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    Pictured above is Donna Lipe

    Pictured above is Donna Lipe, Halo volunteer. She has been helping at the shelter since the day she retired. Whatever is needed she will do! She recently painted this puppy quarantine building red, white and blue! She checks on the mamas and puppies twice a day to make sure they are all right.
    Donna Lipe

    LAST WEEK TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR August 23rd ELECTION

    The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, August 8th.Hughes County Election Board Secretary, Brandy Davis, says absentee voting is available to all voters and can be submitted several ways.

    Hughes County Court Records

    MISDEMEANORSColton Dal Ford – Minor in Possession of AlcoholHarley Jayden Bell – Minor in Possession of AlcoholDIVORCESSkye Nichole Jackson vs. James Kristan SichleyKassandra Anderson vs. Nicholas AndersonCIVILOklahoma Tax Commission vs. Jeremy Hunter – Tax EnforcementTinker Federal Credit Union vs.

    Officer killed at Davis Correctional Facility

    An officer was killed at the Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville.In a press release from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, an officer died from an injury sustained after an attack by an inmate on Sunday.

    Part Four of A Dream Come True by Mike Schmitt

    Mike Schmitt is not only my friend but is an amazing gentleman to visit with. His life in professional hockey is a fascinating story. Today we will continue sharing some of that story, which is found in his soon to be published book, A Dream Come True.

    Looking just like they did

    Looking just like they did at the Calvin Junior-Senior Prom 50 years ago are Darla Royster Lerma and Becky Hefferman. They were two of the special guests at this year’s Calvin Alummi Reunion.
    Looking just like they did

    Looking Back....

    It has been several years since we shared parts of B.J. Osborn’s Wetumka “A Centennial History.”I have read it a couple of times and it is fascinating. I hope our readers enjoy it as much as I did.

    Hughes County Court Records

    FELONIESJermisha Jana Beverly—trafficking in illegal drugsEstaban Duenas—trafficking in illegal drugsDaniel Estrada—trafficking in illegal drugsDustin Self—trafficking in illegal drugsmethamphetamineMISDEMEANORSCarl True—leaving scene of accident damaged fixtureMARRIAGESLeonard David Roark,...

    A Drink For Summer Weather

    Summer Tea4 cups boiled water1 small can frozen lemonade6 small tea bags1 small can pineapple juice1 cup sugar10 cups cold water1 small can frozen orange juiceLet water, tea bags, and sugar set until sugar is dissolved. Add orange juice, lemonade, pineapple juice and cold water. This makes a gallon.
    A Drink For Summer Weather
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