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Photo by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photo by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Sister still seeking new home

News Staff
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter’s longest resident! Sister has spent almost four months seeking a new home, with no luck so far. This one-year-old chocolate lab mix would make a great addition to your farm!
Installers from Shane Burk Glass and Mirror install windows to Pink Elephant’s new location. Pink Elephant owner Sara Liles is pleased with the progress as she anticipates the coffee and snow cone spot to open under the new name Lev Coffee later this summer. Photo by Curtis Awbrey

Installers from Shane Burk Glass and Mirror install windows to Pink Elephant’s new location. Pink Elephant owner Sara Liles is pleased with the progress as she anticipates the coffee and snow cone spot to open under the new name Lev Coffee later this summer. Photo by Curtis Awbrey

Coffee shop to reopen at new site, with new name

News Staff
Sunday, May 22, 2022
ELGIN – When the Pink Elephant coffee shop reopens this summer, owners Sarah and Tim Lile will welcome customers under a new name that reflects their faith. The new name, Sarah said, will be Lev Coffee, which when translated means heart in Hebrew.
The grand prize: a 2022 Spartan Zero-Turn mower, weed eater, and trailer valued at $11,000.Photos provided by Sterling Volunteer Fire Department

The grand prize: a 2022 Spartan Zero-Turn mower, weed eater, and trailer valued at $11,000.Photos provided by Sterling Volunteer Fire Department

Sterling VFD to hold BBQ, announce raffle winners

Curtis Awbrey
Sunday, May 22, 2022
STERLING – During its 3rd annual barbeque this Sunday, Sterling Volunteer Fire Department will announce the winners from this year’s raffle. The grand prize: a 2022 Spartan Zero-Turn mower, weed eater, and trailer. Second place receives $1,000 cash.
Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

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

Wannabe couch potato seeks loving new home

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
Wannabe couch potato seeks loving new home!   Mina is looking for a human sidekick of her own to take her out on adventures, eat snacks, and take naps with!   Even though this pretty girl is built as solid as a tank, Mina is great with all people.
HUDDLE: Elgin's Lady Owls receive final instructions before starting their Regional softball tournament in Choctaw. SW Chronicle photo by Rick Endicott

HUDDLE: Elgin's Lady Owls receive final instructions before starting their Regional softball tournament in Choctaw. SW Chronicle photo by Rick Endicott

Lady O’s season ends during Regional tournament

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
Elgin 6 Westmoore 10 Elgin 0 Choctaw 19   Elgin traveled to Choctaw to take place in the Class 6A Slow-pitch Regional. The first foe for the Lady O’s was the Westmoore Lady Jaguars. The Lady Jags got out to an early lead scoring two runs in the top of the third inning.
The annual Crawds 'n Rods festival features a car show. Trophies will be awarded to cars in various categories. File Photo

The annual Crawds 'n Rods festival features a car show. Trophies will be awarded to cars in various categories. File Photo

Elgin's Crawds 'n rods festival set for May 14

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
ELGIN – The 18th annual Crawds ’n Rods festival, benefiting the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, will be held in downtown Elgin on Saturday, May 14.
Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

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

Outgoing canine looking for a place to call home

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
Outgoing canine looking for a place to call home. Ace is his name and acting goofy is his game! This young Mountain Cur mix is a charmer! Ace likes to spend his days flirting with the girls at the shelter, playing chase with his canine friends and lounging quietly in the shade.
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