Happy Birthday to Edward Roberts (July 31)! Choctaw County Extension Office, 415 E. Rena in Hugo, will be holding a program for people with diabetes and their families and caregivers.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Shaun’s main goal in life is to never make a mistake. In fact, he will bend over backward in every area of his life to make certain that never happens. The FEAR OF PUNISHMENT from childhood is so ingrained into him that allowing even one mistake in his world cannot be tolerated. That fear has led him into an adult prison of rigid rules, absolute perfection and arrogance. All of his own making.

Ribbon cutting ceremony...

HUGO –– Local law enforcement responded to a residence at 801 N. 16th St.

GRANT –– High-speed internet that has been almost impossible for many parts of rural Southeast Oklahoma to get, came a little closer to reality Friday, as representatives of Pine Telephone Company and the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) broke ground on more than $58 million in fiber-optic line installation on the northern edges of Grant, Okla.

Hallie Milner of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs spoke to the Choctaw County Republicans about two upcoming Oklahoma State Questions last week. They include: • SQ 832 (To be voted on in June 2026): A proposed increase to the state’s minimum wage.

Splashin’ around...

• Boswell: Aug. 11.

The Fort Towson elementary 4-H members and their classmates collected 12 gallons of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Oklahoma City. The fourth grade collected the most with six gallons. The 4-H members are still collecting the pop tabs.

PUBLIC CHECK IN The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require anyone accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the statemanaged area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, hikers and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used.