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Prep time: 3 minutes Yield: 16 ounces Drink: 1 cup ice 4 tablespoons Starbucks Gingerbread

Do you enjoy visiting and have a couple of extra hours a week? The Southwestern Area Ombudsman Program is looking for new volunteers.

DECEMBER 11th, 2023/Lawton, OK: Sovereign Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Rusty Taylor to the position of Senior Vice President, Regional Mark President – Lawton & Greer County. Rusty, who initially joined the bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender, has demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in his role.

Sample ballots are now available for the January 9, 2024 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the Beckham County Election Board during normal business hours.

Western Technology Center celebrates 50 years of Practical Nursing training and the impact that 1,247 Practical Nursing graduates to date have had on the healthcare industry in western Oklahoma and beyond.

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Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring loved ones together better than perhaps any other occasion. From decorating wreaths and trees to crafting ornaments and preparing classic recipes, it's a season of cherishing memories and creating new ones.

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Two Erick citizens have outstanding warrants in Beckham County for obstruction of an officer.

Politically involved nonprofi ts and committees without contribution limits spent $2.3 million to influence Oklahoma voters in 2023, rivaling the $2.95 million candidates put toward campaign expenses.

Elk City School Board met for its regularly scheduled meeting on December 11 at 6 pm.

Most of the area schools are officially on Christmas Break and I am sure everyone is happy about that and looking forward to the holidays now. Not much time left, and I know several who are leaving towntoheadtomountainstoskiandenjoysomesnow! Ihope everyone has a great Christmas because by the next issue, it will all be over for most!