The Holdenville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 20. Reports from the committees was mostly positive, and another department head was given a raise, part of an ongoing effort to improve all city employee wages. There were new part-time and full-time hires made, and the mayor offered his thoughts on dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2020) – As part of its Service-First Model, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has worked to develop local community partnerships to meet and serve the agency’s customers. As part of this effort, the Holdenville Church of the Nazarene has offered the agency full access, 24-hours a day to a small meeting room and nursery within the church, as well as an attached building on the church grounds with a large room, kitchen and restroom access. These spaces will allow the agency to offer its services and facilitate family meetings and visitations, among many other things in a warm, comfortable setting.

FELONIES Jerry Allen Keef—unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute Austin Hamilton Newton—burglary in the second degree Destin Wade Votra—unauthorized use of a vehicle MISDEMEANORS Kyle Anderson—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Willard Bill Freeman—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Cheri Eileen Keef—possession of controlled dangerous substance Buster Naylor—public intoxication Randi Parker—public intoxication MARRIAGES Brandy Lea Barton-Melancon and Shana Leeann Taylor, both of Lamar Brett Allen Carpenter and Destiny Dawn Pasley, both of Yukon DIVORCE Rhonda Gail Brown vs. Jimmy Don Brown Precious M.D.