Body Oklahoma CareerTech is accepting proposals from schools and technology centers serving rural populations for grant money to recruit students into STEM programs.

Body The Hugo High School Leo Club will be hosting a Bedlam Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 in the Commons area at the high School. To schedule an appointment, contact Lori Hicks at 580.326.9648.

Body THE HUGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the Spirit of ‘76 Ice Cream Truck’s most recent addition –– a second truck.

Body Top: Fifth grade Character Counts (l to r): Trevor Frost-Jordan, Karson Bates, Hattie Craven and Aubri Savignao. Above left: Fourth grade Student of the Month: Blake Parra.

Body Applications are being accepted for grants to help communities across the state improve their forests. Oklahoma Forestry Services, in conjunction with the US Forest Service and the Oklahoma Community Forestry Council, is accepting applications through Nov.

Body Choctaw County Fair this week at the Bill Grant Civic Center! The deadline for the Calendar of Events is 12 p.m. each Tuesday.

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Body A daily, two-mile walk is an excellent thing for many of us. Nothing like fresh air, exercise and an invigorating conversation with your walking buddy. Those four thousand+ steps can clear your thinking, give you more energy and actually change your mood for the better.

Body WILBURTON –– More than 680 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Body IRIS GARDEN CLUB YARD of the Month is Dennis and Debbie Eagleberger at 602 E. Duke. The beautiful yard features many roses, hibiscus and petunias. Pictured with the winners are club members Tavanna Brown, Vickie Watson, Sammye Thacker and Harolynn Wofford.