BOSWELL — A Boswell man was arrested on March 4, 2020 and charged with nine felony counts including seven counts of possession of stolen vehicle, one count of unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute (marijuana) and possess firearm during commission of a felony.

HUGO — At their March 19 meeting, members of the Hugo city council voted to increase fines to property owners who refuse to clean up their property in compliance with standard municipal codes. Hugo Code Enforcement Officer Teshumbe Bills told the council he continued to have some property owners who refused to clean up their property and suggested the council raise the second-offense fine amount as well.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event April 12-13, at the Phil Gardenhire Memorial Rodeo Arena in Poteau, Okla. The event begins Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m., and features 140 animals for adoption.

Little River Chapter DAR In 1974, President Nixon made a proclamation in part, stating: “As a Nation, we have acknowledged our deep respect and admiration by setting aside March 29, 1974, as Vietnam Veterans Day to remember that the honorable peace America achieved came through great sacrifice. Those who served, those who gave their lives, those who were disabled, and those who are still missing in Southeast Asia –– and whose full accounting we shall continue to seek –– deserve the profound gratitude of their countrymen. For this purpose, the Congress has authorized and requested me to issue a proclamation designating March 29, 1974 as Vietnam Veterans Day.”