OKLAHOMA CITY – OSDH understands the difficulties the current infant formula shortage is causing in our state. While we are unable to become directly involved in the supply-chain process, we will try to keep Oklahomans up-to-date on how to find resources and updates as they become available from the federal government and manufacturers.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The governor this week signed into a law a bill that exempts from personal property taxes livestock used to support a family, beginning in January 2023. House Bill 1682, by Rep.

¶ Leaving them alone is best course in most cases Springtime in Oklahoma is when people commonly come across newborn and young wildlife. Newborn rabbits, squirrels, deer and birds easily appeal to most people’s senses of care and compassion.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry lifted the statewide ban on poultry exhibitions, public sales and swap meet bans. May 31 marked 30 days since the last confirmed case of HPAI in Oklahoma.

Trevor Brandenburgh, along with his family and employees, pose for a photo with Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce members (l to r) Guy Dale, Amy White, Arlinda Darst, Kevin Cory, Ernest McCarty, Kelli Stacy, Les Shumake, Valerie Powell and Lena Kopp. Contributed Photo

HUGO — One of Oklahoma’s largest and oldest insurance companies, State Farm Insurance, celebrated its 100th Anniversary on June 7 this year. In support of that milestone anniversary, Hugo Mayor Ernest McCarty has declared June 7 as “State Farm Day in Hugo!” (See proclamation on this page.) State Farm Insurance also has a significant history right here in Hugo, as A.B.

The Oklahoma legislature adjourned their 2022 regular session sine die (Latin for with no appointed date for resumption.) on Friday, May 31. The state constitution requires legislative regular session end by the last Friday in May. Lawmakers are still in ‘special’ session to consider how to spend the $1.87 billion in federal Coronavirus relief funds (federal tax dollars) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Reportedly, there are $17.8 billion in requests from Oklahoma agencies, municipalities, and other organizations.

Happy Birthday to Christie Hood (June 8) and Donnie Knight (June 12)! 2022 4-H Summer Day Camps for ages 8-12 will be held each Wednesday in June from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.