The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented their annual community awards during their monthly general meeting on Thursday, August 20. These awards are normally presented during the Chamber Banquet.

FELONIES Mary Lou Fredricks—assault, battery, or assault & battery with a dangerous weapon Michael Jonathon Nichols—intimidation of witness Candice Margret Ritz—

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority recently raised speeds to 80 mph from 75 mph on rural segments of five existing turnpikes. The panel also voted to establish an 80- mph maximum speed limit on the Kickapoo Turnpike, which is scheduled to open later this year in eastern Oklahoma County.

August 14, 2020 The Oklahoma State Department of Health has released the following situation update about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma as of August 14, 2020: • This week, there are four additional counties in the “orange” risk zone.

If you haven't heard, two sweet ladies, Amber Hunter and Michelle Rhinehart, are hosting a Thin Blue Line charitable event on August 15 at 5:00 pm -7:30 pm at Stroup park in Holdenville.

Area artists and art lovers are reminded that an artist reception is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, August 15 at the Seminole Nation Museum in Wewoka.