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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.

The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Mon., Feb. 5th, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Cory Spieker opened the meeting with the invocation, and he was followed by Jeff Waters leading the flag salute. Prior to beginning the meeting agenda, the commissioners held a public hearing concerning two dilapidated buildings.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you have all of your sweethearts taken care of! If you hurry, you can probably still get to the Blue Rose Flower Shop or Main Street Bakery and Café, or the many other options that were offering sweets and treats and snag something if you forgot!

With the February 13 th Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.

February was a month of mixed news. Ex-President Woodrow Wilson died after an illness of four years; 10,000 people gathered at the fair ground in Oklahoma City to pay homage to the former president. Measles and pneumonia were rampant. Farmers were sowing their oats and women were setting their incubators.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 th , for the Leedey Public Schools Special Election . Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux offers these important tips to voters–especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 29 th and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

The next legislative session begins on Monday, February 5, and I’m looking forward to advocating for my constituents in House District 55.

The Western Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors met for their regular monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 29th, at 11 a.m. in the Western Technology Center in Elk City. President Judy Haught called the meeting to order, and past president, Doug Haught, gave the invocation. The next item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes and the treasurer’s report. Both items were approved.