Hugo Veterinarian, Dr. Larry Salyer was recently awarded an Honorary State FFA Degree of the Oklahoma FFA Association, during the 96th State FFA Convention. Dr. Salyer was nominated by each of the county Ag teachers and ultimately selected to receive the award.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo held its annual picnic, plant sale and silent auction on May 23 at the home of Jerry and Harolynn Wofford. The them this year was “Red, White and Blue –– This Picnic is for You!” The patriotic colors were abundant throughout in the decorations, table cloths, flags and flowers. The buffet table was adorned with patriotic table cloths and all utensils and tableware bore the patriotic theme. Shelia Kidd and Donna Colgin were cohostesses.

A jury found Jeffrey Lyn Pierce guilty of murder in the second degree in Indian Country last week, after a sixday criminal jury trial. Pierce was arrested on suspicion of murder and was accused of killing his wife, 48-year-old Ronnie Ranea Fitzpatrick-Pierce, according to OSBI.

Victoria Wyatt-Freeman of Moore, Okla., graduated with Honors from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Freeman received her Juris Doctor Degree in a commencement ceremony held on May 15, 2022.