Lifestyle

Oklahoma drought conditions at 64 percent

News Staff
Friday, July 15, 2022
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.17 of an inch for the week of July 4-10, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The July 5 U.S.
A calf-roper competes at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D Rodeo livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada. HUGH SCOTT/PHOTO PROVIDED

A calf-roper competes at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D Rodeo livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada. HUGH SCOTT/PHOTO PROVIDED

Livestock company keeps state’s rodeos going

Tim Farley
Friday, July 8, 2022
STERLING – A family-owned livestock business that spans four generations has kept Don and Mary Jean Dees busy organizing Oklahoma rodeos for the last 50 years. Rafter D Rodeo was started in the early 1970s by the couple and life has never slowed down.
Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Elgin Animal Shelter Featured Pet

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
Come on out to the shelter to meet this little bundle of energy! Dixie is pumped and ready to find a family! This cutie is a low-riding, compact, terrier mix who adores playing in the water, with toys and other friendly canines.
Photo by Randy Mitchell A great crested flycatcher perches on a dead tree branch. Note the reddish tail, banana yellow belly and light gray chest.

Photo by Randy Mitchell A great crested flycatcher perches on a dead tree branch. Note the reddish tail, banana yellow belly and light gray chest.

Randy's Natural World: The great crested flycatcher

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
This week, we'll get back to the birds with a common summer resident that isn’t commonly seen. At least, that’s always been my experience. The great crested flycatcher makes a lot of racket, though, but it stays inconspicuous by hunting mostly high in tree canopies.
Photo by Randy Mitchell A luna moth spreads its wings on a forest floor. Notice the overall pale green appearance and spots which resemble eyes on each of its forewings and hind wings.

Photo by Randy Mitchell A luna moth spreads its wings on a forest floor. Notice the overall pale green appearance and spots which resemble eyes on each of its forewings and hind wings.

Randy’s Natural World: The Moon Moth

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
The moon moth   This week’s featured creature is a majestic night dweller of the forest with a fleeting adult lifespan. Actias luna, the luna moth, is one of the most visually stunning moths in North America. It more resembles a butterfly than a moth and it is only found in North America.
Photos by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photos by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

PET OF THE WEEK: Sassafras

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
Affectionate adult feline seeks loving home. Sassafras, this snuggle-bug, is a friendly feline who loves people of all ages, and does alright around other cats and well-mannered dogs. Sassafras will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption.
Photo by Randy Mitchell A green lynx spider consumes a wasp it captured and killed just moments before I took this photo. Note the light green cephalothorax and overall green appearance.

Photo by Randy Mitchell A green lynx spider consumes a wasp it captured and killed just moments before I took this photo. Note the light green cephalothorax and overall green appearance.

Randy’s Natural World: Wasp hunter

News Staff
Friday, June 17, 2022
Wasp hunter   This week's featured creature is a wasp hunter. Actually, the green lynx spider captures and consumes many other insects besides just wasps.
Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Elgin Animal Shelter Featured Pet

News Staff
Friday, June 17, 2022
Meet Joon the jumping bean!   Joon is a young, energetic girl who loves to give and receive hugs and kisses. She’s a low riding, compact bird dog mix who absolutely loves to play in the water, fetch toys and soaks up attention from people of all ages.
Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Elgin Animal Shelter Featured Pet

News Staff
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Willow is a shy girl seeking a secure home, with loving family and a comfy bed. This one-year-old petite terrier mix is house trained, walks well on a leash and plays well with other dogs her size. Willow will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption. $30 adoption fee.
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