Holdenville News

Settled around 1840, the town was originally known as McCownville. Renamed Ladonia in honor of a traveler from Tennessee who was gifted with song, the town thrived in those early years.

The Rev. David C. Knighton, 73, of McAlester, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Tulsa.

Vanoss School Alumni Association announces its 56th annual banquet for Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. The event is open to all Vanoss alumni.

The AARP Driver Safety program class will be given at the American Legion Hall, 3529 N. Broadway.

Judy Campbell has been recognized by her peers as Teacher of the Year for 2008-09. Campbell has taught English and Speech/Drama at Roff for the last four years.

The association that governs high school activities in Oklahoma voted down a proposal Tuesday that could have forced its 21 non-public school members to compete in an higher class.

Substitute Teacher for Ada Area. Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

A local bar was badly damaged by fire and the employees believe it is a case of arson.

Last year's IHRA Sooner Nationals provided a pivotal turning point in the IHRA championship point battles.

The Chickasaw Nation is accepting applications for the following: SPIRIT User's Group Project Manager (Ada, Purcell ... >MORE #45444 Now Hiring General Laboror - Construction Express Employment Professionals Apply at: 1159 N. Hills Centre, Ada ... >MORE #46421 Country Style Health Care, Inc.

Konawa student Samantha Yott was first place winner in Veterans of Foreign Wars' Voice of Democracy.

Konawa student Samantha Yott was first place winner in Veterans of Foreign Wars' Voice of Democracy.

McLish Alumni Weekend is coming up. On Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in the McLish Gym there will be women's basketball followed by the men's game.

Americana Unplugged will host a concert at the La Ville Inn, 222 E. Main St. in Davis to benefit the Sulphur Oklahoma Veterans Center Benefit Fund.

McLish Alumni Weekend is coming up. On Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in the McLish Gym there will be women's basketball followed by the men's game.

Laney Anderson listens intently Wednesday at the Roff Tiger basketball camp. Athletic camps are taking place all across the area this week with even more beginning next week.

Two Holdenville youngsters were severely injured while driving an ATV near Wewoka Wednesday.

OPT 4 honored State Sen. Susan Paddack recently honored OPT 4 Green Youth Conservation Board.

Life's road home can take many turns. Some paths lead people astray, sending them in the wrong direction.

A Eufaula man is jailed in lieu of $126,000 bond after escaping custody and leading lawmen on a high-speed chase that totaled at least one police car and damaged others.