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Read moreHoldenville, Oklahoma - In a recent development, law enforcement officials have uncovered an illegal marijuana grow operation in Hughes County, located at 3564 N 369 Rd, Holdenville.
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March 8th, Caitlynn Rosenow signed with Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Soils Judging Team. Caitlynn is also a recipient of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Mark McGee Memorial Scholarship which will be presented to her on March 21st at the Oklahoma Youth Expo in OKC. Caitlynn earned her State FFA Degree as well and will be walking across the State FFA Degree stage in May to receive that award. Caitlynn plans to attend EOSC to pursue a degree in Agricultural Education and follow in her two favorite agricultural educators footsteps - her advisor, Mr. Purkins, and her dad, Matt Rosenow, who teaches AGED at Stuart.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Landen Yates and Lainee Yates! They were both selected to participate in the Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship Event at OYE where they will proudly be representing Hughes County Ag Youth and Holdenville 4-H! Landen Yates will be participating with US Senator Markwayne Mullin - Caleb Cochran District Director Lainee Yates will be participating with US Senator Markwayne Mullin - Josh Owen Oklahoma State Deputy Director. Legislative / Celebrity Showmanship is one of the most important and enjoyable shows of the year during OYE. Each year, more than 100 Oklahoma legislators and celebrities attend the showmanship contest where they are paired with exhibitors to compete for top showman. This is an opportunity for Oklahoma Legislators and Celebrities to meet with the future leaders of the agriculture industry. Landen and Lainee Yates have the opportunity to become the teacher, of something they are very passionate about, to their Oklahoma leaders and share an amazing experience.
Read moreTHE YEAR WAS 1945 – WETUMKA BOY HOME AFTER OVERSEAS DUTY FOR LIFE MAGAZINE
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Mr. Cletus Lowe, a teacher at the Shawnee Adult Learning Center, hosted their Black History Month Celebration in March honoring the legacies of Black history. The program included music and art. The students read histories of famous Black figures including Booker T. Washington, Sojourner Truth, and Harriett Tubman. Mr. Lowe recognized three individuals in Oklahoma for their contributions to Black history, Clara Luper, Rev. Wade Watts, and Shirley Nero of Clearview.
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On March 7, 2024, friends and family gathered at 611 S. 5th Street in Okemah, Oklahoma to recognize Theo CrawleyofWeleetka, Oklahoma for her hard work and dedication to CREOKS Health Services and to dedicate and name house in her honor. The Crawley House by CREOKS Health Services will provide a sage and supportive transitional housing arrangement to help women with substance use disorders sustain long-term recovery.
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