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On Monday, October 6, 2025, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at 2653 N. 377 Road in Holdenville, Oklahoma as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal activities, including marijuana cultivation without an active OBN Registration.

Hughes County EMS Director Will Biswell has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to a letter dated October 6 and addressed to EMS Board Chairman Tommy Taylor.

Local Girl Has Distinction of Paving Way for Students in the Years to Come Miss Mary Puryear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Puryear, will have the distinction of being the first student to graduate from the Wetumka Junior College, Supt. L.F. Battles announced yesterday.

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Christopher Adam Dalinger, 45, Calvin, was fatally wounded in a two-vehicle accident in Hughes County on Saturday, October 11. The accident occurred at approximately 4:47 p.m. on U.S. Hwy. 75 and County Road E 1480. Dalinger was a 1999 graduate of Coalgate High School.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Thursday that Riley West, 17, of Indianola was driving on the Indian Nation Turnpike last week when a tire blew and the vehicle became disabled in the roadway. Another vehicle tried to avoid hitting the teen’s vehicle but was unable to, striking the driver’s side.

CLEARVIEW CLEAN-UP DAY – OCTOBER 24THDo not forget to keep close in your thoughts and prayers those members of our community who are feeling ill or are unable to get out.

On September 16th, members of the Clearview and Okemah clubs from Okfuskee County OHCE visited Okmulgee County OHCE to participate in their monthly meeting and Leader Lesson. The Leader Lesson included a tour of the Muscogee Creek Nation Three Sister's Garden.