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The Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma is once again partnering with the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA), along with other Area Agencies on Aging across the state, to assist with funding direct services for people 55 years of age and older in need of some type assistance not otherwise provided by other agencies.

Traditionally, the 4H Club has not been covered in sports sections. Typically, the activities of the agricultural club would have been on the community pages.

A 45-year-old Elk City woman has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $10,000 bond after being charged with first-degree child abuse.

A 30-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $1,500 bond after being charged with felony second and subsequent assault and battery.

Ninety people who lost money or other property through the death or dishonest conduct of their attorney will have their losses reimbursed by the Oklahoma Bar Association this year. The OBA Clients’ Security Fund will pay out more than $210,000 to those clients of deceased, suspended or former lawyers whose actions led to the losses.

TULSA - Today, the Oklahoma Equality Law Center along with Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice jointly filed suit against State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the entire State Board of Education, on behalf of a student for the violation of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act, violation of their rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Oklahoma & Federal Constitutions, for gender discrimination under Title IX, and for a violation of the Oklahoma Parents’ Bill of Rights.

Café Clinton was the place, Washita Chapter NSDAR was the meeting on December 11, 2023. The meeting was called to order by the Regent Kay Hagerman, who, with the assistance of Chaplain Judy Tracy opened with the DAR ritual. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, American’s Creed, Christmas melody, The Preamble to the Constitution and the Oklahoma Flag Salute.

State Representative Anthony Moore has been named to the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Presidential Order of Merit.

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed lots offamilyandfriends! IalwaysdominearoundtheNewYear’sholiday just because with my three kids and Christmas at the in-laws involved, it’s easier for me to just hold off until they are all done. Plus, it gives me another week to shop!

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The City of Elk City expressed gratitude for Elk City Police Department Detective Ray Chatham last week as he was awarded the Merit Award for Excellent Arrest at an Elk City Commission meeting.

A 63-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $150,000 bond at the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with first-degree rape by instrumentation.