Gearl Wayne Archey, age 81, peacefully departed this world on Oct. 21,2023. The family enjoyed the last Friday night with him in OKC, laughing and relishing his trademark “possum grin.” He was born on April 20, 1942, in Soper, Okla, the son of W.E. and Johnnie (Goforth) Archey. Gearl’s journey through life was filled with love, laughter and dedication to his family and passions. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edgar; his mother, Johnnie Archey; his brother, Harold Archey, and his cherished grandson, Chris Archey.

James Turner, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 18 games correctly. Pictured, Turner (right) collects the $50 weekly prize from Dawn Bond from Homestead of Hugo, where he obtained his winning entry blank. Sponsoring this year’s Hugo News Football Contest are: Dr. Wade Rowland DDS, First United Bank, Jiffy Lube, AmeriState Bank, Red River Counseling, Sonic, Hugo Lake Marina & Cabins-LIFT, Homestead of Hugo, Security First National Bank, First Bank, Pruett’s Food, Red River Co-op, Shelter Insurance-Julia King, Ed Wallace Ford, Hugo Express Pharmacy, R.E. McGuire Insurance-Ernie Taylor, Jay Hodge, U.S. Cellular. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.

The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Southeast Economic Development organization announces the appointment of Sharla J. Frost as the new Chair, effective immediately.

.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, held an interim study to detail his ideas on restructuring the state’s entire criminal justice system. IS23-025 was heard by the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee, which Humphrey chairs.

It’s time to select and decorate pumpkins for your Halloween display. Get family and friends involved in a trip to the pumpkin farm and consider hosting a decorating party.

Culinary.net –– Going door to door for candy and treats is part of many families’ Halloween traditions, and the routine almost always ends with a kitchen loaded with treats. When the spooky season comes to a close, consider these ways to use up those delectable goodies.

The state’s ability to issue largeoperation poultry farm registrations without public notice, hearing, or in-depth environmental review received a lengthy airing in Delaware County District Court Friday.