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Mayor Cory Spieker opened a public hearing Monday, Nov. 6th, at 7 p.m. in City Hall, just prior to the regular commission meeting, concerning proposal of closing streets as described on the agenda. According to City Manager, Tom Ivester, the road is a section of Peace Street between 5th and 7th Streets, close to where the former Fairview School was located and a local day care. They are proposing vacating the road behind the daycare in an effort to expand.

Sagebrush, Inc. of Sayre is looking for a little help from local Santa’s.

Dear Abby

We have just entered Thanksgiving month!

Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist

STILLWATER – All Oklahoma poultry producers and backyard flock owners should remain alert and practice strict biosecurity protocols to prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

NORTHWEST Foss: October 30. Elevation is 1.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids good on live bait and topwater lures. Walleye good on worms. Catfish good on stinkbait. Crappie fair on small jigs. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce a groundbreaking workforce development system, with an investment of $6.1 million over five years. The contract was awarded by Oklahoma Human Services and will be led by SWOSU Project Directors Dr. Amy Barnett, Dr. Kalie Kerth and Ms. Amy Martin.

Students attend STARBASE Academy for 25 hours of “hands on, minds on” experiments, which align to 5th grade math and science standards set by the State of Oklahoma.

Originally coined at Armistice Day to observe the end of major World War I hostilities, Veteran’s Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in the United States of America.

Each November, individuals across the United States gather to remember and honor the brave men and women who devoted their lives to maintaining the freedoms U.S. residents continue to enjoy. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 and pays tribute to all American veterans - including the living and deceased - but especially thanks the living veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime, according to History.com.

Beckham County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Aaron Allen has worked for the department since March 2014. He takes his dedication to his fellow law enforcement officers and the citizens of Beckham County seriously.