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Next Block Party and Educator Day Coming Downtown
Next Block Party and Educator Day Coming Downtown
There are only two Block Parties left this season. The next one will take place Saturday, Sept. 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. downtown at “The Block,” located in the parking lot behind the chamber. The Elk City Chamber of Commerce event will be hosting the band, 9 Mile Hill, who will be performing for the first time. 08/29/2023 10:00 PM
SWODA welcomes calls about aging information and services
SWODA welcomes calls about aging information and services
By Joanie Swanson, SWODA AAA Information and Assistance Specialist Do you need information or assistance for respite services for caregivers, hearing aids, limited transportation, legal services, nutrition, health care, housekeeping, weatherization, and other concerns of the elderly? The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority Area Agency on Aging (SWODA AAA) welcomes calls from the elderly and their caregivers. 08/29/2023 10:00 PM
Libby Lewman
Libby Lewman
08/23/2023 11:19 AM
Elks Lodge offers an upgraded menu and adds fun events BPOE #2343 inspired to bring in new and younger members
Elks Lodge offers an upgraded menu and adds fun events BPOE #2343 inspired to bring in new and younger members
For as long as Elk City and surrounding schools have been giving scholarships, the Elks Lodge has been listed as one of the groups giving to worthy students. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
Commissioners Hear Positive Financials
Commissioners Hear Positive Financials
Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Wed., Aug. 16th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Cory Spieker gave the invocation and Jeff Waters led the flag salute. Commissioner Rocky Andresen was not present for the meeting. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
Troy Jones Files for new trial
Troy Jones Files for new trial
On August 8, defense for 27-year-old Troy Justice Jones filed for a new trial, claiming they had discovered new evidence that required a new trial. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
Jett Distributing & Ben E. Keith Company Provide Hospitality Sponsorship for 2023 SWOSU Athletic Auction
Jett Distributing & Ben E. Keith Company Provide Hospitality Sponsorship for 2023 SWOSU Athletic Auction
The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Athletic Association is pleased to announce that longtime SWOSU benefactors Jett Distributing Company/Matt and Anji Jett of Weatherford and Ben E. Keith Company/ Mark & Elizabeth McLean of Weatherford will be serving as Hospitality Sponsors for the 17th annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Dinner. The event takes place on August 19, 2023 at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center on the Weatherford campus. Hospitality Sponsors provide valuable gifts-in-kind that enable the auction to succeed without incurring significant expense. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
OU Legal Program Undergoes Name Change
OU Legal Program Undergoes Name Change
NORMAN, Okla. – The American Bar Association in 2020 exchanged the term legal assistant for “paralegal” in its definition of “a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifi cally delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” The University of Oklahoma Law Center – having also received feedback from students, graduates and administrators – has followed suit, changing the name of the Department of Legal Assistant Education to Paralegal Studies. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
Elk City’s Centennial Carousel Stopped Turning
Elk City’s Centennial Carousel Stopped Turning
A popular Ackley Park attraction is closed till further notice. Due to mechanical problems, the Centennial Carousel is out of commission until a repairman can fix it. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
Spend time with us
Spend time with us
When asked the question what could be done to address loneliness many residents and consumers stated simply “spend time with us.” 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
SWOSU & Weatherford Rotary Name Gallagher and Taylor as Newest World Language Scholars
SWOSU & Weatherford Rotary Name Gallagher and Taylor as Newest World Language Scholars
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon along with the Weatherford Rotary Club have jointly announced that Cameron Gallagher and Brooklyn Taylor have been named the institution’s newest SWOSU-Weatherford Rotary Club World Languages Scholars. 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
Erick Ramblings
Erick Ramblings
School is in full swing now! Everyone can look forward to fall baseball, basketball, volleyball and numerous other school activities once again to keep everyone busy and worn out-LOL! All I know is that this means fall weather is also on the way eventually, even though we can’t feel it coming right now! 08/22/2023 11:00 PM
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