Hendrix Trio to perform at Hugo Assembly of God, 1176 U.S. Hwy.

Oklahoma’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist, Amanda Mathis, has announced the agency is accepting applications for Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Oklahomans whose land use includes cropland, rangeland, pasture and private non-industrial forestland are eligible to apply. The deadline for applying in the current batching period is Dec. 9, 2022.

A building owned by the Hugo Industrial Authority in downtown Hugo recently received a major update thanks to donations from local businessmen. David King and Terry Griffin of King Company painted the outside of the building at the corner of Broadway Street and Duke Street, giving the large structure a much-needed upgrade.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Oct. 24 at Burnside community room.

Felony 083 – Paul Adam Howell: Aggravated possession of child pornography. 084 – Earnest Lattrell Hotchkins III: Falsely personate another to create liability.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Emergency Drought Commission met Wednesday and directed $12 million in additional funding to the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. In addition to the increase in funding, the Commission directed local conservation districts to accept applications for all approved practices.

WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the 3rd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 19, 2022, at 6 p.m.

was presented a certificate last week from Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, regarding a grant Dr. Randy Springfield wrote for the Ambulance Authority for the purchase of a new ambulance, two new ventilators, and lift assist equipment. Appointed by President Biden, Director Corn wanted to personally present the grant and tour the agency and report back to the President on the impact this grant has on rural EMS. On behalf of the staff, Board of Directors, and County Commissioners, they were happy for the visit to Choctaw County. Present for the presentation (from left to right) are: Choctaw County Commissioner District 2 Darrell Kerr, Choctaw County EMS Board Chairman Rod Moyer, Choctaw County EMS Director Dr. Randy L. Springfield, Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, Paramedic Sarah Richmond, and Intermediate EMT Tony Weese.

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FORT TOWSON –– Educators and the public have a new resource at the Fort Towson Historic Site. For the first time in 15 years, the site has a historical interpreter on staff.