Familiar with it? The phrase, “Hey, I know a guy who can...,” usually said to you about the time you have thrown a plumbing wrench clear across the kitchen. Referring to a man you can trust to fix the job you just botched — and do it honestly and perfectly. Someone who has gained the public’s confidence in his expertise. Whoa!! That can be hard to find today in this world of shady deals and “that’s good enuff.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has programs that provide assistance. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are prepared with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to residents, agricultural producers and impacted communities.

Through With Chew Week, Feb. 21-27, focuses on offering those Oklahomans who use smokeless tobacco the opportunity to quit, with free help from the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of TSET.

Variants of COVlD-19 from Brazil, South Africa and the United Kingdom are circulating in the U.S. With vaccinations up and case numbers down nationwide, will the mutations undo recent progress? Not if we stay vigilant, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! Members of the District Championship basketball team for the Moyers Lady Tigers (pictured at left) include: Coach Donna Dudley, Jill Nored, Rebecca Napier, KyeAreha Williams, Olivia Napier, Brooklyn Higginbottom, Katelyn Thomas, Audrey Childress, Kynley Lucas and Abby Higginbottom. (Photo Contributed.)

STRINGTOWN — The Lady Tigers of Moyers defeated 49-40 last week to claim the District Championship Trophy. The Lady Tigers battled in the first to a 14-11 lead behind the shooting of Brooklyn Higginbottom who knocked down seven points.

HUGO — The 2021 Hugo Buffaloes began with a mission... to get better every week and battle their way to Oklahoma City to compete for the coveted 3A Gold Ball State Championship Trophy.

City of Hugo PSO Franchise Election For the Proposition (Yes) 67 Against the Proposition (No) 12 Fort Towson Public School Office No. 1 Susan Smith 118 Eddie Horton, Jr.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– Two were injured in a one-vehicle wreck last Thursday on U.S. Hwy.

• US Department of Labor cites Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services for confined space violations in August 2020 fatality investigation; two workers succumbed to natural gasoline fumes in attempt to clean tanker car