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A 31-year-old Altus woman is being held on a $250,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center for trafficking fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

A 36-year-old Elk City man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with drug trafficking, knowingly maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance violations and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A 21-year-old Elk City man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with unlawful actions related to licensed dealers and private sellers.

Mark your calendars for September 29th-October 1st, as Erick is planning a “Purple People Eater Fest”, with a pancake breakfast planned, a street dance, plus a three day market for vendors to display and sell their items. Vendors are needed, so please contact Megan at Erick City Hall at 580-526-3924 for all of the details. More information will follow closer to the event timeframe.

ELK CITY – As Medicaid unwinding continues, Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and its Foundation are helping Elk City residents access critical oral healthcare resources, regardless of their insurance coverage status.

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During the three-minute public comment time of the Elk City Commissioners meeting on June 21st, at their regular meeting, Steve Berry, ICADC, Western Oklahoma Opioid Coalition Coordinator, and Beckham Associate County District Judge Michelle Roper spoke about possible ways the opioid litigation funds could benefit western Oklahoma communities. The two talked about the dollars that will be dispersed from the settlements with Johnson and Johnson and three other opioid distributors which will go to the city and other communities.

It is well-documented that Oklahoma and most states have a shortage of teachers.

The Gallery in Sayre host a paint night at their building, located at 112 W. Main Street, at 7 pm on July 30.

It came down to the wire on Tuesday, with Canute Varsity Trojan taking victory on a dramatic walk-off single in the late innings that sealed their victory over Binger-Oney Binger-Oney Bobcats Varsity Varsity. The game was tied at two with Canute Varsity Trojan batting in the bottom of the seventh when Brance Simpson singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.