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CALVIN 1ST GRADE STUDENTS ARE PICTURED AS THEY PREPARE TO RETURN TO CLASS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL. Picture are: Front Row: Charlotte Lindley, Anna Iker, Emar’e Holmes, Arya Herrod, Bella Curtis, Jonas Peters, Gunner Bain, Cannon Rockey, Ryan Runyan.

Two Holdenville police officers showed incredible bravery on the night of August 20, while responding to a call at Walmart concerning suspect Devin McKee.McKee had a warrant out for his arrest and Officers Jackson and Grizzle had already been on the lookout for him.

Governor Kevin Stitt has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Hughes County Commissioner District 3, Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today.The special primary election will be held November 9, 2021.

A Hughes County woman died after the car she was driving rolled over, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol report.OHP investigators reported Shirley Snow, 83, of Calvin, died in a single-vehicle incident Thursday afternoon about three miles west of Stuart.

August 23rd —27thSummer Nicole Gaskins— assault and battery with dangerous weapon; harboring criminals or fugitivesElizabeth Williams—possession of controlled substanceMissy Harjo—endangering others while eluding police officerCurtis L.

On Saturday August 28, a birthday celebration was held in honor of Mackilee Samilton, Sr. who turned 90!! He and his wife, Melven Samilton were joined by tons of friends and family to celebrate with him!

MISDEMEANORDavid Schell Worsham—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugsCIVILCapital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs. Zachariah K. Hale—indebtednessLVNV Funding LLC vs. Kaylin Cullum—indebtednessLVNV Funding LLC vs. Jabari Obasi—indebtednessSMALL CLAIMSSunshine Pryor vs.

Sucker Day will soon be here. It is one of the most well known events in Oklahoma and Wetumka has celebrated it for 70 years. I was researching same old newspapers and ran across a news item from 1951 concerning Sucker Day . . .

Tuesday night, August 24, Holdenville Police officers responded to a call of a possible grand theft auto in progress at the Dollar General Store in Holdenville.

DUSTIN 1ST GRADERS TOOK A BREAK FROM LUNCH TO ALLOW THE PUBLISHER TO SNAP THEIR PICTURE. THIS GREAT GROUP OF YOUNGSTERS INCLUDE Front row—Tafv Waterdown, Cattleya Williams, Naveen Maqbool. Back row —Liam Harmon, Michael Proctor, Riot Lackey, Brayden Barnum, Xayvior Soap, Ethan Proctor