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.

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.

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.

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Now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?

abuse, assault and battery. 074 – Jeff Warren Rabon: Feloniously pointing firearm.

DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) received a U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) grant totaling nearly $1 million to expand educational offerings to teach the Choctaw language.

Photo Courtesy / Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Choctaw Cultural Center to celebrate fourth anniversary on July 26 • Event features chocolate-making, art market DURANT –– The Choctaw Cultural Center will celebrate its 4th anniversary with a day of activities in history, art, and tradition, on Saturday, July 26. Events will run from 10:30 a.m.