CHOCTAW COUNTY –– Voter participation was limited in the June 16 primary election, according to unofficial results released by the Election Board. Of the county’s 9,204 registered voters (reported in May) –– including 5,137 Republicans, 2,580 Democrats, 1,433 Independents and 54 Libertar-ians— less than 2,000 cast ballots in the election.

The surgery department staff at Choctaw Memorial Hospital takes great pride in our professions and strives to make each of our patients feel that they are in the best hands before, during and after their procedures.

4-H Youth Development Educator The Choctaw County 4-H Officer Team recently hosted a successful Wildlife Project Workshop Day for local youth interested in learning more about wildlife, conservation and animal care.

Registration is now open for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association 74th Annual Convention and Trade Show, taking place July 24 through 25 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma hosted a free screening of the film “Powwow People” on recently. Tickets were given out for all 96-seats at the District Cinema at the Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant. Members of the Anoli Dance Troupe opened the event with a live powwow dance demonstration, and director Sky Hopinka spoke and answered audience questions at the conclusion of the one-hourand- 28-minute film. Emcee for the afternoon was Choctaw Nation Executive Director of Communications Shauna Williams. To view a trailer of the film, visit https://bit.ly/powwow- people.

Felony 064 – Marcus Shaquille Lindsey: Malicious injury to property, over $1,000. Misdemeanor 050 – Lauren Harrison: Domestic abuse, assault and battery.

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Sharing Hope Food Bank is closing and will have a liquidation sale at their location on W. Bissell (next to Washington Community Center) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 10. All supplies, equipment, freezers, refrigerators, etc. will be sold. Cash only. Must pick up immediately.

New Hope Church of God, 238 Bearden Springs Rd., will host Jonathan Bond in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

A coalition of leading public health organizations today expressed relief that Oklahoma’s Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) remains unaltered following the legislature’s final adjournment.