Trick-or-treat food safety tips for halloween
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Halloween celebrations can be a trick or a treat when it comes to food safety. While Halloween offers plenty of make-believe fun, it also brings real food safety risks.
Halloween Safety tips for your family
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Halloween has become a hugely popular time for fun and festivities, but with it comes the potential for a variety of fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to take these simple precautions to stay safe without sacrificing that fun.
Preventative maintenance more important as vehicles age
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The average age of vehicles on the road is rising, and as cars get older, they need more service and repair. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists who own an older car, truck or SUV become more diligent about preventative maintenance.
COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ fight lingering effects of the virus
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Brad Benefield hasn’t tested positive for COVID-19 since April. But as spring turned to summer, and now fall, Benefield is growing increasingly concerned about his bout with the virus known technically as SARS-CoV-2.
Hugo Rotary Club news
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Above: Clinton and JoAnn Crawley (center) of the Hugo Food Bank spoke about their operations and incredible impact in our area at the Washington Community Center on Mondays. Their Food Bank, as well as those helping in Pushmataha and McCurtain Counties, will be recipients of $2,500 gifted from our Rotary District 5830. They are pictured with Assistant District Governor Rochelle Cory (left) and Club President Will Smith (right).
Football Contest winner
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FOR THE FIRST TIME in Hugo News Football Contest history, there is a tie! With the OU Sooners, OSU Cowboys and Hugo Buffaloes’ games being cancelled due to COVID-19 issues, there was no way to judge the yardage for a tie breaker. Choosing 12 out of 15 games correctly were Seaerra Jordan and Eddie Ball. Jordan is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Claudia Vertiz of First United Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Ball is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Zack Savage of First Bank, where he obtained his winning entry blank. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passes historic legislation
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TVSHKA HOMMA –– The October legislative session for the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passed laws to strengthen tribal sovereignty and the nation’s justice system. Codes dedicated to tribal prosecution, jury selection, criminal law, and a public defender’s office were enacted by the council on Oct. 10.
Officials warn of false polling place claims
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• Election officials alert voters about false polling place text message Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax issued a voter alert, warning voters about a text message that was received by a voter last Friday, that falsely claimed the voter’s polling place had changed. The complaint has been referred by election officials to law enforcement.
Late county commissioner remembered, new chairman named
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An empty seat at the Choctaw County Commission meeting Monday served as a solemn reminder of the loss of Chairman Randy Robertson, who passed away Oct. 5.
Iris Garden Club opens new year with fall-themed meeting
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The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Sept. 28 to open their new year, after being adjourned for the summer. The group convened in the “Party Barn” at the home of Jerry and Harolynn Wofford. The tables were decorated with fall tablecloths, pumpkins and fall colors for the dinner. President Harolynn Wofford welcomed everyone back and Marvin Keele led in prayer. The group formed a line for the buffet of hot dogs, chips, relishes and red velvet delight for dessert, with tea and apple juice. Marcia Keele was co-hostess.
