Carlton Leroy Robinson, of Millerton, Okla., passed away Feb. 8, 2026, at the age of 75.

Funeral services for Jewel Mae (Lewis) McClure, of Boswell, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Victory Life Church in Boswell. Jewel passed away Feb. 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Survivors include: sons: Fred Lewis of Boswell and Charles McClure of Hugo; daughters: Charlene Taylor of Boswell and Crissa Brown of Cedar Hill, Texas; two granddaughters, and a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment will follow the service at Mayhew Cemetery in Boswell with the Rev. Lorenzo Dunford officiating, under the direction of Rogan Funeral Home.

to point Publisher Today is an election day in the county seat of Choctaw County. Hugo citizens have an opportunity to select the individual they believe most capable of making positive things happen in our community.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Logan, R-District 8, is commending the passage of Senate Bill 743, a measure addressing the intentional disruption of religious worship services. The freshman lawmaker and pastor issued the following statement: “Look, I have widows and families in my congregation. I’ve got folks who come to church looking for peace, not confrontation. As a pastor, I take seriously the responsibility to make sure people can worship without fear — in my church and anywhere else across our state.

Dear Editor, A massive electricity-generating hydropower facility is currently undergoing the federal permitting process on the upper Kiamichi River in far northeastern Pushmataha County. This is the second of these that has been proposed for this upper area of the river in the last several years.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Government Modernization and Technology Committee on Monday unanimously passed two bills intended to safeguard Oklahomans when artificial intelligence (AI) is used. Rep.

HUGO — The Hugo Buffaloes crowned their 2026 Homecoming King and Queen Saturday in Simon Parker gymnasium as they hosted one of Oklahoma’s top-10 rated basketball teams... the Kingston Redskins.

Hugo Buffalo Baseball Coach Scott Schier reminds that the Buffaloes will open their 2026 spring season at home on Tuesday, Feb. 17 against Broken Bow.

Hugo Buffalo Powerlifting Coach Mark Rosa reports the Buffaloes had outstanding effort and success at the Okemah Meet on Feb. 6, and brought home four medals.

VALLIANT — The Hugo Buffaloes overcame an uncharacteristic single-point third quarter last Friday to hold off a physical Valliant Bulldog attack. As anticipated, the two teams battled defensively in the opening quarter with the Bulldogs posting a single-point lead, 8-7.