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The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that’s something to celebrate every day, Mother’s Day merits upping the ante in regard to showing Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated.

The regular meeting of the Elk City Commissioners took place Monday, May 1st, at 7 p.m. in City Hall with Rick Shelton acting as mayor in the absence of Cory Spieker. Rocky Andresen was also absent for the meeting. Shelton gave the invocation and Commissioner Jeff Waters led the flag salute.

A 31-year-old Elk City man has been charged with two violent felonies following a police investigation.

An arrest warrant was issued for a 33-year-old Burns Flat woman in Beckham County District Court on May 3.

Elk City Public School Superintendent Mike Sparks is only two years into his time at Elk City Public Schools.

The Johnson O’Malley Program, or JOM, is formally starting a Beckham County chapter to benefit children from any Native American tribe.

Dear Abby

“Dr. Dixie, we’ve experienced a tragic death in our family. We’ve repeatedly heard various versions of, “The Lord gives and takes away. His ways are beyond our understanding. We shouldn’t question His plans.” I know people intend to comfort us, but that statement is like putting a knife in and twisting it! Is God really responsible? Who can we trust, if God takes our loved ones away from us?”

It can be intimidating to fill out a government form to get help when you have been through so much. Knowing what you will be asked on the FEMA application and what information you need to have at hand can help you feel ready.

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 28, 2023) – For several years, the Oklahoma Beef Council has worked to make sure to future registered dietitians understand beef production through the dietetic intern programs at OSU, OU and UCO. The goal has been to ensure they have a foundation grounded in the science of beef nutrition and provide them opportunity to learn about the raising of beef in the U.S. through farm and ranch tours. Recently, this opportunity expanded in a very exciting way with a national dietetic intern program based in Tulsa, called KADDI (Keith and Associates Distance Dietetic Internships).

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University Extension specialists encourage the public to attend a free seminar on May 17 covering environmental updates of Per and Polyfluroalkyl Substance, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals, found in today’s homes that have been used in consumer and industrial applications.

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – A few lucky Oklahoma gardeners with picturesque water gardens will be featured on “Oklahoma Gardening” later this summer.