OKLAHOMA — The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is now available across the state of Oklahoma. The three-digit number offers immediate response during mental health crises by a local trained behavioral health specialist.

A week and a half ago, Kiamichi Technology Center hosted its first “CEO Breakfast,” which brought together community leaders to discuss the needs of Hugo. Hugo campus director Jerrod Lundry and workforce and economic development coordinator Lauren Wren led the session.

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Trevor Brandenburgh, along with his family and employees, pose for a photo with Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce members (l to r) Guy Dale, Amy White, Arlinda Darst, Kevin Cory, Ernest McCarty, Kelli Stacy, Les Shumake, Valerie Powell and Lena Kopp. Contributed Photo

HUGO — One of Oklahoma’s largest and oldest insurance companies, State Farm Insurance, celebrated its 100th Anniversary on June 7 this year. In support of that milestone anniversary, Hugo Mayor Ernest McCarty has declared June 7 as “State Farm Day in Hugo!”

Hugo PRCA Rodeo celebrates 60 years This weekend, thousands of people will flock to Hugo for the 60th annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo. The festivities kick off Wednesday at 6 with the overflow events.

The PRCA Rodeo Committee announces that the 60th annual Hugo Rodeo Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 3. All area businesses, churches, homecoming classes, clubs and youth groups and individuals are urged to make plans to enter the parade to compete for cash prize money.

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Public Service Company of Oklahoma recently made a donation to the Hugo PRCA Rodeo Association for rodeo sponsorship.