Candidate filings to begin for local school boards
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Candidates for the Board of Education in six Choctaw County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Dec.
Area farmers, ranchers still dealing with record drought
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HUGO — Over the years, successful cattlemen in Choctaw and surounding counties have seen their share of challenging times. Even though the area gets an average of 47 inches of annual rainfall, too often it comes at the wrong time… during fall or early spring when grass production is minimal.
Humphrey responds to Tomlin Energy water permit
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I’ve recently received numerous calls and emails concerning a notice of application to use stream water from the Tomlin Hydro Energy Project. I know this is an extremely controversial issue, and most politicians would wisely avoid taking a public position on this matter. However, I’ve never been one to straddle the fence or dodge controversial issues. Therefore, I am going to share my opinion, and if you have a different opinion, that’s OK.
Funds available to protect agricultural land and grasslands across Oklahoma
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Eligible Partners have until Dec. 30, 2022, to sign up for funding.
Young people learn survival skills
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Recently, 4-H members from Choctaw and Pushmataha Counties were given a unique opportunity to learn basic survival skills thanks in part to a grant from the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. Students learned basic fire-starting techniques, compass orienteering, shelter construction, knot tying and most importantly, the rule of “3s.”
Boys and Girls Club to host first annual Snow Ball event
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The Choctaw county Boys and Girls Clubs, which include Hugo and Fort Towson, will be hosting the first annual Snow Ball on Dec. 13 at Stage 271 in Grant.
Hugo industrial Authority updates Broadway building with help from local businessmen
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A building owned by the Hugo Industrial Authority in downtown Hugo recently received a major update thanks to donations from local businessmen. David King and Terry Griffin of King Company painted the outside of the building at the corner of Broadway Street and Duke Street, giving the large structure a much-needed upgrade.
Rep. Humphrey calls for investigation
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Humphrey asks Ethics Commission to investigate potential misuse of public funds by gubernatorial candidate OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, sent a letter Monday requesting that the Oklahoma Ethics Commission investigate whether state resources were used to further a gubernatorial candidate’s campaign during the 2022 election cycle.
Public Records
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Felony 085 – Chaz Ryan Gramps: Possession of firearm after former felony conviction. 086A – Thomas Wesley Cofer: Escape from department of corrections.
