City makes board appointments

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HUGO –– More discussion regarding property located near Cora Lee Roe Park was held during Tuesday’s Hugo city council meeting. The property near the park has been addressed at multiple council meetings and with differences of opinions between a few on the council, a motion was made during the meeting to allow the city’s attorney to investigate further and provide a legal opinion.

Choctaw Landing now open

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Choctaw Landing, the Choctaw Nation’s newest 100-bed luxury resort and casino, located in Hochatown, Okla., is open and accepting bookings. The resort opened its doors Wednesday, April 3, leading into its official grand opening on May 23, 2024.
Choctaw Landing now open

‘The ears and memories of baby elephants’

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Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase –– constantly.
‘The ears and memories of baby elephants’

Idabel resident sentenced for firearm crime

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cedric Jamara Cherry, age 42, of Idabel, Okla., was sentenced to 15 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition after being previously convicted of a felony offense.

LIGHTS OUT

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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.
LIGHTS OUT

Felony charges filed against high-speed driver

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HUGO — What may be the last full-service filling-station in the state of Oklahoma was demolished in Hugo on March 16 and prospects for building it back are very slim, according to owner Jeff Hill. A highspeed chase of an intoxicated driver ended with her vehicle crashing into the station’s office and completely demolishing it and the station’s pumps and canopy out front. Miraculously, Hill and his wife Lindsay and their daughter Lexie, along with customer Joe Cheatum, were not injured.
Felony charges filed against high-speed driver

Filings for Candidacy

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Candidates interested in filing for County office for any of the Choctaw County elected positions will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3.

Banquet coming soon

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The Hugo Area Chamber’s 97th Annual Awards Banquet –– “Treasured Businesses of Hugo” –– will be held April 25 starting at 6:30 p.m.at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Grant.

To become a sponsor, information about sponsoring, purchasing tickets or any other questions, call Lena Kopp at 580.326.8417 or 580.982.6718, or Tiffany Brockway at the Chamber at 580.326.7511.

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