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Tigers and lions are always a thrilling part of the circus, which will arrive in Fletcher on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Tigers and lions are always a thrilling part of the circus, which will arrive in Fletcher on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Big Top, big cats coming to Fletcher Oct. 2

Tim Farley
Friday, September 23, 2022
FLETCHER – The Big Top and all of its performers are coming to Fletcher Oct. 2 for two sensational shows that are bound to capture the interest of children and adults alike. The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, which is based in Hugo, Oklahoma, will raise the performing tent at 9 a.m.
Photos by Lisa Carroll, Elgin Animal Welfare Coordinator

Photos by Lisa Carroll, Elgin Animal Welfare Coordinator

Pet Of The Week: Adorable April

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
April is a young adult feline in need of a special family who will keep her as an indoor pet. She came into the shelter very ill, and, with treatment, is recovering very well.
PHOTO PROVIDED

PHOTO PROVIDED

Poor Boys Tractor Club at Apache Free Fair Aug. 17-20

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, August 19, 2022
APACHE — Tractor enthusiasts from across southwest Oklahoma will be able to see some antique machinery this weekend as Poor Boys Tractor Club will have many of their best Massey Fergusons and ‘poppin’ Johnnys’ on display at the Apache Free Fair.

Apache Fair continues through Saturday

Eric Swanson
Friday, August 19, 2022
APACHE – The Nancy Goodman Tate Memorial Horse Show, a pet show, a pie auction and other events are all part of the mix for the annual Apache Fair. Organizers anticipate a strong turnout for the fair, which began Thursday and runs through Saturday, said Apache Fair Board President Jimmy Patterson.

Take Stock in Kids this weekend

Tim Farley
Friday, July 15, 2022
LAWTON ­– A “Take Stock in Kids” fundraiser designed to help young people involved with agriculture and livestock will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Apache Casino Hotel Events Center in Lawton. The evening will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, a live band and dancing.
Get-Er-Done, the 1970s Ford truck out of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, is one of several monster trucks competing at the Extreme Monster Trucks Summer Nationals at the Grady County Fairgrounds this weekend. Photo provided.

Get-Er-Done, the 1970s Ford truck out of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, is one of several monster trucks competing at the Extreme Monster Trucks Summer Nationals at the Grady County Fairgrounds this weekend. Photo provided.

Extreme Monster Truck Summer Nationals at Grady County Fairgrounds

Andrew W. Griffin
Friday, July 15, 2022
CHICKASHA – Get ready for the 2022 Extreme Monster Truck Summer Nationals, held at the Grady County Fairgrounds this weekend. High-flying, car-crushing action starts 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
This litter of nursing kittens at the Elgin Animal Shelter will be available for adoption once they are weened. Photo by Lisa Carroll

This litter of nursing kittens at the Elgin Animal Shelter will be available for adoption once they are weened. Photo by Lisa Carroll

Support needed for Elgin Animal Shelter

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter is asking for donations to help provide for the animals. Currently the animals need: Purina Dog/Cat Chow/Puppy/Kitten Chow. Dog treats. Kong/tough toys. Stainless steel food/water bowls. Non-clumping clay cat litter. Litter pans. Wire- or hard-sided crates.
Attendees listen to music during a previous Rock The Park festival and Fourth of July Celebration in Medicine Park. Jeremy Robbins/File Photo

Attendees listen to music during a previous Rock The Park festival and Fourth of July Celebration in Medicine Park. Jeremy Robbins/File Photo

Independence Day in the Wichitas

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, June 24, 2022
Independence Day festivities will be plentiful in the Comanche County communities of Elgin, Medicine Park, Fletcher, Wichita Mountain Estates and Sterling. ELGIN Elgin’s 2nd annual Sounds of Freedom Festival will be held Saturday, July 2 at the Youth Sports Complex. Festivities begin at 8 a.m.
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