Hugo Schools report on improved safety measures
Our first priority at Hugo Schools is the protection of our students and staff from harm. The recent increase in violence in our community is alarming to all of us in the district.
Boswell man succumbs to gunshot wounds
BOSWELL –– A man has been arrested on complaints of murder after a Boswell man was shot Saturday morning. According to Choctaw County Sheriff reports, the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a downtown Boswell grocery store.
Winner, winner
DEWAYNE BREWER, of Hugo, was this year’s winner of the Hugo News Readers’ Choice drawing. He is pictured above receiving the $50 check from advertising representative Jody Rawls.
First Baby of 2022 Contest
The first baby born AFTER the stroke of midnight Dec. 31, 2021, will receive these great gifts from local merchants, including: Complete Care Medical, Ed Wallace, Main Tire, Hugo Family Pharmacy, Busy Bee, Dyer Quick Lube, Ameristate Bank, Choctaw Memorial Hospital and Choctaw/Push.
Free at home COVID-19 tests now available for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY –– Last week, the Oklahoma Insurance Department issued a special notice regarding coverage of athome, over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests.
OMRF experts encourage new-ish year resolutions
Haven’t settled on resolutions for 2022? Experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have a few suggestions for healthy commitments you can still check off the list this year. 1.
USDA offers expanded conservation program opportunities to support ag
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate smart agriculture in 2022.
Kiamichi Conservation District announces cost-share assistance available
The Kiamichi Conservation District has announced that funds are available for cost-share assistance on selected conservation practices benefiting conservation.
Weather Update
We have another strong cold front coming at midweek and the coldest day will be Thursday with a high around 36 and a low near 17 Thursday night. A warming trend will bring us back up to near 50 on Saturday and close to 60 degrees by Monday.
Hugo welcomes new broadband company to the area
HUGO –– The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Hugo, welcomed Vyve Broadband to the area Friday morning. Vyve is a fiber optic Internet company coming to Hugo in 2022.
