EXPANDING HORIZONS: WWTC HOSTS COLLEGE FAIR FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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On September 9, 2024, Wes Watkins Technology Center hosted its annual College Fair, drawing students from partnering high schools across the region. The event primarily catered to juniors and seniors, providing them with a valuable opportunity to explore their post-secondary options. Representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities, not only within Oklahoma but also from neighboring states like Texas and Arkansas, were present to engage with students.

HOLDENVILLE POLICE NAB SUSPECT AFTER BEAR FOOTCHASE

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On the early hours of September 10, Holdenville Police Department apprehended Keith Bear, a man previously sought on a $20,000 felony warrant for domestic assault and battery by strangulation and aggravated burglary, after a foot chase, OKC FOX reports.

HOLDENVILLE RECEIVES $1.7 MILLION GRANT

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Holdenville’s infrastructure is about to get a major boost, thanks to a $1.7 million grant that will fund essential repairs and upgrades to the city’s water and wastewater systems. The grant, discussed at the recent Holdenville Public Works meeting, will be used to replace aging valves and fire hydrants, as well as repair several key lift stations, including those servicing Tyson facilities and also the building left vacant by Department of Human Services (DHS) recently purchased by Creek Nation.

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Movie Review “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” President Ronald Reagan issued that challenge to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last General Secretary of the Soviet Union, on June 12, 1987.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WELCOMES WENDY PEFFERCORN

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The District Attorney’s Office for District 22, which includes Hughes County, has welcomed a new and furry team member: Wendy Peffercorn. Named after the lifeguard and childhood crush from the iconic movie *The Sandlot*, Wendy brings the same charm to the office that her namesake brought to the screen.
District Attorney Erik Johnson with his latest hire, Wendy Peffercorn

SAVING GRACE SOBER LIVING EYES NEW HOME IN HOLDENVILLE

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At the latest Holdenville City Council meeting, Kerry Rickner, founder of Saving Grace Sober Living for Men, presented a plan that could give new life to a long-unused facility while providing critical support to men in recovery. Rickner is seeking to rent the former Work Release Center from the City of Holdenville to expand her sober living program.
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