OKLAHOMA CITY –– Monarch butterflies are making their way through Oklahoma as part of their awe-inspiring fall migration — a 2,000–3,000mile journey from the northern U.S. and Canada to the mountain forests of central Mexico.
• Entrants are eligible to “win only one time” during the regular contest period and may be eligible for the Bowl contest. • Entry blanks are available at all sponsor locations.
A Bokchito police officer suffered minor injuries after his patrol unit flipped during a high-speed pursuit of a stolen pickup. According to the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office, the chase began when the officer pursued the stolen vehicle into Hugo, where other law enforcement agencies joined in.
Frank Wolf, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 16 out of 18 games correctly. Pictured, Wolf (right) collects the $50 weekly prize from Rikki Rosenthal of Pruett’s Grocery, where he obtained his winning entry blank.
Contributing Writer SOPER –– The Soper Town Council has spent recent meetings reviewing, rewriting and preparing to enforce town ordinances. Mayor Carey Lester explained that many of the ordinances already existed but had not been enforced.
The Rural Health Association of Oklahoma recognized Dr. Victoria Pardue’s work in rural health last week. Victoria Pardue, D.O. received the “Rural Health Physician of the Year” award at the Awards Reception for the Oklahoma Rural Health Conference held in Broken Arrow, Okla.