Hugo High Basketball team members recently participated in a “Building Youths for Tomorrow” training session that was presented by Kiepher King, representing the Choctaw County Youth Services organization. The program is intended to build social and character skills throughout the community. Photo Contributed

Every year at this time there is a call for seniors to establish an exercise routine. The holidays are over and so is the copious feasting that goes with the season.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health is committed to sharing valuable resources Oklahomans can use during this COVID-19 surge. We are reminding Oklahomans that 911 is for emergencies, not for a transport for a COVID-19 test.

THE FORT TOWSON FFA had the opportunity to host members of the state officer team during the 2021-2022 Goodwill Tour. Students got to visit with the state officers, pick their brains, and learn about leadership along the way. Contributed Photos

The Choctaw Casino & Resort in Grant will be hosting a job fair from 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Choctaw Nation Community Center, 408 N. M St. in Hugo. Open positions include: Bartenders, servers, hotel EVC and cooks.

After the cold weather the first half of the week, a steady warming trend will take us through the weekend and into early next week. High temperatures will climb from the 50s on Thursday and Friday to near 60 degrees this weekend. We will have to put up with some cold nights as we drop to the upper-20s Friday morning and Saturday morning.

HUGO LIONS CLUB December Students of the Month were: Camden Holt and Natalie Edwards. They are pictured with Hugo High School principal, Greg Holt.

January is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools.