HUGO –– “Does anyone know of a rent house available,” seems to be the question of the hour. According to the most recent Census, 42.5% of the property in Hugo is owner-occupied, leaving what’s left as rentals or condemned –– and with a population of 5,221, the pickings may seem slim.

HUGO –– On Monday, Aug. 28, Hugo Police responded to the area of Circle G on a shots-fired call.

The board of commissioners of Choctaw County approved a resolution declaring a burn ban that is now in effect. The ban, which was approved Tuesday, will be applied four a 14-day period..

April Johnson, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 14 out of 18 games correctly. Pictured, Johnson (right) collects the $50 weekly prize from Ronan Cloud of Hugo Express Pharmacy, where she obtained her winning entry blank.

The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) Talihina Hospital is among the top 8% of the nation’s major healthcare programs, according to the recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) patient experience ratings.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Ray Rezaie, Ph.D., $1.7 million to continue his study of the intricate mechanisms that govern blood clotting and inflammation.

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Upcoming events for Hugo High School: Football will travel to Beggs on Friday night, kickoff 7:30. Softball will play at home on Thursday, Aug. 31 vs. Soper. Start time is 5:30. Softball will travel to Haworth on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Start time is 5:30.

Friday, Sept. 1 Chicken-Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Greens Corn Bread Peanut Butter Cookies Wednesday, Sept.

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