On June 18, 2026, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at Snow Leopard Valley LLC (8420 Highway 9) in Wetumka, Oklahoma as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. “During our investigation, we were able to determine the business has been operating with an OBN Registration obtained by fraud using a ‘straw ownership’ scheme,” according to agency PIO Mark Woodward.

The lights may have gone out in the weight room last Thursday, but the impact of Coach Butch Rawls will shine in Holdenville for generations. Rawls, one of the most beloved figures in the history of Holdenville Public Schools, passed away Thursday morning, leaving behind a legacy measured not only in victories and championships, but in lives changed.

During Coach Rawl’s first tenure as Head football Coach, Holdenville made the playoffs 7 of 9 seasons. During that span, Holdenville claimed state prominence. Players were interviewed by The Daily Oklahoman, and Coach Patterson said, “We became such a big deal that a couple of times news helicopters landed on the field.” Rawls led Holdenville to 2 of the school’s 3 undefeated, regular seasons. There are a whole bunch of schools that never get one of those. They claimed 2 district titles during this time, and they earned a trip to the Semi-finals in 1999. Coach Rawls ended that first term as HC with posting a season record of 9-4 and another quarter-finals appearance. He even coached the lauded Oil Bowl at the end of that season.

Settled on our calendars and marked the third summer Sunday in June comes the most humble of all our holidays. More socks, ties, and crayon-covered cards are awarded on this day than on any other in the year.

“Good friends are like quilts—they age with you, yet never lose their warmth.” I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play on the computer, until 4 am, or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50s, 60s and 70s, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will.

Felonies Saydee Victoria Adams – Battery/Assault and battery on police officer, Public intoxication Eddie Cross – Taking/ Receiving stolen credit or debit, Receive money/goods/service thru forged/revoked CC, Pattern of criminal offenses Misdemeanors Misty Dawn Griffith – Larceny Civil Russel Renfroe et al vs Independent School District No. 1 of Hughes County AKA Moss Public Schools et al – Negligence Citibank NA vs Joseph D Scott – Indebtedness Credit Acceptance Corporation vs David Russell – Indebtedness Jefferson Capital vs Linda Bryant – Indebtedness Kassandra Suzanne Bennett – Application for an order Julie Marie Bigby – Name Change In the matter of Edna Scott Now Fish – Estate of deceased In the matter of Vicki Lynne Shell – Estate of deceased In the matter of John Proctor Jr – Estate of deceased In the matter of Robert Nelson Perry – Estate of deceased Small Claims Mary Jacobs et al vs Derrick Jacobs – Entry and Detainer Freda Faye Odom vs Sadie Blanchard et al – Entry and detainer Protective Orders Freda Faye Odom vs Sadie Blanchard Freda Faye Odom vs Glendale Blanchard Cheyenne Renee Smith vs Angelia R Harjo Divorces Derrick Dwayne Roberson vs Tierra Lea Roberson Honathon Shea Person vs Dianna Marie Person Biance L Grizzle vs Nathaniel E Rinehart – Child Support Enforcement Marriage Licenses Yamil Omar Torres Robles and Allison Grace Bray James Hershell Mc-Coy and Anita Sue Gilbert TRAFFIC Corbyn D Brown – Failure to wear properly adjusted seatbelt restraint Frankie Lee Black – Operating or permitting operation of a vessel not properly equipped, Failure to possess current license for boat and motor Blake Hall-Kleweno – Expired tag Rainee An Mendoza – Oper M/V W/O valid D.L.

Wes Watkins Technology Center extends its sincere appreciation to Don Chesser for 14 years of dedicated service on the Board of Education. Throughout his tenure, Mr.

Ron Hunter, a 1971 graduate of Holdenville High School, longtime community leader, Baptist pastor of Cromwell First Baptist Church, and well-known rodeo clown, recently shared his memories and experiences as part of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program's ongoing effort to preserve Hughes County history.

LOCAL CAR SHOW BRINGS OUT FAMILIAR FACES

Early voting begins this Thursday, June 11 in the June 16 primary and special elections. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on election day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.