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“Sovereign Citizen” defendant found guilty by jury in last week’s trial

MISDEMEANORS

Oklahoma will become the first state in the nation to require a work zone and first responder safety course for teen drivers. The law, set to take effect Nov. 1, 2023, will require all Oklahoma teens to complete the free online Oklahoma Work Zone Safe Course before applying for their Class D intermediate driver license.

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The Sayre Eagle football team entertained the local fans that made the long trip to Texoma by blitzing the Red Devils by the score of 30 to 8 last Friday evening. Although Sayre lost 4 fumbles during the game, Hunter Hanrahan evened the books by intercepting three passes with two of those leading to touchdowndrivesof 66 and 21 yards. Hanrahans accomplishment put him in the company of 4 other Eagles who hold the record for interceptions in one game. Chad Kelley in 1992 against Waurika, Jason Keiner in 1996 and Jered Marriott in 2001 both against Bridge Creek and Trevor Lowry in 2006 against Snyder.

Merritt Head Coach Barrett Richardson said he sees possible areas to build upon for the football team’s final game next week.

Elk City High School varsity boys faced the coldest air and fastest course of the season at the OSSAA 4A State Cross Country Meet at Edmond Santa Fe High School on October 28.

Dear Abby

Funeral services for Joella (Walker) Hundley, 95-year-old former Weatherford resident, will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM in The Chapel of Lockstone Funeral Home with Aaron Loney offi ciating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Subject to changes.

Nebraska youth got to experience a pheasant hunt as adult mentors took them afield for the state’s Special Youth Hunt Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22.

A 59-year-old Elk City woman has been released on a $2,500 bond after being charged with second-degree burglary and possession of stolen property.