Located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma, this long established recreation destination offers family fun, boating, abundant fishing opportunities and spectacular sunsets.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.