The Raymond Gary Lake Association (RGLA) hosted its third annual Pumpkin Patch Day on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, on the lawn of the Historic Wilson House in Fort Towson — and what a fantastic day it was!

The Little River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Fort Towson VFW Auxiliary would like to say Happy 250th Birthday to the Navy. On Oct. 13 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Navy.

• Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women — Chahta to Host 4th Annual Event The fourth annual Woman’s Conference is sponsored by Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women — Chahta. This year’s theme is “Voices of the Land, Strength of the People: Indigenous Women Shaping Community & Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women — Chahta’s fourth annual Woman’s Conference will host a one-day, in-person gathering with engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities for victims of abuse and workers in domestic violence prevention.

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech..

The Choctaw County Republicans will have their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Choctaw County Library. Derek Porter, a Republican running for Oklahoma House District 19 will be speaking. Anyone planning to assist in the Voter Drive to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at the Hugo Housing Authority is asked to reach out to Colby Bryant or Doug McClure.

• Nonprofit honoring 100 public school seniors as Academic All-Staters OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is now accepting applications for the 2026 Academic All-State class. Each year, OFE honors 100 public high school seniors as Academic All-Staters.

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1 Paul, Silas a and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, b and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.