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Friday, December 18, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the January 12th Special County Election, Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today.

Less than four years ago, the tract of land along the corner of Old Highway 62 and Clearview Road just north of Interstate 40 was essentially barren. Today, the corner is home to the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town’s Community Center, Wellness Center and Multi-Agency Response Center.

Karen Hefner, Warden’s Secretary at Davis Correctional Facility (pictured above with Boyce Manor Administrator Jennifer Carr) started a Christmas Card Campaign for the residents of Boyce Manor and Heritage Village Nursing Homes here in Holdenville.

The Wetumka downtown Christmas tree is absolutely beautiful. A special thank you to the Oklahoma Patriots Coalition for all the work they have done on this project.

In a virtual ceremony held to coincide with National 4-H Month, Hughes County 4-H named their newest county award winners, county officers and Hall of Fame Inductee. 2020-21 Hughes County Hall of Fame: Geralyn Haney 2020-21 Hughes County 4-H officers are: Geralyn Haney-President...

FELONIES Chandra Kay Beck—aggravated assault and battery Anne McCoy-Absher—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Tyler Jay Murray—endeavoring conspiracy to deliver/manufacture/possess controlled dangerous substances Carlos Miguel Ortiz—bringing contraband into jail/penal...

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Olivo of Holdenville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ashley, of Norman, to Jimmy Morrow, of Ardmore. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gann of Lamar and Alice Olivo and the late Marvin Olivo of Holdenville.

2 cups persimmon pulp 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup milk ½ cup sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt Mix persimmon pulp, slightly beaten egg and milk together. Add first mixture, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

Marian French of Mid-West City is visiting with her mother Marguerite for one week. Margaret and Joel Meyers of Tulsa spent last week Mrs. French. Kevin Sinnett of Clearview spent several days in the hospital because of complications from his cancer treatments.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Warren Hamilton is now the Senator for Senate District 7 after taking the official oath of office on Monday in a ceremony that was substantially scaled down from previous years to adhere with COVID-19 safety protocols and ongoing Capitol construction projects.