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Sheriff investigates dumping of nails
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The Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department and Hugo Wildlife Management Area are investigating after a large amount of nails were dumped on roadways during the 2021 deer hunting season. According to reports, the nails were dumped on the roadway and parking areas of the wildlife management area on N.
Hugo Schools report on improved safety measures
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Our first priority at Hugo Schools is the protection of our students and staff from harm. The recent increase in violence in our community is alarming to all of us in the district. We are extremely grateful for the actions of the members of our local enforcement agencies in responding to these incidents. Our partnership with the City of Hugo and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office is invaluable in our efforts to keep our students and staff safe. We must remain proactive in doing all we can to ensure the safety of those in the schools.
Boswell man succumbs to gunshot wounds
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BOSWELL –– A man has been arrested on complaints of murder after a Boswell man was shot Saturday morning. According to Choctaw County Sheriff reports, the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a downtown Boswell grocery store.
Winner, winner
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DEWAYNE BREWER, of Hugo, was this year’s winner of the Hugo News Readers’ Choice drawing. He is pictured above receiving the $50 check from advertising representative Jody Rawls.
First Baby of 2022 Contest
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The first baby born AFTER the stroke of midnight Dec. 31, 2021, will receive these great gifts from local merchants, including: Complete Care Medical, Ed Wallace, Main Tire, Hugo Family Pharmacy, Busy Bee, Dyer Quick Lube, Ameristate Bank, Choctaw Memorial Hospital and Choctaw/Push. County Youth Services.
Free at home COVID-19 tests now available for Oklahomans
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OKLAHOMA CITY –– Last week, the Oklahoma Insurance Department issued a special notice regarding coverage of athome, over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests. Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must cover OTC COVID-19 tests. Under the new guidelines, the tests may either be free or reimbursed by the insurer. Health plans and insurance companies are incentivized to set up a network of pharmacies or retailers so their members can conveniently order or pick up COVID-19 tests that will be covered up-front. OID requested that all regulated insurance companies provide a description of how the administration of coverage for athome OTC COVID-19 tests will be handled and communicated to their insureds and members.
OMRF experts encourage new-ish year resolutions
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Haven’t settled on resolutions for 2022? Experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have a few suggestions for healthy commitments you can still check off the list this year. 1.
USDA offers expanded conservation program opportunities to support ag
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate smart agriculture in 2022. Updates include nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts option, a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative, and added flexibilities for producers to easily re-enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). These improvements to NRCS’ working lands conservation programs, combined with continued program opportunities in all states, are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to support climate-smart agriculture.
Kiamichi Conservation District announces cost-share assistance available
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The Kiamichi Conservation District has announced that funds are available for cost-share assistance on selected conservation practices benefiting conservation. The State of Oklahoma has provided limited funds to our conservation district to help landowners implement measures that will help conservation.
