Demential is a general term for the loss of memory and other abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia.

The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) Hugo Health Clinic celebrated 50 years of service with a ceremony with associates, health team leadership and Indian Health Services (IHS) leadership.

Heritage Methodist Church will hold a handbell camp this summer for children ages 8-10. This five-day camp will be held Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11, 2025 from 3 to 4 each afternoon in the fellowship hall of Heritage Methodist Church, 2nd and Kirk, Hugo.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will once again offer two essential food assistance programs this summer: the Summer EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) program and the Summer Food Service Program.

Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting. Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors.

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com You think that bold firefighters hold no fear in their bones when they rush into a red-hot cauldron of fire that was once a high-rise building? That police officers run have no fear inside as they run toward an active crime scene?

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• New facility expands support and resources for area youth HUGO –– Community members, local and state leaders, and regional partners gathered in celebration as Youth Services of Choctaw, Pushmataha and McCurtain Counties officially opened the doors to their new facility on Thursday, June 12.

The astronomical start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, also known as the longest day of the year, is Friday, June 20, 2025, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Meteorological summer begins on June 1 and runs through the end of August, while astronomical summer is June 20 through Sept. 22.

The Fort Towson Senior 4-H Forestry Team, under forestry coach Alicia Brents, recently won the Southeast District Forestry contest at Beavers Bend, north of Broken Bow, and the State 4-H Forestry Judging contest at Robbers Cave in Wilburton.