Iris Garden club prepares for plant sale
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The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on April 22 at the Burnside community room. Hostesses were Joye Satterfield and Holley Lowrance.
Idabel part of 77-county campaign
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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation celebrated its 77th anniversary in Idabel on April 25 as part of its statewide “77 for 77” campaign that harkens back to the foundation’s roots. “This year, we’re going to touch all 77 Oklahoma counties to say ‘thank you’ to Oklahomans for daring to dream in 1946 and for supporting that dream ever since,” said OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D.
Scientist helps lead groundbreaking study on exercise benefits
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We all know that exercise helps our bodies in many ways. But how, exactly, does going for a jog or bike ride lead to those beneficial genetic, biochemical, physiological and genetic effects? An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation researcher is seeking to answer that question.
Calendar of Events...
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Fort Towson Historic Site will have its 200th celebration on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 10 a.m. with events all day long. The ceremony will recognize the contribution of the soldiers who manned Fort Towson when it was active, all while celebrating the tremendous contributions of the Choctaw and Chickasaw people. They will also host “History Day Camp” for kids ages 9 to 12 from Tuesday, May 28, through Thursday, May 30.
Members of the media
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Members of the media were invited to a special walk-through of the new Choctaw Landing Resort & Casino in Hochatown last week.This new luxury resort features 100 guest rooms with 15 suites, a fitness center, three conference rooms, a resort pool featuring a full service bar, nine cabanas, fire pits, loungers, etc., Tuklo Grill restaurant, an outdoor entertainment area, a convenience store, a 24-hour casino and an interactive Art Hike, displaying artwork from Choctaw artists. The Resort’s grand opening is scheduled for May 23.
Chamber Banquet award winners
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Chamber Banquet Award winners include (by row, l to r): Chamber Community Champion Award, City of Hugo Water Dept.; A.L.
Dixon selected to serve on Paris Regional Health board of directors
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Paris Regional Health announced that Althea Dixon has been selected to serve on the hospital’s Board of Directors. Dixon fills the seat left by Pam Anglin.
Ardmore nurse sentenced for tampering with pain medication
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Rebecca Elaine Holloway, age 33, of Oklahoma City, Okla., was sentenced to 12 months in prison for one count of tampering with consumer products.
Third annual Career Expo to be held
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The third annual Hugo Alumni Career Day, expo and job fair, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Hugo High School. Join us as alumni and community partners showcase and share information about possible educational, volunteer and career opportunities for Hugo High School students.
Iris Garden Club holds open meeting
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The Iris Garden Club of Hugo held its annual open meeting on March 25. ACE Hardware, in downtown Hugo, was the host location.
