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Hughes County Sheriff’s Report

Kent Ray Bivin— domestic assault and battery

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One Pharmacist’s View

While news about wild partying keeps coming in from Miami Beach, Florida and other favorite spring-break places it was fairly calm here at 601 E. Lee Street in Allen last Sunday. Local activities mostly centered on comparing basketball bracket predictions and the awe and/or anguish that went with it.

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Snow picture contest winners announced!

We sure enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful snow pictures last month! Thank you to each and every one who entered the contest!

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The Life and Legend of Marguerite “Mack” French

Marguerite Bush was born to the late Manuel Bush and Pinkie Golden Bush on August 18, 1916, and was basically raised by her maternal grandmother, Dollie Golden, in rural Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Marguerite Departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 104 years of age, being a lifelong resident of Clearview, Oklahoma.

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Voters Should Apply Early for Absentee Ballots

Voters in Hughes County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 6, 2021 Board of Education and Statutory Municipal General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30 , Davis urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.

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Honoring our Chosen Woman of the Week

On September 30, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. (OAAE), dedicated their Sixth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet to the memory of Hilma Bernice (Ligions) Barnes who served as a charter Life-Timepeccable contributions to the organization. She was a staunch supporter of the Hall of Fame and she wrote the first check in support of construction of the OAAE Hall of Fame Building in Clearview, Oklahoma.

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Little Red Wagon

Some days we skip along, pulling our wagons with great confidence--so full of energy that the load seems light. Some days the load seems heavy, and we need someone to help us pull our wagons over the bumps in the road. Some days we are just tired. We sit in our wagons and let someone else pull us along for a while. And some days it’s kind of nice to share our little red wagons with a friend. As you think about yesterday, and make plans for tomorrow, keep in mind that there will be times when you can help pull someone’s little red wagon for a while. After all, helping to pull each other’s little red wagon is what makes it possible to face the challenges the day brings.

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