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February 171818: An early prototype of the bicycle is invented. German baron Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun patented the “draisine.” It was a two-wheeled contraption with a steering handle and a saddle, but no pedals. Riders would propel themselves along by kicking at the ground.

HOLDENVILLE, Oklahoma – Hughes County Sheriff’s Office has released a letter stating the organization will “no longer be honoring” their cross-deputization agreements with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police.

DONNING THEIR NEW LETTER JACKETS ARE GRAHAM-DUSTIN STUDENTS Kayla Williams, Tiffany Wilder, Frannie Summers, Natalie Norris.DONNING THEIR NEW LETTER JACKETS ARE GRAHAM-DUSTIN STUDENTS Trenton Morgan, LeBryant Pigeon, Jackson Wallace, Corbin Smith.

The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is fast approaching. This year the benefit will be held on March 12 in the Wetumka School Cafeteria. The breakfast will consist of (All-You-Can-Eat) pancakes and sausage! The event starts at 7:00 am and goes through 12:00 pm. Each plate costs $6.00.

It is Black History Month in Clearview. Come join us in celebration of Oklahoma African American athletes and their contributions to society. Meet Darlean Calip, Sapulpa girls’ basketball coach, Felix Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, and Dewey McClain of the Atlanta Falcons.

Cymone Davis of Tulsa Remote organized a Black Towns and Tulsa Greenwood District Tour for her guest, Emmanuel Felton of New York City, New York, representing the Washington Post. Emmanuel wanted to visit the state which represents a “cultural melting pot.”

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE FALL HONOR ROLLPRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLLHoldenville: Steven Horvatt, Ciara Justice and Courtney RamboVICE-PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLLHoldenville: Loralei Grills, Kaden Morris and Ashley RamboWetumka: Wyatt Allford, Wyatt Pack and Angelina ScottPART-TIME HONOR ROLL...

Julie West was elected as the newest city council member defeating former city councilman Ron Thetford 293 – 279.Julie carried Precinct 35 (Nazarene Church) 129 – 90 and Precinct 11 (Superintendent’s office) 93 – 92.

Both the Stuart Lady Hornets & Hornets basketball teams defeated Coalgate on Friday night, January 28th. Prior to the games a homecoming coronation was held. Connor Clayton was named Homecoming King and he crowned Braelyn Blasengame Homecoming Queen.

The Wetumka Board of Education held their regular meeting on February 7, 2022. The following members, administrators and personnel were present: Donna Mcgee, Rufus Scott, John Curtis, Donnie Williamson, Nina Maas, and Susan Tyra.