Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body • 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...

Body 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.

Body 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.