THREE HUGO BUFFALO BASEBALL PLAYERS were recognized last week during Senior Night ceremonies. Pictured above with Buffalo Head Coach Brandon Debo are: Ashton Barnett, Kane Worthy and Camden Holt.

HUGO — A two-RBI single in the fourth by Hugo’s Trystunn Fleeks, put the Hugo Buffaloes on top of the Idabel Warriors Friday on their home field at Shull-Bywaters Park. Fleeks was joined by Landon Lemmons in blasting two hits apiece for the Buffaloes to lead Hugo’s hitters.

The hottest days of summer are here and water temperatures across the state’s lakes are rising quickly. When water temperatures begin to stabilize in the 80s, catching fish on rod and reel can become increasingly challenging, especially for sought after game fish, during daylight hours.

Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) proposes changes in Title 800, the administrative rules that govern hunting, fishing and Wildlife Department operations.

The white bass is a fan favorite of springtime anglers. These prolific spawning fish make their annual migration runs in the thousands giving anglers the opportunity to catch fish in bulk.

Water Safety Tips Wearing a Life Jacket Can Save Your Life To ensure you survive unexpected slips or falls overboard, wear your life jacket because it buys you time to be rescued.

Hugo Lake Recreation Fishing and Hunting The lake area offers excellent hunting opportunities with more than 25,000 acres of land available to the hunter. Bow hunting is permitted in and around most of the park areas.

The escalating price of fuel and fertilizer is a major concern for agricultural producers. High grain and cattle prices don’t turn profits when input costs keep farmers and ranchers in the red.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Saw a quote recently that needs to be read by more people: “There are only two decent places for dirty laundry; the clothes hamper and the washing machine.” Very accurate.

ATOKA COUNTY –– Two Antlers, Okla., residents were injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon, approximately three miles west of Farris, Okla., in Atoka County.