60 Years Ago~June 17. 1965 A devastating storm swept through the Agate area late Tuesday after wreaking havoc with growing crops, roads and dwellings. Heavy rain washed part of the track ballast …

JUNE   events: 18 – Food pantry 26 – Senior food boxes Shirley Chesterman and Delia Jewell made a trip to Hugo on Monday for a visit to the ER for Shirley. On …

A regular part of my job as economic developer is responding to industry that comes knocking. Recently, we heard from an industry sector for the first time: a data center developer. Data centers …

60 Years Ago~June 10, 1965 Robbie Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cody Pearson won runner-up in the State VFW Marble Tournament held recently. He was sponsored by Joe Will Post 6612 from Hugo. He …

There’s a common misconception that Medicaid only helps “other people.” But here in Hugo, Medicaid helps everyone—because it’s what keeps Lincoln Health’s …

24 HOURS ISN’T ENOUGH PER DAY!!! I know I say this every other week but, in the Spring, I could write a daily article. Right now I need to write two crappie articles, cover two mushroom …

Funerals As a little kid in the country, funerals were a social event.   Everyone got dressed up in their very best threads, shined their shoes and headed for the church.   Nobody was …

Lambing has started   at   Tigerlilli Pastoral, which is the name of our ranch. Most times of the year are busy on any ranch, but this time for us   is particularly busy with us …

In a few days, all those rhymers who lived in Tin Pan Alley back when Gertie was a pup will be fulfilled once again. How’s that you say? Was a love song ever written that didn’t have …

By Mitch Friedman Barred owls, with their vivid brown stripes, are acting like bullies of the forest in the Northwest, driving their smaller cousins, the northern spotted owl, to the brink of …

Saddle up your horse or load up your wagon and horses for a delightful trail ride across lush, green pastures on Saturday, June 28th, one mile north of Simla, at the Bailey Ranch.  This …

Every business has opportunities for growth—it’s just a matter of identifying them and taking strategic action. This interactive workshop will use the GrowthWheel framework to help …

By Trevor Fitzgerald, BS Doctor of Pharmacy candidate 2026 Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Back in May I went to the movies to see the newest Marvel Studios film …

We hope many of you can join the activities, celebrate the accomplishments of staff and students, and "Remember" with us. Feel free to bring memorabilia and pictures to share. Stay informed …

Have you ever started to wonder if we were going to have some sunshine days? I wonder how many folks have turned their furnaces on again during the past rainy, foggy days? I am sure there were a …

By Melinda Myers Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting.   Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors. …

60 Years Ago~May 29, 1965 Lt. Col. Donald Sellon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray I. Sellon joined the Air Force Feb. 22, 1943.   His retirement certificate was presented to him by Rear Admiral …

60 Years Ago~June 10, 1965 4-H Council treasurer, Linda Liles, presented Willard Wilson the new 4-H foundation treasurer, with $150. This is part of the $250 pledge of the country 4-H Council …

Recently I participated in two enjoyable tasks in my line of work. First, I was invited to score a series of 26 economic development marketing applications vying for the International Economic …

JUNE   events: 9 – Friendship Circke 10 – Alliance meeting 11 – Willing Workers 18 – Food pantry 26 – Senior food boxes On May 17 and …