Timber & Addie Powell Covered Wewoka and Chesley, Destiny & J.C. Slater and Kate Rogers covered Holdenville with flyers promoting a Benefit for the Rory Stricklin Family and the Wewoka Vet Hospital Staff.

WHY join 4H? Great question!! Holdenville 4H is a positive and fun after school club where Students will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, participate in community service projects, learn from various monthly guest speakers, and interact with other community organizations.

HOLDENVILLE WELCOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST GROUPS OF NEW TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF IN RECENT HISTORY. WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT! FRONT ROW (L-R): Brittany Crosby, Shannon Brown, Rachel Ferree, Shelley Carter, Abby Christopher, Breanna Hill, Twila Grizzle, Julie Horton, Jedadiah Smith.

Hughes County District 3 County Commissioner Tommy Peak passed away Saturday. He was an outstanding public servant and dear friend to the publisher and the Holdenville News. He will be greatly missed, not only in his capacity as a commissioner, but as friend to many.

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.

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!

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.

FELONY Brandon Drea Green OSW—burglary in the first degree MISDEMEANORS Samuel D. Golden OSW—domestic abuseassault and battery Isaiah Dale Pack— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs Kevin Lynn Peace— protective order violation MARRIAGES Elgin Harold Fullbright Jr.

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.

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