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THE HUGO BAND

5 years ago By News Staff

THE HUGO BAND booster club recently held a raffle to give away a spirit basket. The drawing was held on Oct. 9 at the Homecoming game. The winner was Sharon Wesley (center). She is pictured with band booster James Cochnauer and Joseph Beck, a freshman who is in the percussion section of the band.

Weather Update

5 years ago By ...with Steve Norris

Thursday is looking like the best day of the week with sunshine and 85 degrees, but then a cold front is going to bring a chance of a thunderstorm on Friday. High temperatures will only be in the low 60s on Saturday and by Monday, we may get stuck in the low 50s in the afternoon. Sunday is definitely looking like the best day of the weekend for outdoor activities.

CHLOE CLEMENTS

5 years ago By News Staff

CHLOE CLEMENTS (LEFT), an eighth grader at Valliant Middle School, was recently selected to serve on the Special Olympics State Youth Activation Committee. The State YAC is a group of youth composed of members with and without intellectual disabilities from across the state.

SHARLA FROST

5 years ago By News Staff

SHARLA FROST, a native of Frogville, Okla., held her first official book signing event in Fort Towson recently to feature her new title: “Power at the Table.” Pictured with Frost are: Michael D. Butler (Beyond Publishing), Miya (photographer with Beyond Publishing), C. Ray Collins, Tammy Bunch Edwards, Billie Heath, Joan Frost, Skip Warren, Sharla Frost, Charles Frost, Wayne Herndon, Kim Frost Pickney, Adelia Herndon Hammock, Lori Herndon Greer and Bradford Greer.

Hugo Rotary Club news

5 years ago By News Staff

Above: Clinton and JoAnn Crawley (center) of the Hugo Food Bank spoke about their operations and incredible impact in our area at the Washington Community Center on Mondays. Their Food Bank, as well as those helping in Pushmataha and McCurtain Counties, will be recipients of $2,500 gifted from our Rotary District 5830. They are pictured with Assistant District Governor Rochelle Cory (left) and Club President Will Smith (right).

Iris Garden Club opens new year with fall-themed meeting

5 years ago By News Staff

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Sept. 28 to open their new year, after being adjourned for the summer. The group convened in the “Party Barn” at the home of Jerry and Harolynn Wofford. The tables were decorated with fall tablecloths, pumpkins and fall colors for the dinner. President Harolynn Wofford welcomed everyone back and Marvin Keele led in prayer. The group formed a line for the buffet of hot dogs, chips, relishes and red velvet delight for dessert, with tea and apple juice. Marcia Keele was co-hostess.

Late county commissioner remembered, new chairman named

5 years ago By Sonya Campbell

An empty seat at the Choctaw County Commission meeting Monday served as a solemn reminder of the loss of Chairman Randy Robertson, who passed away Oct. 5.

Officials warn of false polling place claims

5 years ago By News Staff

• Election officials alert voters about false polling place text message Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax issued a voter alert, warning voters about a text message that was received by a voter last Friday, that falsely claimed the voter’s polling place had changed. The complaint has been referred by election officials to law enforcement.

Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passes historic legislation

5 years ago By News Staff

TVSHKA HOMMA –– The October legislative session for the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passed laws to strengthen tribal sovereignty and the nation’s justice system. Codes dedicated to tribal prosecution, jury selection, criminal law, and a public defender’s office were enacted by the council on Oct. 10.

Football Contest winner

5 years ago By News Staff

FOR THE FIRST TIME in Hugo News Football Contest history, there is a tie! With the OU Sooners, OSU Cowboys and Hugo Buffaloes’ games being cancelled due to COVID-19 issues, there was no way to judge the yardage for a tie breaker. Choosing 12 out of 15 games correctly were Seaerra Jordan and Eddie Ball. Jordan is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Claudia Vertiz of First United Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Ball is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Zack Savage of First Bank, where he obtained his winning entry blank. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.

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