• State Treasurer McDaniel reminds Oklahomans 2021 tax savings still available With millions of Oklahomans filing taxes in the coming weeks, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel is encouraging Oklahomans to take advantage of a state income tax deduction by contributing to the Oklahoma 529 College Savings...

Carlee Jo-Ann Barcheers is the Hugo News First Baby of the Year for 2022. Carlee was born at 8:09 a.m. Jan. 22, 2022 at Durant Alliance Health to proud parents, Lyndi Lowery and Hunter Barcheers, of Boswell, Okla. Carlee weighed seven pounds, five ounces and was 20 inches long.

Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have stumbled onto a finding that could alter future treatment options for conditions ranging from heart attacks to life-threatening infections.

• Heal your heart and quit tobacco for good with free services February is American Heart Month. Along with celebrating Valentine’s Day, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline encourages Oklahomans to think of their loved ones and their own heart health.

Boost your success, save money, and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find one that works for you.

Healthy Hearts in the Park, hosted by Red River Hoops, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at the Elephant Trail, 711 Kirk St. in Hugo.

Today’s Scripture: For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.