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Longtime Sweetwater educator celebrates 50th wedding anniversary
Longtime Sweetwater educator celebrates 50th wedding anniversary
Brenda and Gary Quinn have seen a lot in their fifty years of marriage. They balanced careers and children, droughts and floods. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
The Beckham County Record celebrates Sayre graduates
The Beckham County Record celebrates Sayre graduates
On Friday night, hundreds of parents, friends, and family members gathered together to celebrate the 2023 Sayre High School graduating class. The new set of alumni now will venture out into the world, pursuing adulthood through college, vocational schools, the military, and private enterprise. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Former Elk City Police officer charged with multiple felonies Second suspect charged also charged
Former Elk City Police officer charged with multiple felonies Second suspect charged also charged
A 43-year-old former Elk City Police Department officer has been charged with second-degree burglary, unlawfully wearing a mask and hood, grand larceny, and child neglect. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Every week is Law Enforcement Appreciation Week at Sayre’s new coffee house
Every week is Law Enforcement Appreciation Week at Sayre’s new coffee house
Carl and Terry Billey have long been familiar faces within Sayre. The couple married early in life. Terry graduated from Merritt High School, and Carl calls Reydon High School his alma mater. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Public Education Funding Agreement
Public Education Funding Agreement
Nick Archer 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Erick Ramblings
Erick Ramblings
With the Memorial Day holiday coming up, this column will have to be turned in by noon this coming Thursday, 5/25, in order to be out on time for next week’s edition, as they won’t be printing on Monday, 5/29. If you have news or announcements that you would like listed, please let me know by Thursday morning. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Commissioners Pay Off $2 Million Elementary School Note
Commissioners Pay Off $2 Million Elementary School Note
The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Wed., May 16th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall with all commissioners present. Mayor Corey Spieker opened the meeting with an invocation, which was followed by the flag salute led by Rod Carver. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the May 1st meeting. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Elk City man held on $100,000 bond after being charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill
Elk City man held on $100,000 bond after being charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill
Elk City man held on $100,000 bond after being charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
United States flag facts and handling etiquette
United States flag facts and handling etiquette
The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Continental Congress authorized creation of the first national flag on June 14, 1777. It was decided that the flag should have 13 stripes, alternating red and white, to represent the original 13 colonies, and that the new union be represented by 13 white stars in a blue field to signify a 'new constellation.' Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is most often credited with the original design. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
Interesting facts about Memorial Day
Interesting facts about Memorial Day
Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
OSU Ag Research collaborates with African researchers to combat ticks
OSU Ag Research collaborates with African researchers to combat ticks
STILLWATER, Okla. – An Oklahoma State University researcher recently traveled to Namibia, located in southwest Africa, to establish a relationship with the University of Namibia in hopes of combating one of the world’s most problematic parasites. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
FAPC studies potential of meat-based hummus
FAPC studies potential of meat-based hummus
STILLWATER, Okla. – Many think of hummus as a blended chickpea spread, but an untraditional meat-based hummus with an extended shelf life is dipping into the food industry. 05/22/2023 11:00 PM
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