It is certainly one of those short and sweet weather forecasts that I bring you this week, with mostly sunny days and clear nights in the forecast through Saturday. The temperatures will be pleasant with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– Governor J. Kevin Stitt proclaims Oct. 1-3 as official “Oklahoma Restaurant Days,” to support and celebrate Oklahoma restaurants. In celebration, “Eat Drink LOKal” is a campaign developed by the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) to encourage the general public to dine inside, dine outside or enjoy carry-out meals from their favorite restaurants across the state during Oct. 1-3. Supporting Oklahoma restaurants is critical to further boost our current economy. The association continues to engage with state, local and federal officials to help address the Coronavirus public health issue.

DURANT –– Giving birth at the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) Talihina hospital just received a tasty improvement. The hospital unveiled a new menu available for the mother and her guest on Tuesday, Sept.

On Friday, Sept. 4, Boswell Public School attended the Bryan County Teachers Meeting. The meeting traditionally takes place at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Normally the event would have high school students do the National Anthem and show off their talents in other ways, as well. The emcee would then announce the nominees for Elementary Teacher of the Year, Secondary Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year. Following this, there would be a speaker followed by the announcement of awards.

Belva YANDELL, (and Cora) of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 13 out of 16 games correctly. Pictured, Yandell collects the $50 weekly prize from Mika Freeman of R.E. McGuire/Ernie Taylor Insurance, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.

• Online scholarship applications for 2021-22 academic year open Oct. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma City Community Foundation recently awarded scholarships to three Choctaw County high school graduates through the state’s largest independent scholarship program.