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Rotarians Get Updates from City Manager
Rotarians Get Updates from City Manager
The Elk City Rotary Club held their regular weekly meeting, Thursday, in the Elks Lodge. President Lake Carpenter called the meeting to order, while treasurer Damon Butcher passed out boxes of dictionaries that will be distributed to area schools’ third graders. This is an annual project for the group. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association
Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association
Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators met September 8 at Elk City United Methodist Church. President Linda Long welcomed Karen Whitely, Sharon Gilliland, Tana Feldman, Dennis McRee, Mary Fern Carpenter, Janice Mollet, Sharon Thompson, Jan Attocknie, Gwen Pasby, Larry Long, Carla Garrison, Glenda Ivins, Judy Haught, Cathy Lewis and guests, Pam Holland, Dean Holland, and Julie Lenius to the first meeting of the 2023-24 school year. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
(Evanston, Illinois) Today offi cials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifi nalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be off ered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifi nalists must fulfi ll several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame nominations open
Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame nominations open
The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation is looking for the next class of inductees to join the 86 people already in the Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Elk City man held on $30,000 bond after Robbery with a dangerous weapon charge
Elk City man held on $30,000 bond after Robbery with a dangerous weapon charge
A 38-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $30,000 bond at the Beckham County Detention Center on charged robbery or attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon when convicted three separated and distinct felonies. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Charges fi led in Greer County on case that started BOLO in Beckham County
Charges filed in Greer County on case that started BOLO in Beckham County
The Beckham County Record previously reported on a “Be on the Lookout”, or BOLO, issued in Beckham County related to an alleged violent crime that had reportedly occurred in Greer County. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Loss That Is Difficult
Loss That Is Difficult
Often one experiences grief when they suffer a loss that is difficult for them to handle. A person will “shut down” as a result of experiencing a loss or trauma usually due to being so overcome with negative emotion. Although this reaction to loss is normal, it can start a downward spiral for an addict. Lacking healthy coping mechanisms, the person is likely to abuse alcohol and drugs more frequently. The isolation brought on by having to stay indoors during the pandemic made life a great deal worse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that drug and alcohol use increased as a result of the isolation brought on by COVID-19. Someone who is dealing with underlying issues might find themselves in an even worse situation if they withdraw into themselves. Even recovering addicts who are isolated and have little stimulation can go down a dark path and become fixated on past substance abuse or other life issues that contributed to their addiction. Forced to deal with their mistakes on their own, they may attempt to numb the pain with alcohol or drugs. It is vital to reach out to anyone you know who is experiencing a loss, whether it be the death of a family member, a relationship ending or losing a job. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
SWOSU Homecoming Parade Accepting Entries, “Paint the Town Blue”
SWOSU Homecoming Parade Accepting Entries, “Paint the Town Blue”
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is now accepting entries for the 2023 homecoming parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street in Weatherford. This year, the parade’s theme is “Paint the Town Blue.” 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Erick Ramblings
Erick Ramblings
Fall finally arrives this week on Saturday, 9/23! The rain and more tolerable temperatures have been wonderful. Now, just to get out of the upper 80’s! 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Elk City Cross Country Teams, Individuals Place at Cache Meet
Elk City Cross Country Teams, Individuals Place at Cache Meet
Elk City High School and Elk City Middle School Cross Country teams completed their third meet of the year, the Warrior Spirit XC Classic in Cache, on September 8. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Man released after being charged in fentanyl case
Man released after being charged in fentanyl case
A 31-year-old Carter man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond after being charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of a synthetic controlled substance, and trafficking illegal drugs. 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
Elk City School Board meets for September meeting
Elk City School Board meets for September meeting
Audit moved to next month 09/18/2023 11:00 PM
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