Governor Kevin Stitt has officially declared September 20-26 as Deaf Awareness Week in Oklahoma. “The purpose of Deaf Awareness Week is to increase public awareness of Deaf culture, heritage and American Sign Language, which are unique to deaf people,” Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Manager David Hankinson said.

Effective last week, all visits to Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) offices will be by appointment only to protect the health and safety of the agency’s customers and workforce. If customers cannot be served online at OKDHSLive.org or OKBenefits.org, or have difficulty with online applications, they can call 405.522.5050 for assistance or to schedule an appointment.

Officers of the Boswell, Hugo and Fort Towson FFA chapters participated in the 2021 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Aug. 31 at the LifeChurch in McAlester, Okla.

Are you easily swayed, duped, confused –– and way too often, deceived by your own thoughts? Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger –– it happens to a lot of us. The things we allow ourselves to dwell upon can very well be the reasons for our anxiety, fear, depression and anger.

The Hugo High School Leo Club will be hosting a Bedlam Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 in the Commons area at the high School. To schedule an appointment, contact Lori Hicks at 580.326.9648.

Friday, Sept. 17 Salisbury Steak Scalloped Potatoes Purple-Hull Peas Corn Bread Fruit Wednesday, Sept.

THE IRIS GARDEN CLUB Yard of the Month belongs to Chuck Elswick, at 1024 E. Jefferson in Hugo. The yard features beautiful crepe myrtles, nandina and flowers. Pictured with Mr. Elswick are garden club members Mary Cook, Shelia Kidd and Harolynn Wofford. Photo Courtesy / Sammye Thacker

THE HUGO AREA CHAMBER of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon to celebrate the Red Star’s first anniversary under new ownership. Owners Jennifer and Scott Moore opened the doors of the Red Star the second weekend of September 2020, and have since upgraded the facilities to include a fun outdoor area for entertaining. Behind the bar, you’ll find a fenced-in area with shaded seating and corn hole boards. Red Star owner Jennifer Moore cuts the ribbon alongside her husband, Scott, members of the Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce and Red Star employees Thursday afternoon. The Red Star has now been under the Moore family’s ownership for a year. Photo Courtesy / Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce

Felony 079 – Kay Lynn McMellon: Assault and battery upon a police officer. 080 – Delan Michael Trantham: Arson, fourth degree.

HUGO CITY MANAGER, Leah Savage was recognized during the Oklahoma Municipal League Conference last week in Oklahoma City. Savage was named OML 2021 Woman of the Year for cities under 5,000. “I am so thankful and so honored,” she said. “What a privilege it is for me to be able to serve the city of Hugo.”