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Bessie Corene (Grimes) Brobst was born January 16th, 1953 in Canyon, Texas to Elsie Mae (Newkirk) and John Buster Grimes. She passed away at her home in Elk City, Oklahoma on Friday, September 8th, 2023 at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 23 days.

(Evanston, Illinois) Today offi cials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifi nalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be off ered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifi nalists must fulfi ll several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.

The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation is looking for the next class of inductees to join the 86 people already in the Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame.

A 38-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $30,000 bond at the Beckham County Detention Center on charged robbery or attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon when convicted three separated and distinct felonies.

The Beckham County Record previously reported on a “Be on the Lookout”, or BOLO, issued in Beckham County related to an alleged violent crime that had reportedly occurred in Greer County.

Often one experiences grief when they suffer a loss that is difficult for them to handle. A person will “shut down” as a result of experiencing a loss or trauma usually due to being so overcome with negative emotion. Although this reaction to loss is normal, it can start a downward spiral for an addict. Lacking healthy coping mechanisms, the person is likely to abuse alcohol and drugs more frequently. The isolation brought on by having to stay indoors during the pandemic made life a great deal worse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that drug and alcohol use increased as a result of the isolation brought on by COVID-19. Someone who is dealing with underlying issues might find themselves in an even worse situation if they withdraw into themselves. Even recovering addicts who are isolated and have little stimulation can go down a dark path and become fixated on past substance abuse or other life issues that contributed to their addiction. Forced to deal with their mistakes on their own, they may attempt to numb the pain with alcohol or drugs. It is vital to reach out to anyone you know who is experiencing a loss, whether it be the death of a family member, a relationship ending or losing a job.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is now accepting entries for the 2023 homecoming parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street in Weatherford. This year, the parade’s theme is “Paint the Town Blue.”

Braxton Robertson

Fall finally arrives this week on Saturday, 9/23! The rain and more tolerable temperatures have been wonderful. Now, just to get out of the upper 80’s!

Elk City High School and Elk City Middle School Cross Country teams completed their third meet of the year, the Warrior Spirit XC Classic in Cache, on September 8.

A 31-year-old Carter man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond after being charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of a synthetic controlled substance, and trafficking illegal drugs.

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