Veterans Day is our federal holiday in the United States observed every year on Nov. 11, to honor the military veterans, people who have served in the US Armed Forces. We observe this day and salute our heroes. Boswell’s local VFW, (Veterans of Foreign Wars) the organization of US war veterans, who as military service members fought in wars, campaigns and expeditions on foreign land, water or airspace coordinated an assembly at Boswell Public School in the gym last Thursday morning. The Boswell Post 1048 District 4 organized the Veterans Day event.

HUGO — Hugo PD officers were called to the 800 block of West First Street late Monday evening after residents reported “shots fired” in that part of town. According to Hugo Chief of Police, John Mitchell, officers arriving on the scene shortly after the 11:42 call, found 34-year-old Phillip Jones deceased in the front yard.

OKLAHOMA STATE BUREAU of Investigation Agent Sonny Stewart was recently recognized and honored with the 2020 Agent of the Year award. Contributed Photo.