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‘Constantly reliving pain ain’t worth it’

4 years ago By Andy And Renie Bowman
Waking up that morning, Renie heard dripping outside the house. Opened the blinds of the bedroom window and saw a soggy lead-gray sky. Immediate reaction? “Oh, NO! A horrible, gray, depressing, endlessly rainy day. I’m going to sink into depression. In fact, I’m already there.”
‘Constantly reliving pain

Oklahoma Forestry Service engages law enforcement in fire response

4 years ago By News Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY –– Law enforcement officers frequently respond or are first on scene at wildland fires across Oklahoma. To better arm them with knowledge and tactics for fires that are increasing in size, frequency and intensity, Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) is partnering with the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Ready, Set Go! Program.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for ages 5+

4 years ago By News Staff
• The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has ample vaccine supply for children and adults OKLAHOMA CITY — COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available on the OSDH vaccine scheduler portal for Oklahomans ages 5+, following recent authorization by the FDA and recommendation by the CDC. “We are excited to take this next step in protecting our youngest Oklahomans and are confident it will continue to strengthen our pandemic response efforts,” said Interim Commissioner of Health Keith Reed.

OSDH launches coalition to battle Alzheimer’s, seeks recruits

4 years ago By News Staff
More than 1,700 Oklahomans die from Alzheimer’s disease each year. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced it has formed a new statewide coalition to address key issues related to Alzheimer’s disease in Oklahoma, and has begun seeking new members to join the effort.

2A Playoff Update

4 years ago By News Staff
Sports fans screaming in Oklahoma 2A football about the dominance of the “private schools” in the OKC and Tulsa Metro area have been quieted as a result of last weekend’s playoff results. Rejoice Christian (a very strong and solid team) was spanked by No.

Coach Shanklin says Buffs will be ‘young’

4 years ago By Kelli Stacy
Before the Buffaloes’ season started Tuesday night, head coach Darnell Shanklin sat down with the Hugo News to discuss what to expect from the Buffs this year. Hugo is coming off a strong season, losing only two games, but the Buffaloes graduated nine seniors, including all five starters.
BUFFALO BASKETBALL COACH DARNELL SHANKLIN says this year’s team will be a bit younger than in recent years. Coach Shanklin is one of the most respected head coaches in the state, and his teams are always expected to be competitive and well mannered wherever they compete. Hugo News Photo / Bobby Hamill

Pushmataha County man loses life in rollover wreck

4 years ago By News Staff

PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A Ringold, Okla., man lost his life in a one-vehicle wreck last Thursday on S.H. 3, approximately a half-mile east of Rattan in Pushmataha County.

According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, John Lundry, 38, was eastbound on S.H. 3 when he ran off the right side of the roadway for an unknown reason, struck an embankment and rolled approximately two-and-a-half times. Reports state Lundry was ejected a distance of 67 feet. He was pronounced deceased at the scene with a head injury.

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