• Hugo teacher request garnered the most votes by SONIC fans, resulting in funds for classroom supplies through SONIC’s Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign For the 12thh year in a row and during an especially urgent time of need, SONIC@ Drive-In donated an all-time high of $1.3 million to fund public school teacher requests across the country as part of its annual Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign. In partnership with nonprofit teacher crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose and with the help of SONIC fans, a teacher from Hugo, Oklahoma was among the community heroes up-voted to receive $576 for essential materials to create an engaging learning environment.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER’S Valliant Containerboard Mill has a long history of investing in the communities where their employees work and live. This holiday season, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a variety of hardships that have resulted in many families being without the resources they need to provide food to their families. In response, the Valliant Mill is teaming up with Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. and Pruett’s Foods to Box up the Blessings. During the month of December, for every day the Valliant Mill achieves daily production targets, $1,000 will be donated to Little Dixie Community Action Agency for families in need. An additional $5,000 will be donated at the end of the month if the mill beats the monthly production target, according to Plant Manager Pete Thompson. Pictured are: Lindsey Hutchings, Valliant Mill Communications Manager and Becky Reynolds, Little Dixie Communication Action Agency, Executive Director.

Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class. Applications are accepted on line and can be accessed through the Leadership Oklahoma website or by using this link: https://smr.to/p68968. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Applications must be submitted online by that date. Applicants must be high school juniors or homeschooled equivalent with at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

• Choctaw County Health Department delivers first vaccine to frontline health care workers at Choctaw Memorial Hospital HUGO — On Wednesday, Dec. 16 Choctaw Memorial frontline health care workers received the initial dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administered by the Choctaw County Health ment.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw 28 completions on 47 attempts for 343 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Cleveland Browns’ 47-42 loss to the Baltimore Ravens Monday night. Mayfield also ran five times for 23 yards and a touchdown.

SOPER — Despite stumbling to a six-point deficit in the opening quarter (2-8), the Soper Lady Red Bears cranked up their defense in the second quarter and allowed only one point from visiting Fort Towson, while dropping eight of their own.