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HUGO — If Hugo residents had any doubt about how well their city council members would get along after an election was required to settle an extended deadlock about filling a vacant council seat… those questions were answered Friday, as interim City Manager Alan Reynolds’ resignation was accepted, a city employee stated publicly that she was threatened by a member of the council, and councilors agreed to begin –– again… the process of finding a qualified city manager.

The Eastern Oklahoma State College Meat Judging Team claimed the overall team champion honors at the Southwestern Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest, held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

HDW Cattle Company, Fort Towson, Okla., is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world.

Money judgments under $10,000 056 – Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union vs. Katie Wooten: Money judgment.

Friday, March 20 Smothered Pork Chops Mashed Potatoes Black-Eyed Peas Rolls Pecan Pie Wednesday, March 25 Oven-Fried Chicken Baked Potato Greens Corn Bread Sugar Cookies.

Only those Precinct 120319 (Spencerville) voters who live within the Rattan School District will be eligible to vote in the April 7 Rattan School Board election between Shannon Suggs and William Lohrman.

Choctaw County Election Board officials recently received a Konica Minolta Color BizHub C360i multifunction copier donated by the Choctaw County Health Department. The copier became surplus after technology upgrades at the Health Department.

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

The Choctaw Cultural Center’s annual Eggstravaganza is lining up a full schedule of seasonal activities for the whole family on March 21. Two children’s egg hunts will highlight the day. The Easter Bunny is expected to hide thousands of candy-filled eggs, as well as some filled with special prizes, such as items from the Hvshi Gift Store and certificates for the store and the Champuli Café.