Body COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Hughes County. Three weeks ago there were a reported 25 new cases, two weeks ago another 37 new cases, and last week an additional 43 new cases in the county.

Body Old Geezers had another successful August luncheon at Smokin Joe’s Rib Ranch in Davis. I’m sure there were plenty of stories going around the table! You might want to join them; you’ll have a great time!

Body The president returned to familiar turf inside the United States Capitol on Wednesday to meet with Democrat lawmakers to discuss the budget, a massive spending proposal that promises to plunge the country deeper into debt.

Body FELONY Brandon Drea Green OSW—burglary in the first degree MISDEMEANORS Samuel D.

Body FROM START TO FINISH HOLDENVILLE STUDENTS BEGIN A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. AT THE STARTING LINE OF 1ST GRADE ABOVE IS MRS. LEDO’S CLASS: Back Row (L-R) Augie Robinson, Marty Gaskins, Sam Leftwich, Eli Gomez, Zayden Foster, Bailey Jones, Dru SMith and Mrs. Kelly Ledo.

Body THURSDAY The annual Hughes County Free Fair will open to the public at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 2.

Body The Holdenville School Board held its monthly meeting August 9.

Body Sales tax revenue returns for Hughes County were mixed in the latest report. Wetumka, Calvin, Stuart, Atwood and Yeager all showed an increase in business, while Holdenville, Dustin and Gerty saw a decrease in the latest report.

Body MISDEMEANORS Christopher M. Hutchinson OSW— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs CIVIL Absolute Resolutions Investments vs.

Body Holdenville has always been, to me, a magical place. A small town with a big heart, a small population full of big dreamers. I grew up in what seems now in my mind, a major motion picture. The cast of characters which made up my adolescence were people who were bigger than life.