OKLAHOMA STATE BUREAU
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OKLAHOMA STATE BUREAU of Investigation Agent Sonny Stewart was recently recognized and honored with the 2020 Agent of the Year award. Contributed Photo.
Service proposes listing alligator snapping turtle as threatened under Endangered Species Act
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the alligator snapping turtle as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposal follows a review of the best available science that indicates decades of overharvesting for domestic and international meat consumption, impacts from nest predation, recreational and illegal harvest and collection, and fishing activities are taking a severe toll on the turtle, which can grow up to 249 pounds.
Public Records
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Felony 099 – Charles Clint Collins: Possession of firearm after former felony conviction. 100 – Brandon Cody Harvey: Possession of firearms after former conviction of felony.
Calendar of Events...
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Don Piper, author of “90 Minutes in Heaven,” will speak at Church of the Rock at 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14. Don will give his testimony on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. and also speak at the Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. Nov. 14. Church of the Rock is located at 11273 E. Hwy. 3 in Lane, directly across from the Dollar Store.
Today’s Scripture
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Today’s Scripture: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Matthew 19:26.
Weather Update
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The weather pattern for northwest Oklahoma from Veterans Day through the weekend will feature lots of sunshine and high temperatures mostly in the 60s and lows near 35 Saturday morning. I expect warmer weather through the middle of next week and then a much cooler pattern begins around Nov. 19.
Oklahoma struggling to manage surging marijuana operations
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Back in the summer of 2016, Oklahoma voters approved state question NO. 788 (57%-43%) which laid the groundwork for a legalized system of medical marijuana sales throughout the state of Oklahoma.
Hugo Schools adopt new gifted and talented policy and procedures
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The Hugo board of education met in regular session on Nov. 8 to handle the monthly legislative business of the district. In the administrative reports, the board was informed about several events that took place since the October board meeting. A meeting at the school was held on Oct. 15 with the City of Hugo and ODOT to discuss ways to improve safety along the Jake Pullen Bypass near Hugo Elementary.
Football Contest winner
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CATHY STANFIELD (left), of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 19 games correctly. Stanfield guessed closest (427) to the OU Sooners’ total offense figure (285) to edge out J.J. Johnson. Above, Stanfield collects the $50 weekly prize from Ernest McCarty of Security First National Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Sponsoring this year’s Hugo News Football Contest are: Dr. Wade Rowland DDS, First United Bank, Dyer Quick Lube, AmeriState Bank, Red River Counseling, Sonic, Hugo Lake Marina & Cabins-Little Dixie, Busy Bee, Security First National Bank, First Bank, Pruett’s Food, Superior Wheel & Tire, Shelter Insurance-Julia King, Ed Wallace Ford, Stoned 4 Survival, R.E. McGuire Insurance-Ernie Taylor, Jay Hodge, U.S. Cellular and Hugo Express Pharmacy.
Iris Garden Club tackles fall business
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The Iris Garden Club of Hugo opened the new year on Sept. 27 with a meeting at the home of Harolynn Wofford.
