in 1959. Upon his death, the Shawnee Newspaper wrote the following story.

A BASKETFUL of chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies and jelly beans is a common sight we associate with Easter. But the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus is not just another excuse for candy. It’s the most significant event on the church calendar.

We were recently learned from two individuals in Hughes County that they were approached by scammers. Here is an article outlining several scams and how to avoid them.

Kimberly McNaughton, Library Director of the Grace M. Pickens Public Library, recently attended the 120th Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA), thanks to a professional development grant funded by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

A devastating fire broke out at the Wewoka Village Apartments on Seran Drive early Thursday evening, March 19. Although no injuries were reported, multiple residents were displaced, including two male children. City leaders quickly sprang into action and organized a household item and clothing drive at the Wewoka Civic Center on Friday. Organizers were also seeking donations of bottled water, as the complex was left without water. Firefighters from Cromwell, Holdenville and Seminole joined the Wewoka Fire Department in battling the blaze. Holdenville sent a total of seven fire fighters. “Our hearts are with everyone affected by the apartment fire last night,” the City of Wewoka posted to its Facebook page. “We want you to know that your community is here for you during this difficult time.”

Seminole resident and Holdenville native, Roy Boydstun, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War, has been selected to participate in the upcoming Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight mission to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to those who served in the armed forces.

The Seminole Nation Museum has announced a special memorial exhibition celebrating the soul and storytelling of the beloved artist, Jonny Hawk (Johnson Lee Scott) from March 21 through June 6. Johnson Scott was lifelong resident of Holdenville and graduate of Holdenville High School, Curated in a heartfelt partnership with the Johnson Scott Family, this collection serves as a homecoming for the vibrant acrylics that defined a career spanning over half a century.

— A Holdenville woman was arrested early March 1 after police say she was found in possession of a stolen vehicle. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Hughes County District Court, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:06 a.m.