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For nearly a half-century, Lyndol Fry was the enthusiastic OUTDOOR EDITOR for the Hugo News. He loved to write about anything that had to do with the Outdoors, and he loved to teach outdoor fishing and hunting skills to young and old alike.

Internet access is available either at the tip of a finger or a trip to the library. More people are using the world wide web to shop, do research and communicate via social media or Zoom.

The Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) partners announce that its annual two-day free dental clinic will take place Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb.

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• Luxury resort and hotel is Choctaw Nation’s newest entertainment destination HOCHATOWN –– Choctaw Landing, a 100-bed resort and casino located in Hochatown, Oklahoma, is scheduled to open spring 2024.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– Firstof- its-kind legislation that gives an expansive tax credit to Oklahoma family caregivers took effect Jan. 1.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced he is exploring potential legal action against insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers for wrongful conduct that resulted in artificially increased prices for insulin.

Hugo Band Student of the Week is Carissa McCombs. She is currently a freshman at Hugo High School. Carissa has been in band for three years, two of those years she has also been a member of color guard. She plays percussion in band and performs with color guard as well.

The Hugo Band Student of the Week is Ethan Wesley. He is currently a sophomore at Hugo High School. He has been in band for five years and plays the trombone.