Deuteronomy 31

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Israel’s Rebellion Predicted 14 The Lord said to Moses, “Now the day of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, where I will commission him.” So Moses and Joshua came and presented themselves at the tent of meeting.

Joshua 9

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The Gibeonite Deception 1 Now when all the kings west of the Jordan heard about these things—the kings in the hill country, in the western foothills, and along the entire coast of the Mediterranean Sea as far as Lebanon (the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites)— 2 they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel.

Oklahoma City sees 57% decline in police officers dispatched to mental health-related calls

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• Crucial partnerships with 988 Mental Health Lifeline, service providers, and city programs and services expansion address community needs Information from the City of Oklahoma City shows mental health-related calls dispatched to Oklahoma City police officers have dropped over 57% in the past 13 months. The reduction signals a transformational shift in the way people experiencing mental health crises in Oklahoma City are being connected with specialized support and away from emergency law enforcement intervention.

The Raymond Gary

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Lake Association will be hosting guided tours of the beautiful historic Wilson House in Fort Towson on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. See the Hugo News Calendar of Events for more information and events, Page 2A!
The Raymond Gary

‘Holiday in the Ark’ returns to Hugo

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The Endangered Ark Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Holiday in the Ark Festival. This wintery wonderland, holiday experience is like none other, and includes: • Special photo Meet & Greet with Santa, Mrs.
‘Holiday in the Ark’ returns to Hugo

Hugo officials explore water sale to western Oklahoma city

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HUGO — Hugo city officials have been approached by investors with oil-pipeline construction experience about the possibility of buying a portion of Hugo’s surplus water out of Hugo Lake and marketing it to cities or other entities in western Oklahoma.

Celebrating a renewal of Tribal Nation partnerships in Oklahoma with USDA

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USDA Rural Development State Director for Oklahoma Since my start at USDA Rural Development, I have made it a priority to support critical investments with our 39 Tribal partners across Oklahoma. I’m a firm believer that when fully embrace the rich heritage and Tribal sovereignty of our partners in Indian Country, we can see incredible benefits for all Oklahomans! Since the beginning of the Biden Administration Rural Development has invested more than $309 million in tribal projects across the state that impact everything from healthcare, high-speed internet access, housing, clean drinking water, higher education and growing Native American entrepreneurs.
Former Pawnee Nation President Walter EchoHawk (left) and Kenneth Corn, State Director USDA Rural Development. Contributed Photo

Calendar of Events...

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The RGLA, Raymond Gary Lake Association, is hosting a Christmas Market Day on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Annie’s Attic (across from the Dollar General) in Fort Towson. Lots of vendors with arts and crafts for sale as well as The Burger Joint, LLC, Big Sjo’s Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza, BigFoot Indian Taco Food Trucks! Come enjoy some burgers, pizza and tacos while you do your Christmas shopping!

Apply now to attend Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma fifth- and eighth-grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in summer 2025. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence coordinates the selection of educators from the state to participate in the renowned teacher institute, which is held in and around the restored capital city of 18th-century Virginia.
Boswell Public Schools teacher Casey Hitchcock, left, visits with a character interpreter during his visit to the 2024 Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute. Photo provided.
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