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Arrest warrants were filed against two Sayre residents in the Beckham County District Court for elderly exploitation.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Will,” and I have been together for seven years. We get along great. I love his close-knit family and adore his parents. He’s the youngest of five brothers, most of whom I get along with great. The only brother I don’t know is the oldest. “Rick” has been incarcerated for the better part of 30 years for rape. I’ve always known about him and the “sugar-coated” circumstances surrounding his incarceration.

We all have bad habits we’d like to break, but it often seems we just “can’t.” Breaking the bad habit of thinking “I can’t” is the first essential step to freedom from any destructive habit such as physical or emotional dependencies, foul language and complaining. Eliminating “I can’t” is especially necessary for anyone who claims a relationship with the Lord Jesus. Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things in Christ Who empowers me.” To say, “I can’t” is saying “God is a liar.” It sounds innocent, but is a serious and offensive accusation against God’s promise to empower His children!

STILLWATER, Okla. – There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother.

The organizers and volunteers at the the Beckham County Community Baby Shower were pleased with the event’s success in providing resources to area families.

An Elk City woman is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $10,000 bond after being charged with child neglect and possession of drug paraphernalia.

An 18-year-old Elk City man is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond after being charged with domestic assault and battery causing great bodily harm.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Springtime in Outdoor Oklahoma means newborn birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer – and most every other critter that might come to mind. And along with nature’s renewal come the phone calls and messages.

The Beckham County Record rarely reports upon driving under the influence arrests.

MISDEMEANORS

Retired educators of Beckham/Roger Mills Unit gathered at Elk City United Methodist Church April 12, 2024. President Linda Long welcomed members, Suzanne Walker, Cindy Wood, Glenda Ivins, Judy Haught, June Lovelace, Janice Mollet, Dennis McRee, Larry Long, Stephanie Malone, Tana Feldman, Carla Garrison and Gwen Pasby. Guests were Dean Holland, SW District Director-Pam Holland, and OREA Executive Director- Sabra Tucker.