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A “bucket-list”–what one wants to accomplish before “kicking the bucket”– is a form of goal-setting, although a bit negative!

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Second Erick man also charged in case involving aggravated fentanyl trafficking

A 45-year-old Elk City man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond after being charged with false declaration in pawn, pattern of criminal offenses, and two counts of embezzlement.

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Conscience Protection Act to protect health care providers and insurance plans from government discrimination if they decline to participate in abortions. The Conscience Protection Act also provides a private right of action for victims of conscience discrimination because the Biden Administration refuses to enforce existing conscience protections.

For years, teachers’ unions and even officials at state colleges of education have resisted efforts to improve reading instruction in Oklahoma public schools. That’s why this year’s passage of legislation focused on reading instruction is such a significant victory.

Every year for the past 43 years, Oklahoma has conducted an annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest to celebrate great artwork and raise funds for wetland habitat projects across the state. Artists may register online right now for this year's contest. Artwork entries are due by Aug. 31.

County mirrors state on statewide elections

Sunday 100/76 Mostly Sunny

The Elk City School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on June 10 at the Elk City Board of Education.

A 57-year-old Elk City man has been charged with two counts of a sex offender violating child-safe zones.

I hope you are gearing up for summer, because it’s here, and it is hot! Thursday was the official start and I believe it. Fall can’t come soon enough for me!