WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the 3rd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 19, 2022, at 6 p.m.

was presented a certificate last week from Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, regarding a grant Dr. Randy Springfield wrote for the Ambulance Authority for the purchase of a new ambulance, two new ventilators, and lift assist equipment. Appointed by President Biden, Director Corn wanted to personally present the grant and tour the agency and report back to the President on the impact this grant has on rural EMS. On behalf of the staff, Board of Directors, and County Commissioners, they were happy for the visit to Choctaw County. Present for the presentation (from left to right) are: Choctaw County Commissioner District 2 Darrell Kerr, Choctaw County EMS Board Chairman Rod Moyer, Choctaw County EMS Director Dr. Randy L. Springfield, Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, Paramedic Sarah Richmond, and Intermediate EMT Tony Weese.

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FORT TOWSON –– Educators and the public have a new resource at the Fort Towson Historic Site. For the first time in 15 years, the site has a historical interpreter on staff.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), at the request of the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office, is conducting an investigation into a homicide/shooting/ suicide incident. On Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at around 7:35 a.m., Choctaw County received 911 calls about a shooting that occurred along Highway 147, approximately six miles north of Highway 70, in Choctaw County. Witnesses observed a male, later identified as Spencer Laine Dillishaw, 22, shoot a female, later identified as Ragina Vargus Dillishaw (26 years old), and a 6-year-old boy, before turning the gun on himself.

Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful and informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be aware that the drought has significantly impacted forage quality this year.

VALLIANT — The Buffaloes finished their regular 2022 season at 7-3 after beating Valliant 33-14 last Saturday afternoon. Originally scheduled to play in Valliant on Friday night, Hugo’s game was pushed to Saturday due to devastating severe weather that ripped across Southeastern Oklahoma and Northeast Texas and made finding referees impossible.

FORT TOWSON — The Rattan RAMS brought two teams to Fort Towson last week to kick off the early-2022 fall season basketball play, and just went gnarly after the opening tip-off, with the ladies blasting to a 16-2 opening quarter lead.

funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This year’s awards include 17 for a new category that supports implementation of climate adaptation strategies, and 6 for a new category that supports implementation of community relocation, managed retreat, or protect-in-place actions. Since 2011, BIA’s Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience has awarded over $120 million to Tribes and intertribal organizations for climate adaptation, ocean and coastal management, and community- driven relocation efforts.