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On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Glenn William Herrod was riding a bicycle on SH 9, approximately 1.7 miles west of Wetumka in Hughes County. He was traveling eastbound towards Wetumka when he was struck by a vehicle.

There’s an unofficial season on bullfrogs that begins sometime in early summer and runs into the dove season in September. Most anyone who has savored frog legs will consider the sport, given the opportunity. And from all accounts, it exists at many remote ponds and marshes.

FELONIES Johnathan Brandon Coles—driving under the influence of drugs Lucas Cullum—burglary in the second degree Kara Ann Hester— burglary in the second degree Ahmad Elijah Jacene— murder, first degree Jerry Allen Keef—child neglect MISDEMEANORS Timothy Chitto—public intoxication Russell...

The first African American newspaper of record in Oklahoma history was the Oklahoma Guide, a monthly, sporadically published in 1889. Thus, the black press in Oklahoma paralleled the opening of the territory in 1889. The Guide was followed in 1891 by the Langston Herald, the first weekly.

Early in 2020, the Town of Clearview received a $30,000 grant to upgrade the men’s and women’s bathrooms at the Clearview Main Street Community Center. The bathrooms needed handicapped stalls and additional stalls and sinks. The grant did not cover the entire cost.

Please continue to remember our elderly community, friends, and family during this time. Asking for prayer for Alpheus Grundy who is suffering from an eye infection. He has been traveling back and forth every day to the Muskogee Veterans hospital for treatment. Wear your goggles while mowing.

There were nine Red Hat Ladies that enjoyed the comfort of Wayne and Glenda Stinson’s patio for their 4th of July Picnic event. Glenda had tables decorated with red tablecloths with red, white and blue streamers on the long table and candles on the round table on the deck.

Gardening is a yearround activity. Those who garden develop an appreciation and a desire for fresh, nutritious vegetables and fruits. In many situations, the best way to obtain fresh vegetables is to grow them at home.

Toll Stands at Five Dead, 22 in Hospitals; 215 Houses Are Damaged or Destroyed Debris was being cleared Saturday from an 18-block area damaged by the tornado which twisted through Holdenville at 7:07 p.m. Friday.

Director Kristy Lashbrook is pleased to announce to all Hughes County citizens that HCEMS has opened our Calvin and Wetumka substations. This is the final part of the Nov. 2016 EMS Bond. EMS operations began July 29.