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HUGO –– A Hugo man was arrested recently after deputies responded to his residence on N. 4255 Rd.

The 2024 Hugo Buffalo Football team includes: Ca’Marian King, Dakota Coulter, Malakhi Edwards, D’Airreon Jeffries, Dakerrious Wilson, Micah Ribeiro, Jakabrian Tarver, Ja’Mari Scroggins, Quincey Shelton, Jr., Jakoby Teague, Keldin Cochran, Zaven Siniga, Cecil Smith, Logan Allen, Jayka Santillan, Kadyn Jones, Dacorion Cook, Z’Kye Durham, Gabe Soto, Jamairion Robinson, Sam Perez, Kamden Bostic, Tayden McCarty, Zakk Gilmore, Ethan Wesley, Caiden Carder, Kenny Montoya, Isaiah Greer, Jayse Trantham, Darius Woodard, Robbie Bautista, Kamarien Pugh, Braden Parks, Dustin Chandler, Jonathan Chavez, Casen Knight, Zachary Roper, Landan Martin, Jayse Ainsworth, Brandon Wofford, Damonie Jackson, Ladellreon Daniels, Tamareon Jeffers, Argio Rosales, Lincoln Gallant, Zane Allen, Connor Frazier, Keyshawn Miller, Milo Ribeiro, Brandon Beall, Andrew Raper. Coaches include: Head Coach Krystopher Gross; Asst. Coaches: Danny Groat, Mark Rosa and Scott Schier. Managers: Ryen Knight.

• 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.

• New research reveals a resurgence in horticulture degree enrollments across the nation, with bachelor’s programs reaching a ten-year high in 2021. Nearly half (47%) of universities surveyed in 2024 reported increased enrollment over the past five years.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry recently announced the five winners of the third annual Oklahoma Farm to School Garden Contest. The contest, sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team, was open to all public or private PK-12 schools, early childhood education facilities and alternative learning environments.

Eastern Oklahoma State College hosted a gathering on Sept. 17 aimed at advancing educational initiatives in the forestry sector, addressing the increasing demand for skilled professionals in southeastern Oklahoma and surrounding regions. The event was held at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University McCurtain County Campus, a facility it shares with EOSC.

Pick up your halloween pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the historic Wilson House lawn, located at the corner of N. Main and Cincinnati in Fort Towson. There will be food trucks, bounce house, fire truck tour, photographs with Mr. Pumpkin, games and more. Hosted by the RGLA Association and Friends of Fort Towson, and sponsored by the Morynne Motley Foundation.