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STILLWATER, Okla. – Many think of hummus as a blended chickpea spread, but an untraditional meat-based hummus with an extended shelf life is dipping into the food industry.

STILLWATER, Okla. – An Oklahoma State University researcher recently traveled to Namibia, located in southwest Africa, to establish a relationship with the University of Namibia in hopes of combating one of the world’s most problematic parasites.

SOUTHWEST Altus-Lugert: May 15. Elevation is 24 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish slow on bill baits around main lake. Comments: Fishing activity slow. Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County.

Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Continental Congress authorized creation of the first national flag on June 14, 1777. It was decided that the flag should have 13 stripes, alternating red and white, to represent the original 13 colonies, and that the new union be represented by 13 white stars in a blue field to signify a 'new constellation.' Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is most often credited with the original design.

“The 2023 Beckham County 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports wrapped up May 20 in El Reno at the Statewide 4-H spring contest with a BANG! We proudly took 23 kids,” said Monte Tucker.

Nettie Sue Hinkle was born on March 1, 1940 to Ed and Flora (Chapman) Manning in Blanchard, Oklahoma and passed away on May 18, 2023 in Sayre, Oklahoma at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days.

Elk City man held on $100,000 bond after being charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill

The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Wed., May 16th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall with all commissioners present. Mayor Corey Spieker opened the meeting with an invocation, which was followed by the flag salute led by Rod Carver. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the May 1st meeting.

With the Memorial Day holiday coming up, this column will have to be turned in by noon this coming Thursday, 5/25, in order to be out on time for next week’s edition, as they won’t be printing on Monday, 5/29. If you have news or announcements that you would like listed, please let me know by Thursday morning.

Nick Archer