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September was marked by “first” harvests, ample rains, martial law and the Beckham County Fair. Oil development slugged along, dampened by the low price of oil. Elk City Schools started with the largest enrollment ever--1010.

Many of those who struggle with addiction, find it even more difficult as their families find it hard to forgive them. The best way to comprehend an addict’s experience is to try to put yourself in their position. If you have never used a day in your life, this may be difficult to do. It can be like trying to move around while wearing cement blocks on your feet all while there is a constant voice in your head telling you to do something as you fight to resist. Once it has a hold on someone, addiction becomes a vicious cycle that does not let go. There are times when a person’s destructive behaviors are so numerous, it is difficult to confront everything they have done. They can reach a point where they are unable to recognize who they are. In order to avoid being the monster they consider they have become, they will continue to use drugs or alcohol.

The Board of Directors of the Western Oklahoma Historical Society met for their regular monthly meeting on Mon., Aug. 28th, at 11 a.m. in Elk City’s Western Technology Center. President Judy Haught opened the meeting, and Doug Haught gave the invocation. The minutes were approved, as was the treasurer’s report.

Supplies for children up to 5 available, and single fathers encouraged to join

Two Foss Men Arrested in Elk City on Fentanyl Charges Additional charges were also filed in cases, including a firearms charge and a methamphetamine charge

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.

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.

For the second consecutive year, Robyn Clanton of Yukon has received the Rebecca Reddin Jones Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It’s time to get prepared for fall lawn care with the colder months ahead. Our list of fall lawn maintenance tips will help your lawn prepare for winter so that it comes back full and thriving in the spring.

Noble – Monday, September 28 is World Rabies Day–the 17th observance of a day dedicated to raising awareness of one of the world’s deadliest but most preventable diseases. Rabies is a virus found in the saliva and nervous system of infected mammals and spread between animals and from animals to people.

OKLAHOMA CITY (August 21, 2023) – The Oklahoma Beef Council is pleased to announce an online payment system for the Beef Checkoff. The payment process is facilitated by the Bank of Oklahoma through its partnership with Transfund, one of the leading ATM networks and debit, credit, and merchant payments processors in the nation. A secure system for credit card and ACH payments was OBC’s priority when setting up this system. Payment by check will continue to be accepted, but OBC wanted to make payment as easy as possible for all producers.

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