Elgin

Elgin sets spring election date

Eric Swanson
Friday, December 23, 2022
ELGIN — Voters in Wards 2 and 4 will decide in the spring who will represent them on the Elgin City Council for the next four years. The council voted unanimously Dec. 13 to call for a nonpartisan municipal election on April 4, 2023. Candidates must file their declarations of candidacy between 8 a.
Elgin’s Hunter Jackson controls his Comanche opponent during the first match of the season. Jackson won the 120-pound championship at the Blanchard Tournament last weekend. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Elgin’s Hunter Jackson controls his Comanche opponent during the first match of the season. Jackson won the 120-pound championship at the Blanchard Tournament last weekend. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Grapplers win second dual, crown tourney champs

Tim Farley
Friday, December 9, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin grapplers notched their second dual win of the season with a close 37-33 victory over Weatherford Tuesday night. “Overall, I’m pleased because we knew Weatherford was good. We were able to get a win so that was good,” Elgin head coach Cody Rowell said. Weatherford is ranked No.
Elgin boys’ head coach Ryan Green instructs his players during a recent practice prior to the season opening game with Altus. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR..

Elgin boys’ head coach Ryan Green instructs his players during a recent practice prior to the season opening game with Altus. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR..

Elgin holds on for 60-50 win over Altus Bulldogs

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ALTUS – Timely shooting and free throws propelled the Elgin Owls to a 60-50 season-opening win over the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday night. The win wasn’t without its issues including foul trouble by Elgin big man Christian Reed and an injury to versatile guard Jake Lohman.
Lady Owls go one-on-one during a recent practice. Elgin defeated Altus in the first game of the season, 55-38. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Owls go one-on-one during a recent practice. Elgin defeated Altus in the first game of the season, 55-38. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Owls overcome shooting woes for 55-38 win

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ALTUS – Nerves aside, Elgin’s Lady Owls overcame some early shooting struggles to post a season-opening 55-38 win over the Altus Lady Bulldogs Tuesday. Midway through the third period, Elgin came alive and began to sink the shots the Lady Owls were expected to make earlier in the game.
Baby Yoda – 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix

Baby Yoda – 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix

Support needed for Elgin Animal Shelter

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter is asking for donations to help provide for the animals. Currently the animals need:  • Purina Dry Dog/Cat/Puppy/Kitten Chow.  • Dog treats. • Kong/tough toys. • Stainless steel food/water bowls. • Non-clumping clay cat litter.  • Litter pans.
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