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Central Metal Finishing is hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The drive will be held on Wednesday, July 22 from 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m. at their main office. To schedule an appointment contact Jennifer Griffin at 580-399-8579.

Gossip Just how is Peggy Lewis and that certain curly headed guy from Yeager getting along these days? Who was the guy at Sue Tollett’s the other night in the ‘a51 Mercury? Could he be from Holdenville? Who’s Joyce Morris Boyfriend now? Cute too, Joyce Where do you get all these boyfriends?

I haven’t written too much about the Coronavirus. But it has turned my entire lifestyle upside down in more ways than one. Examples: 1. 7 weeks of isolation because I am in the highly susceptible age group 2. No sporting events to attend. 3. No sporting events to write about. 4. No laundry 5.

An early morning house fire at 1106 S. Oak, Holdenville, completely destroyed the residence. The Holdenville Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished the flames, but not before it had engulfed the home.

Mon: Cheeseburger Pie, California blend vegetables, warm cherries, brownie and milk Tues: BBQ chicken, baked beans, warm potato salad, dinner roll, ambrosia and milk Wed: Turkey & cheese sandwich, pea salad, diced cucumbers, gelatin and milk Thurs: Loaded baked potato, seasoned broccoli, cold...

We love to hear from our friends and had several great notes this week: Bill and Dayna, Thank you for all you do for Holdenville and keeping memories alive through the Tribune. Even though I live far away, I enjoy the paper and its stories.

On the morning of Sunday, June 21, 2020, all the family of Ernest and Mildred Moore gathered in their home to celebrate Ernest and Mildred’s 70 th wedding anniversary. The morning was spent taking pictures and catching up on the happenings of each other.

Since most Americans seem to be getting a lot of political advice from a vast minority of other Americans is it not fair to ask, Why? Why is it that Rep. Ihsan Omar-D from Minnesota is so listened to in Congress when she makes her many demands on her adopted homeland for such radical changes?

The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office and Hughes County EMS responded Friday, July 10, to a small plane crash within the county. The pilot was transported by Hughes County EMS paramedics to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. OHP, FAA, and NTSB are conducting the investigation.

Just after my graduation from Holdenville High School in 1954, Max McClearin, the basketball coach formed an independent basketball team to play during a summer lapse in sports.