Two for the Red Bears...
JESSE GARDNER hustles into the paint for a two-point shot for the Soper Red Bears in a recent battle with the Tigers of Fort Towson. Putting pressure on Gardner is Tiger deffender Timothy Hutchinson.
Sooner legend dies...
Former OU wrestler and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Danny Hodge died Dec. 24 at 88.
Florida talking lots of smack ahead of Cotton Bowl clash with Sooners
The smack talk had already started before Nik Bonitto took the podium for Cotton Bowl media day Dec. 22.
‘Take a bite out of crime...’
SAWYER — The police department in Sawyer, Okla., has a new four-legged friend that will help sniff out crime. Bevo the almost two-year old Dutch Shepherd and the son of Rattan Police Department’s K9 Vader, began training with officer Ian Wilkinson to help on his patrol.
Hugo School board renews Supt. contract
The Hugo board of education met in regular session on Dec. 14. Our annual financial audit was reported by Bledsoe, Hewett, and Gullekson. The board approved fundraiser requests for HMS and HHS as well as the opening of a new activity account for the HMS Computer Lab.
Choctaw County frontline workers receive vaccine
• Choctaw County Health Department delivers first vaccine to frontline health care workers at Choctaw Memorial Hospital HUGO — On Wednesday, Dec. 16 Choctaw Memorial frontline health care workers received the initial dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administered by the Choctaw County Health ment.
Youth Leadership deadline approaching
Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class. Applications are accepted on line and can be accessed through the Leadership Oklahoma website or by using this link: https://smr.to/p68968.
Boxing up the Blessings
INTERNATIONAL PAPER’S Valliant Containerboard Mill has a long history of investing in the communities where their employees work and live.
Hugo teacher receives portion of Sonic’s $1.3 million donation for learning supplies
• Hugo teacher request garnered the most votes by SONIC fans, resulting in funds for classroom supplies through SONIC’s Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign For the 12thh year in a row and during an especially urgent time of need, SONIC@ Drive-In donated an all-time high of $1.3 million to...
Iris Garden Club has progressive dinner for Christmas
The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Dec. 14 for their Christmas progressive dinner. Everyone met at Harolynn and Jerry Wofford’s Rose Cottage for appetizers. Christmas lights and decorations welcomed everyone on the front porch.
