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Harold Wayne Fariss, a member of the East Main Church of Christ, and a lifelong resident of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on August 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Harold was born on February 25, 1939, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Leon and Caryolee Cherry Fariss.

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Atwoodstock, returning on Saturday, August 15, 2026! The festivities kick off at 2:00 PM at the Atwood Community Center, with an incredible lineup of local vocalists and musicians hosted by MC Larry McDaniel.

Bryar Blessing, a freshman at Allen High School, has been diagnosed with a very rare fungal pneumonia along with a bacterial infection in his lungs and is having to spend several weeks away at a Dallas Hospital.

dubborders44@gmail.com Before Oklahoma was a state the Territory Legislature set up a process where six regional colleges, or Normal Schools, as they were also called, would be situated throughout the Territory. The plan was to educate students to become teachers.

Get ready for an exciting season of basketball, fun, friendship, and faith! Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or already loves the game, Upward Basketball is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have a blast!

The Allen High School Bicentennial Class of 1976 has finalized details for its 50th class reunion. We are asking for help from the community in reaching all members of our class.

The first of what will hopefully become an annual event, the Mustang Block Party held this past Saturday, August 1st, in downtown Allen was a great success.

Y’all, mark your calendars —This Saturay, August 1st, downtown Allen is about to feel like the whole town showed up for one big backyard party, and it’s basically free!

Josiah Jones, associate producer at Cherokee Film Productions and freelance filmmaker. Growing up in Oklahoma, Josiah Jones thought his dream of becoming a director was always out of reach.