Body IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! It is that time of year once again! Many mark their calendars for this event every year to have their entries ready by the check-in dates.

Body REMEMBER LABOR DAY I should have written this column last week but I’m several days late and a few dollars short in writing about Labor Day.. Labor Day is a three day holiday.

Body At the recent Holdenville City Council meeting, tensions arose as the growing issue of stray and unwanted dogs took center stage.

Body In a special meeting held to address the vacancy in the Ward 2 City Council seat, the Holdenville City Council faced a critical decision: appoint a new council member or hold a special election.

Body This column will offend many dog lovers. Please accept my apologies in advance. I myself am a dog lover. I believe dogs are among the very best creations on Earth. Fewer things provide more pleasure than a loving relationship with a well-trained and well-behaved dog.

Body On August 15, 2024, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Holdenville celebrated a momentous occasion as Cyntha Gilkes Ayres was ordained as a bi-vocational priest by Bishop Paulson Reed of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma.

Body At the August 20th Holdenville City Council meeting, Holdenville General Hospital (HGH) CEO Steve Stewart presented a positive outlook on the hospital’s recent developments, despite ongoing financial challenges.

Body Wetumka, OK — On August 21, 2024, Brent McGee, a former Athletic Director and Alternative Education Instructor at Wetumka High School, was arrested by Agents from the District 22 Criminal Investigations Unit, District 22 Drug and Violent Crimes task Force, and the Hughes County...

Body Responsible for greeting all visitors and callers in a professional manner and making appropriate referrals. Responsible for promoting a positive image of the agency to the general public as well as employees.

Body According to the latest data from the VA, the average disability rating for veterans who have been granted claims under the PACT Act stands at 70%. This follows the largest outreach campaign in VA history, which saw veterans and survivors submit a record-breaking 2.