The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce honored and awarded many guests during its 94th annual awards banquet last Thursday. Among those was Dr. Mike Irvin, who received the Citizen of the Year Award, setting a record as the only person to have been selected more than once.

The Choctaw County Ambulance Authority announces it has received a $15,000 grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation through its Community Grant program.

The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) is opening vaccination appointment times for non-tribal members. Beginning March 15, 2021, the appointments became open to the public, providing patients meet the vaccine manufacturers’ minimum age requirements.

From frozen pipes to power outages, the winter storms that swept the U.S. in February continue to cause problems for millions of Americans.

The law requires that residents of a nursing home receive the necessary care and services that will enable them to reach and maintain their highest practicable level of physical, mental and social well-being.

A sticky substance on plant leaves, plant stands, and the floor are often the first clue alerting gardeners to a problem. If a closer look reveals bumps on the upper and lower surface of leaves and stems, it means scale insects have moved in to dine on your houseplants.

“We are pleased to see the introduction of the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act recently in the Senate, a bill that will bring muchneeded economic assistance during the pandemic and begin to advance equity for farmers of color.

In the State of Oklahoma, brand registrations occur every five years (years ending in ‘0’ and ‘5’). The 2020 Brand Renewal process has convened, and the new brand book is available for purchase.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced that starting March 9, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Oklahomans registered in Phase 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan: Staff and students in educational settings outside of PreK-12 and critical...

The Iris Garden Club met on Feb. 23 at Ace Hardware in Hugo for their annual open meeting.