The Fort Towson 4-H Forestry junior and senior teams won top honors in the State Forestry Judging contest held at Robber’s Cave, north of Wilburton. 4-H members had to take a test over general forestry knowledge, identify insects, participate in compass and pacing, identify trees and tell how they are used in Oklahoma, and measure saw logs.

The church is the “backbone” of America’s freedom, and it is now being critically threatened. Jesus, knowing all things, has written Letters to seven different churches, who represent all churches of the world, under different kings and rulers, throughout the seven “Time Periods” of the church age. These letters are “timeless,” for Jesus does not live in “Time,” but in “Eternity.”

Judgment on the Idolaters 1 Then I heard him call out in a loud voice, “Bring near those who are appointed to execute judgment on the city, each with a weapon in his hand.” 2 And I saw six men coming from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each with a deadly weapon in his hand. With them was a man clothed in linen who had a writing kit at his side.

Communities Unlimited, a nonprofit organization covering seven states in the Southern United States, is partnering with the City of Hugo to bring their services to the community. Each year Communities Unlimited chooses a handful of towns to assist free of charge, and this year Hugo was selected.

4th & Jackson Church of Christ will be holding Vacation Bible School July 11-13 from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 4 through sixth grade, with a hot dog supper beginning at 5:15 p.m.

Friday, July 8 Steak Fingers Potato Wedges Black-Eyed Peas Corn Bread Peanut Butter Cookies Wednesday, July 13 Roast Beef & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Purple-Hull Peas Corn Bread Peach Cobbler.

ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022, the Hugo community celebrated its 15th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Events included a parade, followed by celebration at Cora Lee Roe Park. The Juneteenth committee honored retired teachers Pat and Barbara McGee (left), and two of our oldest members in the community, Mrs. Helen Scroggins (100 yrs.) and Mr. J.C. Lennox (99 yrs). The first place winners of the parade were Richard Thomas (first place for ATV), and Amanda Perry (first place for Decorated Vehicle).The Juneteenth committee (pictured above from left to right) includes: Shon Gage, Katrina Bills, Kiepher Lester, Allan Webster, Vernell Grant, Clinton Crawley, Lorenzo Black, Eddie Walton, Keith Robertson and Di’Mehlia Adamson.

Felony 049 – Jonathan Dakota Hinsley: Robbery, first degree. Misdemeanor 050 – Michael Andrew Rodgers: Harassing and threatening electronic communication.

Last week the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. This decision holds that the State of Oklahoma has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government to prosecute non- Indians who commit crimes against Indian victims within Indian Country.

SOPER CELEBRATED its annual Homecoming on Saturday with many events, including the parade, stick horse competition, class reunions, pageants, corn hole tournament, ice cream social, redneck games and a street dance. Photos Courtesy / Gail Smith