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Last week’s homicide turned over to FBI

4 years ago By News Staff
HUGO — Even though Hugo Police are still assisting in the investigation of last week’s homicide, Hugo Chief of Police John Mitchell said the case has been turned over to the FBI since people involved are Native American.

Meet and greet hosted for Gov. Stitt next week in Hugo

4 years ago By News Staff
The Endangered Ark Foundation, with Representative J.J. Humphrey, are sponsoring a political meet and greet for Governor J. Kevin Stitt from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Endangered Ark, 2657 E. 2070 Rd. in Hugo. Other invited officials include: Attorney General John O’Connor, Speaker Charles McCall, representative for U.S. Sen. James Lankford, representative for U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, representative for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. David Bullard, Sen. George Burns, Rep. J.J. Humphrey, Rep. Eddy Dempsey, Rep. Kevin McDugle, Rep. Jim Grego, Rep. Tammy Townley, political candidates for State Superintendent, State Treasurer, District 17 Judge and local District Judge.

Boswell students recently

4 years ago By News Staff
Boswell students recently presented Choctaw County Youth Services a check for $1,929.93. Boswell Schools and Bennington Schools held a contest, “B-Towns Change For Charity Champion.” At each school students brought coins to fill up their jars in their classrooms. The Boswell Scorpions won, raising $1,929.93. The contest was hosted by Mrs. Green and Mrs. Manous, along with the Boswell FCCLA members. Pictured are Rikki Manous, FACS Teacher; Linda Kay Green, School Counselor; Brandy Krohn and Crystal Alexander from Choctaw County Youth Services.

Loss, change and holiday grief

4 years ago By News Staff
The holiday season can be particularly difficult for those who have lost a loved one. For those facing the first Christmas, or the umpteenth Christmas spending the season without a loved one can be difficult.
Loss, change and holiday grief

Sustainability is Priority, Farm Bureau needs to get onboard & Farewell to Charlette Hearne

4 years ago By News Staff
ORWP hosted their annual meeting recently at the Durant Library and the turnout was impressive. Elected officials in attendance were Rep Eddy Dempsey (Garvin), Rep Jim Grego (Rep-17), Rep Justin Humphrey (Lane), Sen David Bullard (Durant), Sen George Burns (Pollard) and Commissioner Ron Boyer (Bryan County). Guest speakers and presentations were given by Chief Gary Batton and his science staff from the Water Resource Department of the Choctaw Nation. A warm welcome was extended to Secretary of Energy & Environment Ken Wagner who has fallen in love with southeastern Oklahoma.
Sustainability is Priority, Farm Bureau needs to get onboard & Farewell to Charlette Hearne

Thanksgiving: Have an attitude of gratitude

4 years ago By Bryan Golden
Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day. Rather than lamenting what you feel is lacking in your life, begin each new day by developing an attitude of gratitude. Take inventory of your blessings and you will be surprised at just how much you have to be thankful for.

IRIS GARDEN CLUB

4 years ago By News Staff
Yard of the Month for November is Stan and Laura Ketchum at 405 E. Bissell. The beautiful yard features lovely flowers, roses, shrubs and trees and is decked out for fall with a scarecrow and pumpkins. Pictured are Shondell Rothmire, Laura and her grandchildren Liv and Luke and Harolynn Wofford. Contributed Photo
IRIS GARDEN CLUB

Calendar of Events...

4 years ago By News Staff
Oklahoma Authors second annual Meet, Greet and Book Signing from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Annie Lee’s Attic in Fort Towson. Participating authors will include Marion Moore Hill, Ron Wallace, Claude (C Ray) Collins, Sharla Frost, Vicki Bell, (James) J.M. Buchanan, and Monty Garner.

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