Funeral services for Dante Arthur Belvin, of Boswell, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025 at Good Spring Presbyterian Church in Boswell. Dante passed away April 25, 2025, at the age of 82.

Funeral services for Jimmy “Jim” Wayne Nesbit, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4th and Jackson Church of Christ in Hugo. Jimmy passed away April 27, 2025, at the age of 71. Jimmy Wayne Nesbit was born on June 30, 1953 in Hugo, Okla., the son of Rupert Leroy “Perk” Nesbit and Carmen (Purtell) Nesbit. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim was a lifelong resident of Hugo, Okla., and a graduate of Hugo High School, Class of 1971. He married his beloved wife, Deanna Squires on Nov. 26, 1976 in Durant, Okla.

SHULL-BYWATERS PARK — The Hugo Buffaloes put six pitchers on the mound Monday against the DeQueen Leopards, giving up a modest five hits through five innings of play. But the Buffaloes were almost skunked at the plate, as Dakota Coulter managed the only hit for Hugo against some really good Leopard pitching.

Contributing Writer SOPER — Soper’s softball team went to the State playoffs during the fall fast pitch season. As the District playoffs began, Soper sent a clear message that they expect to go back to State. The Lady Red Bears dominated the Boswell Lady Scorpions with two fast run ruled games by scores of, 12-0 and 11-0.

On April 9, 2025 a sealed indictment and warrant for arrest were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma commanding the arrest of John Thomas Worthy.

HUGO –– A special meeting of the Hugo city council was held on April 15 after the swearing-in of the new council members on April 7. A vote of the council, with the absence of former mayor Ernest McCarty, resulted in the appointment of Tina Bunn as mayor and Robbie Ridenour as vice-mayor.

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a legislative update with Senator David Bullard (top left) and State Representative Justin Humphrey (bottom left), at 9 a.m. Friday, April 25 at Hugo KTC. Meet your legislators in person, learn how the 2025 Oklahoma Legislative Session will impact Choctaw County, talk openly, share opinions and ask important questions. For more information, call 405.521.5586 or 405.557.7382.

Hugo Board of Education president Susan Brewer has tendered her resignation from the board. The remaining members of the board will make recommendations and vote for a replacement during the next meeting..

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell is hosting the 37th Annual Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt this week. This event showcases Oklahoma communities to prospective out-of-state companies and site selection representatives. The seven communities participating this year are Alva, Ardmore, Duncan, Elk City, Hugo, Okemah, and Woodward.

Hugo Lake 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. Kiamichi Park contains an archery practice range and is now a 3,000-acre Quality Deer Management Area. This makes Hugo Lake a “one of a kind” area, where quality archery hunting is available within walking distance of Class-A camping.