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Fredrick passes away at 96

Former writer of the popular Moyers-Kosoma News, Margaret Frances Frey "Gretchen" Frederick of Moyers, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Hugo, at the age of 96 years. Gretchen was born on January 1, 1923, in Kansas City, MO., to the late Richard and Clara (Kreidemann) Frey.

Pam Grammer Named County Health Department Employee of the Year by Oklahoma State Department of Health

In a recent ceremony, Pushmataha County Health Department employee Pam Grammer was presented an award for being Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) County Health Department Employee of the Year for 2018.  Grammer accepted the award from OSDH Interim Commissioner Tom Bates and State Board o

GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT RENEWS EXECUTIVE ORDERS

OKC— Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2019-07, which details Executive Orders from previous administrations that he is renewing. The following Executive Orders shall remain in full force and effect:
 

30 Guns - 30 Days

The Pushmataha County Fair Board is currently selling chances on 30 guns in hopes that the funds raised will allow them to air condition the fair building.

Gov. Stitt signs Constitutional Carry into Law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2597 yesterday to establish Constitutional Carry in the state. The law goes into effect on Nov. 1st.

Phil says EARLY SPRING

Preparations for Groundhog Day 2019 began back on Feb. 3, 2018 — right after Punxsutawney Phil issued his forecast of six more weeks of winter for that year.

Positive Identification Made on Cloudy Victim, Two Arrested

On January 21, 2019, Pushmataha County Sheriff BJ Hedgecock requested OSBI investigative assistance with human remains of a male victim, located near Cloudy. The body was found by a local hunter and had been burned.

Will NORAD still monitor Santa if the government shuts down?

Nothing will keep Santa out of the skies on Christmas Eve, government shutdown or not, NORAD’s Santa Tracker will follow the Santa’s journey - every step of the way.

Election Board closes three polling places

The Pushmataha County Election Board, after gaining approval from the State, has officially closed three Pushmataha County polling locations. The locations that have been closed are the Miller Community Center, Honobia Community Center and Tuskahoma Schools.

Red Wave Hits Oklahoma

Pushmataha County registered votes turned out in large numbers for this midterm election. A lot of straight party voting took place and a wave of red washed over the county.