BROKEN BOW –– Local folks and Tourists of all ages will find many ways to enjoy festive fun this Fourth of July as a regional tourism company has compiled a list of free and festive events happening in the area this holiday. “Things To Do In Hochatown” offers a web page and social media outlets that provide the public with resources, information, updates and announcements for McCurtain County and surrounding areas. (ThingstodoinHochatown.com)

Early voting begins Thursday, July 8 for voters in the township of Sawyer. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on election day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Early voting is open to all voters who reside within the Sawyer township boundaries.

Boswell’s 84th annual Homecoming Parade winners: Float 1st Place: In Memory of Kollin Edge. Float 2nd Place: Class of 1980-1981.

ATOKA, Co. –– A 6-yearold female was transported to an Oklahoma City hospital last week after sustaining injuries from an ATV accident, southeast of Lane in Atoka County.

THE HUGO JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION held recently was a big success. Members of the Juneteenth Committee (pictured above right) honored local Oklahoma City bombing survivor Sharon Littlejohn (right) with a plaque that recognized her strength, endurance and faith in the midst of a time of great turmoil.

Disruptive vocal outbursts are among the most persistent behaviors found in nursing homes. These outbursts include screaming, swearing, crying, shouting, loud requests for attention, negative remarks to other residents and self-talk. As Alzheimer’s Disease progresses, such outbursts tend to increase, except during the late stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Men tend to exhibit more aggressive vocalizations, such as cursing, while women tend to have more agitated vocalizations, such as complaining.

As little as 130 calories per day could make a significant impact on your cardiovascular health. That’s approximately how many calories are in about 2.5 cups of strawberries.

With summer in full swing, the U.S. is returning to something that looks like normal.

White Illinois farmers are challenging part of the recent COVID-19 stimulus law in court because it allocates federal benefits based on skin color. The civil rights suit, Kent v.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is hosting a Ranch Horse Competition held in conjunction with the 37th Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie. The ranch horse competition will begin at 8 a.m.