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Lake lovers come from all over western Oklahoma to participate in the 33rd annual Foss Lake Christmas in July Festival. Coordinators Joe and Neva Pyatt are getting ready to host the anticipated event that celebrates the holiday season. This year it will kick off Friday afternoon, July 7th, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., and run through Sat., July 8th, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. There will be free parking throughout the weekend.

The Beckham County Drug Prevention Coalition reminds readers that there are three easy things you can do to prevent accidental poisonings and overdose deaths. First, only take medications that are prescribed for you and at the recommended times and dosages. Second, keep medications stored securely, and lastly, dispose of unused or expired medications safely. To help readers store their medication securely, the Beckham County Coalition offers FREE MEDICATION LOCK BOXES. And to help dispose of unused or expired medications safely, we offer FREE AT-HOME DISPOSAL KITS. These items can be picked up locally from Coalition members and partners.

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When the first Dust Bowl Days debuted three years ago, not even the organizers could have predicted how it would explode.

The Elk City Commissioners met Wed., June 21st, at 2 p.m. in City Hall to conduct their regular monthly business. Mayor Cory Speiker gave the invocation while Rick Shelton led the flag salute. Before they opened the meeting for business, the commissioners held a public hearing for annexation as advertised.

BellCampo Firecracker Company has been a mainstay for the Fourth of July for many years.

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Infinite Grace Ministries changes lives by teaching a deeper understanding of God’s Word and His love for people. To honor fathers, I want to emphasize the importance of Dad’s role in their sons and daughters lives, and express my gratitude for all who take that role seriously; sometimes sacrifi cing what you’d rather do, to give yourself to your children. My Dad, who went to be with the Lord in September, 2022, was active in the no-till farming operation he enjoyed until the age of 88. I deeply appreciate the example he set for me–his life-long love for God; his determination to be cheerful even when life was hard; a well-balanced work ethic; his faithfulness as a husband and so important, his love for my sister, brother and I and for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Now Galen, my hardworking and faithful husband of 53 years, continues his example to our sons and their families.

TULSA – Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will soon start converting leased area lights in Elk City to new technology that will improve visibility for homeowners and businesses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Suppliers Expo, hosted by the State of Oklahoma, is back and better than ever for its highly anticipated third year. This free event, set to take place on Oct. 5 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, welcomes businesses of all sizes and industries to discover the opportunities of doing business with the state.

Provided by the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Oklahoma State University Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched in 2022 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, other state and federal entities, and private landowners working together to address wild turkey population dynamics. Following is a summary of recent study activities.