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STILLWATER. – Snow and ice gripped much of Oklahoma for several days in January, but never fear, gardening season is near. The crew at “Oklahoma Gardening” is busy preparing for the new season that will begin Feb. 10.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is accepting applications through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. More than $542,000.00 is available in competitive grant funding to enhance the specialty crop industry.

CENTRAL Edwards Park: January 31. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 50°F and murky. Rainbow trout fair on in-line spinnerbaits, PowerBait, sassy shad, and tube igs around points, shorelines, and spillway. Report submitted by Keith Thomas, fisheries biologist.

Dear Abby

With an Elk City win over Newcastle, 60-29, Abby Brown led the strong Elkettes with 18 points.

Sayre High School Head Coach Staci Wilson’s crew continued to improve for the season on Tuesday as they hooped past Lavern.

We have what we say! That statement has probably already raised some red flags, but I promise, this isn’t just “name it and claim it,” so please hear me out.

(DENVER, Colo.) Jan. 29, 2024 – Luke Thomas of Elk City, Oklahoma, was the benefi ciary of Bluepeak’s winning bid for his Reserve Grand Champion lamb at the National Western Stock Show’s Auction of Junior Livestock Champions in Denver, Colorado, on Jan. 19, 2024.

The Elk City Convention Center hosted the annual Kiwanis Kids Karnival February 2 and 3.

Suspect had warrant for firearm possession after a felony conviction

A 42-year-old Elk City man was released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $2,500 bond after being charged with a violation of a protective order.

John Charles (J.C.) Spitzer was born to Dan and Goldie (York) Spitzer on August 24, 1932 at the homesteaded family farm near Berlin, Oklahoma. He passed away on January 18, 2024 having been surrounded by family and friends.