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HUGHES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING-HOLDENVILLE, OK. October 7, 2024The Hughes County Board of County Commissioners met for a Regular Meeting in the Hughes County Commissioners Boardroom in the Hughes County Courthouse at 200 North Broadway, Holdenville Oklahoma.

Driving While ReadingIt’s Halloween! Be extra careful you don’t run over any of our little trick or treaters.Any big ones too, for that matter. And Sunday, set your clocks back. “Fall Back.”Cars are safer than ever. If you don’t believe it just read their ads.

Brent Lee Turpin was born on July 20, 1964, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He passed away at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma on Monday, October 21, 2024.Brent was the son of Paul and Doretta Turpin, brother of Michael Paul Turpin and Kim Turpin Streater, and uncle of Nash Streater and Tyler Streater.

Things are not always what they seem Note how seemingly “innocent” entries can be turned against us! 1. LONGTERM PARKING Some people left their car in the longterm parking at the airport while away, and someone broke into the car.

Early voting began yesterday, Wednesday October 30th for voters in Hughes County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

Recently the Wetumka City Council convened an emergency meeting to tackle urgent matters related to the city’s infrastructure and public safety.The meeting began with a report from Mrs. Parker, who informed the Council of a leak in the city’s water tower.

During the Town of Clearview Trustee meeting, the Trustees approved entering a contract with ecoLINK to bring broadband internet into the city limits of Clearview. The work should be completed withing four to six months.

For years, the Hughes County Tribune has printed news for the Town of Clearview. The town appreciates their interest in the town’s citizens and community and most importantly their history, culture, and events.

Dr. Donnie Nero participated in the celebration of Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus celebration of 40 years on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Southeast Campus. Past and present TTC presidents, provost, deans, staff, and students, attended the program and celebration.