First time in school history...

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Way to go Hugo Cheer for being named State Academic Champions for the second year in a row and also placing Runner-Up during the State Championship small co-ed competitive cheer competition for the first time in school history. Squad members, under the direction of Angie Citty, include: Brooklyn Brook, Kayla Freeman, Ja’Miya Johnson, Keira Kyles, Max Lozano, Keara Nelson, Kacie Reynolds, MaKatlynn Sanchez, Jayse Trantham, Allison Johnson, Sam Perez, Jamari Scroggins, Zaven Siniga, Kase Burton, Breona Cochnauer, Tayden McCarty, Paige Greer, Brooklyn Houser and Jakya Johnson.
First time in school history...

Special election necessary for council position

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HUGO –– A special election will be held to determine who will fill the open At-Large position on the Hugo City Council. Four names were suggested during last Tuesday’s meeting in hopes of filling the position –– John Wyrick, Chris Cannon, Tim Lemmons and Katrina Bills –– but an agreement couldn’t be reached.

Growler Pines announces permanent closure

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“With gratitude and reflection, we announce the closing of Growler Pines. Since its founding, Growler Pines has been more than a facility –– it has been a place of learning, inspiration, and compassion, built upon the vision and dedication of Ryan Easley. Many visitors were surprised to learn that Growler Pines was not a large corporation or a funded foundation, but rather a family-run Preserve, sustained entirely by hard work, passion, and the shared belief that conservation begins with care. Ryan believed deeply in the bond between people and animals and worked tirelessly to remind us that every encounter with wildlife is an opportunity to spark care, curiosity, and commitment to conservation.

Good nutrition for nursing home residents

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Nutritional well-being is an important part of successful aging. Improper nutrition, or malnutrition, can lead to infections, confusion, muscle weakness resulting in immobility and falls, pressure ulcers, pneumonia, and decreased immunity to bacteria and viruses. Malnutrition is costly, lowers the quality of nursing home residents’ lives, and is often completely avoidable.

Coaching... Just do the right thing

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INTEGRITY is doing the right thing when everyone is watching and INTEGRITY is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. After all the smoke clears, a coach must trust that he will make the right decisions.
LEDGENDARY OU FOOTBALL COACH — BUD WILKINSON