the point I was blessed to have a mother who read a lot and was able to formulate solid positions on many important issues. Even as she juggled the trials of raising four kids and keeping books for a busy business, she set aside time for daily devotionals, and perhaps a few articles about state and national issues.

Oklahoma will be the first state in the nation to adopt an expansive caregiver tax credit after the Caring for Caregivers Act became law this month. It takes effect Jan.

Aging is something everyone has thought about at some point in their life. But what we all try not to think about is aging to the point we cannot care for ourselves. Those who are unable to care for themselves usually end up in the nursing home.

Funeral services for Maudine Oakes Johnson, of Owasso, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. June 9, 2023 at Mt.

Funeral services for Oma Mae Priddy, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. June 9, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

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The 12-U Buffs Gold team had two players hit balls over the centerfield fence to score runs for their team last week in baseball action. Gion Balcazar (right) smashed his hit against Soper on Tuesday, while Draven Cook’s was against the Buffs White team Friday.

Sr. Sports Editor Oklahoma (OU) Daily OKLAHOMA CITY — On an 0-2 count to Florida State’s Katie Dack with two outs in the seventh inning, OU catcher Kinzie Hansen had a plan — one specifically designed for Sooners pitcher Jordy Bahl.

Contributing Writer The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 41st annual homecoming luncheon over the weekend, welcoming back numerous classes celebrating special reunions. The Class of 1963 celebrated its 60th reunion, with class member Robert Kelly serving as the master of ceremonies (pictured. Roughly two dozen class members and their spouses were in attendance. The class came together to donate $10,000 to Hugo Public Schools, awarding the check to superintendent Cory Smith and high school principal Chance Baker (pictured top right corner).

The Fort Towson 40th annual Homecoming celebration begins this weekend. The fun starts on Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting and open house at the Fort Towson Depot Steakhouse, then gears up in full on Friday morning with the 7 a.m.