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Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, OSU Cooperative Extension State Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian Dana Zook, OSU Cooperative Extension Northwest Area Livestock Specialist

STILLWATER, Okla. – The 2018 Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, 2023, as government officials focused on passing a 45-day continuation of the federal budget.

(Editor’s note: While several details are being withheld, allegations in this story include claims of severe child abuse.)

Oklahoma’s attorney general on Friday sued to stop the nation’s first publicly-funded religious charter school.

Get ready as Erick is celebrating Halloween early this year! This Friday evening on 10/27, the Halloween Carnival will take place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Erick High School. Then after that, you can get out and enjoy the outdoor movie night starting at 8:45 p.m. at Trendy Wendy’s.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Sayre Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for $950,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water metering infrastructure. Upgrades to the system will be financed by a 100% principal forgiveness loan through the Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

Freshmen Raine Rippetoe escorted by Jaden Mosser, Sophomore Lexie Hanrahan escorted by Zeke Curtis, Junior Rosa Rangel escorted by Hunter Hanrahan, Senior Queen Candidate Makenna Valdez escorted by Parker Harrell, Senior Queen Candidate Emily Easter escorted by Ayden Hendershot, Senior Queen Candidate Emma Ferrero escorted by Ryan Johnston, Senior Queen Candidate Neleh Anderson escorted by Mason Racadio, Junior Neviah Allen escorted by Tim Arles, Sophomore Payton Ewer escorted by Ryan Beck, Freshman Layla Stout escorted by Tate Bawden.

The Mooreland Bearcats spoiled the Sayre Homecoming event when they outscored the Eagles by the score of 44 to 24 last Friday evening on Eagle field. Mooreland took advantage of an Eagle fumble and a blocked punt both in the second quarter with each turnover leading to a touchdown by the Bearcats and a 20 to 0 halftime lead in the game. Mooreland scored TD’s on 6 of their 7 possessions in the game while Sayre put 3 touchdowns on the scoreboard on 3 of 3 possessions in the second half.

Local food trucks aligned the street outside of Big Elks Stadium as fans poured in to support their Big Elks. The stands were packed to cheer on Elk City in an important district game.

The final score of the Merritt football game against Thomas was 16-30, with Merritt taking a loss.