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In addition to some great competition, the crowd of almost 400 newborns to 80 year olds enjoyed a 'Meet & Greet' with the racers on the front stretch. For over 30 minutes during the intermission, kids and adults collected candy, sponsor swag, t-shirts and autographs from their favorite drivers. The event was a huge success as we saw lots of big smiles from fans and teams alike. RESULTS: Clinton, Oklahoma's Robert Elliott dominated the 20 lap, Sooner Ltd. Modified Series feature. Starting on the pole in front of 18 entries, Elliott drove the #09 into the lead at the drop of the green flag and never relinquished the position, finishing 1.4 seconds ahead of 2nd place Austin Bonner. A veteran racer with numerous wins and thousands of laps under his belt, this was Robert's 2nd victory at Elk City Motorsports Park since the track reopened last year. In addition to his success with this regional series, Elliott also sits 5th in USRA Ltd. Mod. championship points out of 47 competitors at the track. After a string of bad luck earlier in the season, Crawford, Oklahoma's Adam Pearson is on a roll in the ECMP Factory Stock division. Right at the start, Pearson charged into the lead from his 2nd place starting position and had to fight off Altus's #3L, Chris Linares (finished 2nd) and Elk City's Darren Stehr (3rd place) late in the race to snag his 2nd win of the year at ECMP. The victory is Adam's 2nd in a row after another hard fought win on Aug.18th. After9events,Adamcurrently sits 4th (out of 60 racers) in the ECMP Factory Stock championship points. In the USRA Tuner class, the current division points leader from Iowa Park, TX, Kollin Teafatiller in the #14K, continued to flex his dominance over consistent second place finisher, Michael Reyes, out of Shamrock, TX. The teenager Teafatiller wired the field, leading all laps to add to his points lead.

Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming production of Red Carpet Community Theatre’s “Chicago.” The musical, based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb, is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins and script adaptation by David Thompson. Marji Anderson has returned to RCCT to direct the show.

DENTON, Texas – On Monday, August 28, FEMA announced the selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding through two competitive grant programs to help communities across the nation enhance climate and disaster resiliency.

The Beckham County fair will be begin Thursday, September 7th entering the front building exhibits from 4-7pm. Entries will also be taken on Friday September 8th from 9-11am with judging beginning at 1pm. The exhibit part of the building will be closed during judging and will reopen at 4pm.

Opening day for dove hunting season was Sept. 1.

Dear Abby

When we were little, we had vivid imaginations, but often whenever we tried to share our stories, adults scolded us, saying, “That’s not real. You’re just imagining things.” Recently someone had this question: “I heard you say that our imagination is where we create. I’ve always felt foolish and wrong for imagining. So isn’t it childish after all?”

Warrant Issued for Elk City Man Charged with Violation of Violent Offenders Registration Act Harris free after publicized manslaughter conviction

When law enforcement officers make an arrest, they inform the suspects to disclose any illegal substances or contraband that they may be carrying on their bodies at that point.

I hope everyone enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend! Supposedly, this signals the end of this long, hot summer, but not quite yet inOklahoma,becauseit’sstillhotthenextcoupleofweeks. Fallin 2023 officially starts on September 22nd. So very soon, hopefully, we can anticipate cool, crisp weather, falling leaves and all that goes along with the fall season.

The District II Drug Task Force announces the sale of weapons seized in joint investigations involving agencies across the Second Judicial District of Oklahoma. These weapons were seized as a result of investigations and forfeitures were awarded by a Judge allowing the Drug Task Force to dispose of these weapons at public auction. The proceeds from the sale will support the ongoing drug enforcement efforts by agencies throughout the 2nd Judicial District. The following weapons will be sold online at: https://HeardAuction.HiBid.com beginning Saturday, September 9th at 8:00 a.m. This is a public on-line auction and will last for 10 days. The auction will begin closing at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 19th, utilizing a 3-minute soft close format. A 15% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price plus 9.5% Oklahoma tax unless the buyer has a current tax exemption permit. Shipping is available for an additional price. Once the on-line auction begins, photos of all guns, knives, ammo and etc. will beontheon-lineauctionsite. Youcan preview weapons by appointment only at 3200 W Modelle Avenue, Clinton, Oklahoma. To make an appointment, please call Heard Auction & Real Estate at 580323-6120.