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Monday, 08 November 2010 20:32 |
HUGO –– Two Hugo residents, Rodney Romane Cox and Nina L. Mosley, were charged recently with unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute, unlawful use of a police radio, unlawful possession of a controlled drug and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Nov. 3, Hugo Police officers served a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of North H Street. During the search, officers found a clear, plastic baggy containing seven additional bags that held a white, rock-like substance that later field tested positive for cocaine, officers reports said. Also found was a clear bag that contained marijuana.
Police reports stated that $1,123, in Cox’s possession, was also seized along with other dominions and control items.
Cox was previously charged in March of 2005 with possession of controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, maintaining a place where CDS is kept, used or sold, conspiracy and possession of controlled dangerous substance. Reports said that Cox received a five year, all but 90 day suspended sentence on count one and a five year suspended sentence on the remaining.
In April of 1998, Cox was also charged with possession of contraband by an inmate and possession of marijuana. He received a five year suspended sentence per count and had 30 days of county jail revoked. |
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Wednesday, 20 October 2010 16:57 |
HUGO –– Hugo City Council and Municipal Authority members debated the rates at the Todd Whatley/Lige Hammock Rodeo Arena during Tuesday night’s meeting.
With the Friday through Sunday price at $350 per promotion per day, the council members discussed the Monday to Thursday fee. After suggestion from local citizens concerning the rates, the council members agreed and approved the fee of $150 per promotion per day for use of the arena on Monday through Thursday. City Manager David Rawls made it clear that the adjusted rate would be subject to each event and availability and would be taken into effect on Jan. 1, 2011.
The renovation of the Todd Whatley/Lige Hammock arena is complete and has hosted many successful events since its finalization.
After review of the Benham, LLC airport contract, city attorney Gary Brownsworth said everything looked to be in order and valid. Contracts for each project at Stan Stamper Regional Airport will be reviewed before each update is initiated.
The council approved the first payment to Gary Guest Painting in the amount of $28,800 regarding the Boys & Girls Club rehab. The company went well beyond what was asked and painting of the club is more than 67% complete, Rawls reported.
The final pay estimate to RK Hall for the amount of $71,928.61 was approved. Phase One of the city street project is complete and came in under budget.
Councilors approved the minutes from the Oct. 5 meetings and financial statements and purchase order lists were approved.
Layton Cox was absent. |
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 19:54 |
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By Staff and
Wire Reports
Voters across America made it clear in the general election Tuesday they desire a more conservative approach to government. With the exception of second district Democratic Congressman Dan Boren, who won by his narrowest margin ever, Republicans posted a virtual clean sweep of major Oklahoma races. Boren carried Choctaw County by his narrowest margin ever, 2,218-1,784. Statewide, his margin was also his shortest ever: 108,184 (56.52%) to 83,215 (43.48%) over challenger Charles Thompson, who carried three Choctaw County precincts: 101, 106, 322.
Mary Fallin will be Oklahoma’s first female governor, after walloping Jari Askins by more than 200,000 votes. (625,433—409,206). Fallin carried Choctaw County as well, by the margin of 2,227-1,843.
In the Lt. Governor’s race, Todd Lamb cruised over Democrat Kenneth Corn by more than 300,000 votes (659,175—334,663). Lamb also carried Choctaw County: 2,095-1815).
In the St. Auditor and Inspector’s race, Republican Gary Jones defeated Steve Burrage 570,104 to 449,095. A well-known native of neighboring Pushmataha County, Burrage carried Choctaw County by a 2,212-1,804 margin.
Republican Janet Barresi also cruised over Susan Paddack with a significant margin (573,652—386,958). Paddack carried Choctaw County by a 2,048-1,668 margin.
Republican Mark Costello cruised over incumbent Labor Commissioner Lloyd FIelds, 649,672—362,753. Costello carried Choctaw County by a 2,190-1,765 margin.
Incumbent Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland was defeated by Republican John Doak, 555,677—464,247. Doak also carried Choctaw County: 2,043-1,930.
U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn appeared to be riding a wave of voter approval, garnering the widest margin of victory among major candidates with 70% of the vote over Democrat Jim Rogers, and two Independents. Coburn was also favored by Choctaw County voters by a considerable margin: 2,514-1,304.
Incumbent District Judge Willard Driesel retained his seat over challenger J.P. Longacre by a 956 vote three-county margin. Driesel’s won all three counties by the following margins:
McCurtain (4,345—3,712).
Choctaw (2,047—1,814).
Pushmataha (1,600—1,510).
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Thursday, 14 October 2010 21:43 |
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By Joanne Webster
Contributing Writer
BOSWELL — Meeting in regular session Tuesday evening, Boswell councilors followed a motion by Steve Vansickle to accept the resignation of firefighter Jason Day.
Councilors also discussed police department issues, including personnel and finances. Following an hour-long executive session, councilors agreed to raise the salary of Ricky Archer from $1,850 per month to $2,100 per month with agreement to not have further salary changes for a year. Another full-time officer will be added beginning Oct. 23rd at the rate of $1,600 per month.
Councilors agreed to reevaluate the new officer’s salary following a relocation into Boswell. Upon a motion by Steve VanSickle, both motions were approved.
The city’s existing water wells were an item of discussion within the PWA meeting. Wells will be kept as is under a grandfather clause until the property would change hands. If the property changes hands by sale or rental, a meter will be added.
The turning off of water during vacations was a matter for discussion, resulting in a change in the current city policy. There will be a $15 fee for both turning off and turning back on water during the absence of the occupant. The meter will then be locked. Recent leaks resulting in flooding brought the need for the decision.
A dog kennel along with methods of animal control in neighboring towns has been researched. The council voted to table the matter until the complete report could be made by council member Archie Farmer.
The transfer of city property to industrial funds was up for consideration. To read the full story, subscribe to the online edition: http://www.hugonews.com/transitionHDN.html |
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