Body Graveside services for Johnny were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Wilson Family Cemetery, north of Ringold, Okla., with Randy Watkins officiating. Johnny went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021, in Broken Bow, Okla., at the age of 76.

Body This past week the Dogwood have made their presence known in Southeast Oklahoma, and when we see the muscadine break bud, we know the chances of a late frost grow less probable.

Body Mark Twain observed that “a lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.” Today, powerful voices seem determined to prove him right.

Body We’ve finally reached the final committee deadline of this legislative session. It’s been fast and furious, but April 8 was the deadline to hear House bills that were approved in their chamber in our Senate committees.

Body Senate Bill 3, which was sponsored in the House by State Representative Justin Humphrey, proposes to give law enforcement officers access to telemedicine so they can seek an online professional assessment of individuals who may be going through a mental health crissis.

Body Oklahoma Lions Mobile Health Screening, sponsored by Hugo Lions Club, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 3 at Kiamichi Technology Center parking lot. No appointments are needed.

Body It is going to be a cool week ahead with high temperatures mostly in the mid- to upper-60s and dropping into the upper-40s at night. Showers are going to be pesky.

Body Gingerbread preschool circus day! Gingerbread boys and girls enjoyed a week of circus learning and fun recently. They had a special visitor, “Rodeo the clown” Kevin Cory, circus dress up, a train ride, games and circus snacks.

Body Felony 039 – Cornelius Wade Gill: Domesti assault and battery by strangulation. Misdemeanor 061 – Chelsey Nicole Cole: Possession of CDS.

Body The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met for their March 2021 meeting on March 22 at the Burnside community room. Holly Lowrance was hostess and Vickie Watson was cohostess.