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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Sayre Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for $950,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water metering infrastructure. Upgrades to the system will be financed by a 100% principal forgiveness loan through the Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

Freshmen Raine Rippetoe escorted by Jaden Mosser, Sophomore Lexie Hanrahan escorted by Zeke Curtis, Junior Rosa Rangel escorted by Hunter Hanrahan, Senior Queen Candidate Makenna Valdez escorted by Parker Harrell, Senior Queen Candidate Emily Easter escorted by Ayden Hendershot, Senior Queen Candidate Emma Ferrero escorted by Ryan Johnston, Senior Queen Candidate Neleh Anderson escorted by Mason Racadio, Junior Neviah Allen escorted by Tim Arles, Sophomore Payton Ewer escorted by Ryan Beck, Freshman Layla Stout escorted by Tate Bawden.

The Mooreland Bearcats spoiled the Sayre Homecoming event when they outscored the Eagles by the score of 44 to 24 last Friday evening on Eagle field. Mooreland took advantage of an Eagle fumble and a blocked punt both in the second quarter with each turnover leading to a touchdown by the Bearcats and a 20 to 0 halftime lead in the game. Mooreland scored TD’s on 6 of their 7 possessions in the game while Sayre put 3 touchdowns on the scoreboard on 3 of 3 possessions in the second half.

Local food trucks aligned the street outside of Big Elks Stadium as fans poured in to support their Big Elks. The stands were packed to cheer on Elk City in an important district game.

The final score of the Merritt football game against Thomas was 16-30, with Merritt taking a loss.

Elk City High School Cross Country varsity boys earned their spot at State during the 4A Regionals at Oklahoma Bible College on October 21st. The boys ran their way to 7th place against 93 runners from 12 schools at the State qualifi er.

Arrest warrant issued for Elk City man for second and subsequent domestic assault and battery and interrupting an emergency call

The Board of Education of Sayre Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #4 seat on the Sayre Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Beckham County Election Board between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday, December 4 through Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Sharon Kay Crabb was born February 25th, 1943 in Altus, Oklahoma to Emma Jean (Griffin) and Leonard Setliff. She passed away at her home in Sayre, Oklahoma on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 17 days.

On October 13, an arrest warrant was issued for a Wewoka man in the Beckham County District Court after being charged with first-degree burglary and use of a firearm while committing a felony.

Prior to opening the commissioners’ meeting, Western Technology Center’s Business and Industry Director, Danny Britton, presented Dr. Dennis Friesen with an appreciation plaque for his years of service as the medical doctor for WTC’s EMS program. The Commissioners congratulated him for his service, not only for this award but for the years of serving as the medical director for the Elk City Fire Department.

Election called for Seat 4