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A Beckham County man was arrested Tuesday after Sweetwater School officials notifi ed the Beckham County Sheriff ’s Office of a threat received by email.

A medical fund has been established at First National Bank, soon to be changed to Sovereign Bank, and GoFundMe for a 22-year-old Sayre man recently injured in a collision.

When Ashley Meadows first came up with the Dream League in 2010, she was only a few years into her career in occupational therapy. However, she and a colleague had realized that children with disabilities benefitted from social and physical activities.

The Alumni Committee would like to announce Mike Mathews, as the 2023 Alumni Parade Marshall. Mr. Mathews has taught at Sayre Public Schools for 35 years, teaching band from 5th graders to 12th graders, he retired in 2011, however he is still currently a member of the Sayre community after 43 years, and to this day he is still part of the Pride of Sayre Band, helping every day. He is the epitome of a wonderful teacher who truly cares about teaching students the “Art of Music”. Thank you Mr. Mathew’s for all of your hard work and dedication that will live on forever with Sayre Alumni and current students.

Bailey Seymour was selected as this year’s district winner as the Washita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and also the Good Citizen of Sayre High School.

A friend asked, “Dr. Dixie, is it wrong to have nice things? Some of my friends say we shouldn’t “consume” so much in the way of possessions, but I say we’re fortunate that our culture gives us so much to enjoy. So is it trash or treasure?”

STILLWATER – This time of year, strong, spring winds whip across the prairie, and the smell of a grass fire may be detected in the air. John Weir, Oklahoma State University Extension fire ecology specialist, said March is the windiest month, driving wildfires in the dormant season before the brown, dead grass gives way to new spring growth.

NORTHWEST Canton: March 19. Elevation is below normal, water temperature 50°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) White bass, crappie and walleye good on jigs around dam and rocks. Report submitted by Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County.

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University wheat varieties are among the top four varieties planted in Oklahoma for the ninth consecutive year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

YES FINANCE

The polling place for Precincts 202 and 303 has been temporarily moved due to damage to the Roger Mills County Ag Pavilion caused by the February 26 tornado, Jana Maddux , Secretary of the Roger Mills County Election Board, announced today.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is happy to announce that two of its business students have been selected to participate in the Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup. This competition, which is open to all colleges and universities in Oklahoma, simulates actual business procedures by requiring students to conduct market research, develop a business plan, and deliver a pitch to potential investors. Typically, between 20 and 30 teams compete in the event, with each division receiving multiple entries.