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.

• State of the Nation address given virtually TVSHKA HOMMA –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held another successful Labor Day festival where Chief Gary Batton (pictured right) was sworn in for his third consecutive term on Sept. 1 at the historical capitol grounds in Tvshka Homma.

TULSA –– Eighteen FFA chapters across Oklahoma will receive a total of more than $36,000 in American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM After-School Grants this year.

The Oklahoma Emergency Drought Commission voted on Wednesday to reinstate Pond Clean Out Cost-Share participants whose applications were canceled due to not having their projects completed by the July 15th deadline.

• Adair County men face charges in Cherokee Nation Tribal Court FORT WORTH –– Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association special rangers arrested James Glenn Sawney and Donnie Lee Nail for larceny of equipment, implement of husbandry, and possession of stolen property this July.

DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Wildlife Conservation department will be conducting bear conservation and hunting workshops at Choctaw Community Centers across the reservation. Workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

DURANT –– Southeastern Oklahoma State University will host the annual Texoma-Wide College Fair on Tuesday, September 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 8 Spaghetti Green Beans Garden Salad Rolls Chocolate Cupcakes Wednesday, Sept.

The Choctaw County Free Fair is being held this week at the fair grounds in Hugo. A revival at Eternal Life Fellowship Church, 512 S.