HISTORIC COURTHOUSE CRUMBLING. The century-old Choctaw County Courthouse is literally cracking and crumbling its way into history. An interior part of the structure collapsed in the deputies’ office on the first floor last Monday morning. No one was reported injured. The cause of the collapse was not immediately known, but Interim Undersheriff Ron Miller and Emergency Management Coordinator Pat Collins discussed the likelihood recent waves of strong thunderstorms, and the age and condition (deterioration) of the building, were factors. Photo Courtesy / Sonya Campbell

HAYZE MORRIS poses next to professional bull rider, JB Mauney Friday night during the 59th Annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo. Mauney topped the leader board with an incredible 90-point ride and is currently ranked 13th in the World according to pro rodeo standings. (Photo Contributed)

The Fort Towson 4-H Forestry Judging junior and senior teams won top honors in the State Forestry Contest, held at Robbers Cave, north of Wilburton. 4-H members had to take a test over general forestry knowledge, identify insects and diseased, participate in com pass and pacing, identify trees and tell how they are used in Oklahoma, and measure saw logs.

HUGO –– Last month the Choctaw Nation awarded the city of Hugo $29,300, Boswell $11,900 and Choctaw County $24,700 from the Choctaw Community Partner Fund to continue to help strengthen and develop the local area.