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Senior Lizzie Peak (5) dribbles toward the basket during the McGuinness game last week. Elgin won the consolation championship title 51-39 at the Weatherford Classic. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Senior Lizzie Peak (5) dribbles toward the basket during the McGuinness game last week. Elgin won the consolation championship title 51-39 at the Weatherford Classic. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Owls defeat McGuinness to win consolation title

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
WEATHERFORD — Elgin’s Lady Owls overcame an early deficit against McGuinness to capture the consolation championship trophy at the Weatherford Classic last Saturday. Elgin, behind by five points at halftime, ultimately finished with a 51-39 win.
Sandi

Sandi

Sweet Sandi with an “i”

Curtis Awbrey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
This beautiful, fluffy, large mixed-breed adult dog with a gentle personality is Sandi. She is house-trained, loves puppies, taking long walks and cuddling with people of all ages. She does well with male dogs, but needs a cat-free home.  Sandi will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption.

Sales tax revenue up for most cities, OTC reports

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
ELGIN — Most municipalities in Comanche County received higher sales tax distributions in January than for the same period a year ago, according to figures released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The January distributions are based on November sales, which was the beginning of the holiday season.
Mayor JJ Francais and the Elgin City Council propose an April 4 special election to renew two sales taxes to fund streets and sidewalks and recreational facilities. If renewed, the 0.25% and 0.75% taxes are expected to provide about $1 million for municipal parks and $3.6 million for the city’s streets and sidewalks projects. CURTIS AWBREY | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Mayor JJ Francais and the Elgin City Council propose an April 4 special election to renew two sales taxes to fund streets and sidewalks and recreational facilities. If renewed, the 0.25% and 0.75% taxes are expected to provide about $1 million for municipal parks and $3.6 million for the city’s streets and sidewalks projects. CURTIS AWBREY | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin calls for election on sales tax extensions

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 12, 2023
ELGIN — This spring, Elgin voters will decide whether to renew two sales taxes which generate funds for parks and recreation facilities, road improvements and sidewalk repairs. The Elgin City Council signed off Tuesday on ordinances renewing the city’s 0.
Elgin senior Jaylen Nettles defends against a Lawton Ike player during Friday's action. The Owls will play Piedmont 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the consolation finals of the Weatherford Classic. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin senior Jaylen Nettles defends against a Lawton Ike player during Friday's action. The Owls will play Piedmont 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the consolation finals of the Weatherford Classic. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Owls turn tied game into runaway 44-31

Tim Farley
Friday, January 6, 2023
WEATHERFORD — A tied game quickly turned into a runaway for Elgin as the Owls outscored Lawton Ike 16-3 in the third quarter and advanced to the consolation championship in the Weatherford Classic. Friday’s 44-31 win improved Elgin’s record to 5-4 as the Owls are set to play Piedmont at 2:30 p.m.
Lady Owl Maycee Hill throws the ball to post player Kelby Carter (33) during Friday's game against Clinton. Elgin will play 1 p.m. Saturday in the consolation championship. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Owl Maycee Hill throws the ball to post player Kelby Carter (33) during Friday's game against Clinton. Elgin will play 1 p.m. Saturday in the consolation championship. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin defeats Clinton, advances to consolation title game

Tim Farley
Friday, January 6, 2023
WEATHERFORD — Elgin’s Lady Owls struggled for almost three quarters, but finally found their rhythm against Clinton as they advanced to the consolation championship of the Weatherford Classic on Friday.
Elgin’s Jaylon Nettles (2) scores on a layup against Duncan last month. Nettles finished with 17 points in Elgin’s 61-34 win over Cache on Tuesday night. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin’s Jaylon Nettles (2) scores on a layup against Duncan last month. Nettles finished with 17 points in Elgin’s 61-34 win over Cache on Tuesday night. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin Owls sweep past Cache 61-34 in Western Conference tilt

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
CACHE — Elgin’s Jaylen Nettles and Christian Reed combined for 33 points Tuesday as the Owls knocked off Cache 61-34 in a Western Conference matchup. Nettles led all scorers with 17 points followed by Reed with 16. Jake Lohman and Nicholas Meraz scored nine each.
Freshman Kelby Carter grabs the ball from a Duncan opponent during action in mid-December. Carter scored 12 points during Elgin’s 59-21 win over Cache Tuesday night. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Freshman Kelby Carter grabs the ball from a Duncan opponent during action in mid-December. Carter scored 12 points during Elgin’s 59-21 win over Cache Tuesday night. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Owls race past Cache 51-29

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
CACHE — Elgin picked up its second Western Conference win with a dominating 51-29 victory over Cache Tuesday night. Freshman point guard Maycee Hill led the way with 18 points followed by Danika Pendley with 13 and Kelby Carter with 12 points.
Doodle, Leo, Olive and Pansy. LISA CARROLL

Doodle, Leo, Olive and Pansy. LISA CARROLL

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PETS

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Two solid black males (Doodle and Leo), one solid black female (Olive), and a gray female tabby (Pansy), are Elgin Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week. All four kittens are about three months old and appear to be kid-, dog-, and cat-friendly.
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