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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that it’s Public Relations (PR) and Marketing team has received several prestigious awards from the Hermes Creative Awards and the Communicator Awards for their outstanding achievements in marketing, public relations, and design. These awards demonstrate the team’s commitment to delivering outstanding results for the benefit of the university.

Well this school year is a wrap! Let the summer fun begin! And, hurry and get over with because I am not a fan of summer and the heatthatcomeswithit! IsittoosoontosaythatIamreadyforfall? I am loving the rain we have had this past weekend though.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Esports program continues to dominate the competition as the Grey Overwatch team and the Blue Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) team have qualified for the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) National Tournament.

It’s that time of year again! Time to clean out closets, garages and attics for Sayre’s spring citywide garage sales sponsored by the Sayre Chamber of Commerce. To list your sale for free, you may sign up on lists located at Sayre Floral, Gallery@112 and City Hall. You may also call the Sayre Chamber of Commerce at 928-3386. Or you may message the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and it will be added to list. Printed lists will be available beginning Thursday, June 8 at the Sayre Route 66 Farmers Market, located at the old Sonic Drive-in on 4th Street, as well as City Hall, Gallery@112 and Sayre Floral. The list will also be posted on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

June is right around the corner, which means the end of session is approaching.

Thirty-two-year-old Morgan Whinery has always been goal oriented. She credits that to her Sayre upbringing, particularly the influence of her parents, Kent and Sandy Whinery.

Anincidentthatbeganasapursuitand searchforamaninElkCityendedsouthofCanute Friday afternoon when the man crashed and threatened officers with a gun. Officers initially began looking for the man after reports indicated that he made threats at a local business in southeast Elk City. Reports also indicated that the man struck a couple on a motorcycle in that area causing them to crash. Sheriff Derek Manning said the pursuit and shooting incident are still under investigation, and multiple agencies, including his, were involved, so few details are available at this time. “No officers were hurt in the shooting, and the suspect is deceased,” said Manning. “This office and others will release more information as it becomes available and appropriate to release.”

The Elk City School Board met at 6 pm on May 8 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

For Rylee (Wilson) Varnell, going into education was probably second nature.

Elk City Varsity Elks earned a resounding victory over Mount Saint Mary 8-1 on Friday without ever putting up a big number.

Kash Mayfield threw a shutout to lead Elk City Varsity Elks past Chickasha 2-0 on Thursday. The pitching was strong on both sides. Mayfield struck out 17, while L Bryan sat down seven.

Elk City Track & Field saw four athletes take the podium at the OSSAA 3A-4A State Track & Field Meet in Ardmore this weekend. Junior Remi Murray tied for third place in the 4A girls pole vault with a jump of 10 feet, 6 inches. Junior Cooper Garbarino also placed third in the 4A boys pole vault with a jump of 13 feet. Junior Jack Morgan took 4th place in the 4A boys 3200 meter run with a time of 10:13:82. And senior Cooper Patton placed 4th in the 4A boys 100 meter dash with a time of 10:98.