Located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma, this long established recreation destination offers family fun, boating, abundant fishing opportunities and spectacular sunsets. Enjoy a golden sunrise view upon the deck of a luxurious cabin, a quiet sunset over the water, and a night sky dancing with infinite starts. Hugo Lake State Park offers serenity that can only be described as pure enchantment.

BOSWELL — The Boswell Scorpions came out with a balanced offense attack Monday, scoring two runs in each of the first three innings and added a big eight-run sixth to ice Clayton, 14-0. Kollin Edge did a masterful job on the mound for Boswell, striking out four batters and walking only two through 4.2 innings.

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly board meeting on Thursday, April 8 at the Chamber Office. The Board approved the March minutes and financials. The Annual Work Plan was discussed, amended and approved. Also approved was $200 for the purchase of foliage for the office flowerbeds. The Board approved $250 to sponsor a child to attend the Summer Camp at Awesome Adventures. The Chamber Shop Local events will be held Aug. 4-7 and Dec. 8-11. We will continue doing our shop local events as we did last year. Chamber member-owned businesses will be randomly selected for Chamber members to visit and enrich customers with $25 cash “thankyous” for shopping locally.

The Hugo Board of Education met in regular session on April 12. Realignment of the board resulted in Shane Spillman continuing as President and Jeff White continuing as Vice President. Dwight Kos was elected by the board to serve as Clerk. Other board members include Dr. Mike Irvin and Susan Brewer. In their reports to the board, the school administrators talked about the end of year activities, which can be found on the district calendar at www. hugoschools.com.

HUGO — Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park has advised that his office has entered into an agreement with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the housing of tribal prisoners while their cases are being processed through an appropriate court.

HUGO — Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park received a federal arrest warrant for Jefffrey Lyn Pierce, who was previously charged in Choctaw County District Court on Sept. 9, 2020, for murder in the first degree for the stabbing death of Ronnie Fitzpatrick Pierce in May, 2020.

BOSWELL — The swearing-in of three new Boswell city councilors and the naming of a new Mayor have things hopping in Boswell’s city government. Sworn in at the Tuesday, April 16 meeting were Patricia Marshall, Ola Mae Moore and Mark Fuzzell.

Misdemeanor 065 – Shermeece Elaine Shoals: Neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school. 066 – Rebekah Elaine Osterdock: Neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school.

IRIS GARDEN CLUB Yard of the Month for March is Janet Sauer, at 302 E. Kiamichi. Pictured are: Harolynn Wofford, Sammye Thacker, Janet, Bobby Dawson, Holley Lowrance, Marcia Keele and Shondell Sholemire. The yard features beautiful beds, pots, and blooming iris. The backyard features an old time porch.

A two-week long Child Abuse Prevention series of events has been held throughout the Choctaw Nation. On April 16-17, packets were distributed at the Durant Community Center following daily activities beginning on April 12.