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Christopher Adam Dalinger, 45, Calvin, was fatally wounded Saturday, October 11, in a two-vehicle accident. The accident occurred at approximately 4:47 p.m.

Hughes County EMS Director Will Biswell has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to a letter dated October 6 and addressed to EMS Board Chairman Tommy Taylor. In his resignation letter, Biswell said he was stepping down after concluding that he no longer had the support of the Hughes County EMS Board to hold employees accountable or to maintain the standards he expected within the department.

On Monday, October 6, 2025, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at 2653 N. 377 Road just north of Yeager, in Holdenville, Oklahoma as part of an on-going investigation into illegal activities, including marijuana cultivation without an active OBN Registration. OBN MET Agents seized 14,366 marijuana plants, made 2 arrests, and 2 individuals were taken into custody by Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE). OBN MET Agents were assisted today by HSI, ICE, DEA, District 22 Drug Task Force, Hughes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hughes County Commissioners Office. More arrests are pending as this investigation continues.

Holdenville Veterinary Clinic is proud to continue serving as Hughes County’s only veterinary clinic, providing trusted care for both large and small animals right here in our rural community. Under the ownership and leadership of Dr. Rebekah Hartfield since 2019, the clinic remains dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate veterinary medicine to Holdenville and the surrounding areas.

If you are a human on planet Earth, you need money. We all carry it. We try hard to earn it. And whether it is found in the form of plastic, paper, or various alloys, we all depend on it every day. Money is important.

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Holdenville Lions Club met at Wes Watkins Technology Center for the annual fish fry. The meeting was brought to order by outgoing President, Lion Lori Woods. The flag salute was led by Lion Jack Bush, followed by the invocation by Lion Mike Lindley. There were 4 guests in attendance; John Baxley, Travis Harmon, Kathryn Radach and Daphne Irby. Treasurer Lion Steve Enos stated the regular account is low since he just paid all dues, International, State and District. The service account has a fair amount and will help get the Lions Potato Bar fundraiser going in Dec. or Jan. The treasurer’s report was approved as presented. Secretary Lion Jerrie Lindsey read the minutes from the last meeting in May 2025. The minutes were approved as read.

CIVIL Pennymac Loan Services LLC vs Scott Ritchie Joshua – Foreclosure Capital One NA vs Carl Griggs – Indebtedness Superior Steel Building MFG LLC vs John W. Leonard et al – Lien Foreclosure Calvary SPV I LLC vs Sondra Blaylock – Indebtedness Jefferson Capital Systems vs Jason Neconish – Indebtedness Portfolio Recovery Associates vs Jimmy Dale Jr.