Fort Towson Historic Site plans three days of educational experience for kids
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FORT TOWSON –– Fort Towson Historic Site will host “History Day Camp” for kids ages 9 to 12 from Tuesday, May 28, through Thursday, May 30. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
State Auditor is guest speaker at Hugo Rotary Club
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HUGO — Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, Cindy Byrd, was a special guest speaker Tuesday at the Hugo Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. Byrd, a native of Southeast Oklahoma (Coalgate), told the club members she always enjoyed returing to her home and found it a good way to stay “grounded.” “I’m rural,” she told Rotarians, adding that she was the first woman elected to this position as well as the first State Auditor who had personally worked in the department’s trenches, performing all of the types of audits that are routinely done.
Southeast Oklahoma welcomed thousands for eclipse, saw millions in economic impact
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The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is celebrating a safe and successful total solar eclipse after southeast Oklahoma hosted thousands and generated millions of dollars in economic activity.
Fishing, lodging and trail rides at Hugo Lake State Park
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Located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma, this long established recreation destination offers family fun, boating, abundant fishing opportunities and spectacular sunsets. Enjoy a golden sunrise view upon the deck of a luxurious cabin, a quiet sunset over the water, and a night sky dancing with infinite starts. Hugo Lake State Park offers serenity that can only be described as pure enchantment.
Hugo Lake report
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Elevation is 2 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 59°F and murky.
Organizations call on Congress to increase support for rural small businesses
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As work begins on the 2025 federal budget, the Center for Rural Affairs and 26 partner organizations from across the country are asking Congress for continued support of rural small businesses through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP).
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs announces co-hosted Farmer Veteran Field Day
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The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is thrilled to announce its partnership in co-hosting the inaugural Farmer Veteran Field Day, slated for May 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8656 Banner Road, Slaughterville, Okla. This special event, aimed at uniting and educating veteran farmers, promises an enriching day of learning, networking, and exploration of the vast opportunities within the agriculture sector.
