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From the left, Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd shakes hands with District Judge Emmit Tayloe after Sheperd was sworn into office Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

From the left, Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd shakes hands with District Judge Emmit Tayloe after Sheperd was sworn into office Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Comanche County judges sworn in

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 12, 2023
LAWTON — Comanche County’s judicial staff is back up to full strength after two new judges were sworn in Monday.
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.
An Oklahoma Highway Patrol Community Response Team member briefs volunteers and law enforcement officials during an extensive, coordinated grid search of Cyril Wednesday at Family Life Church in Cyril. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol Community Response Team member briefs volunteers and law enforcement officials during an extensive, coordinated grid search of Cyril Wednesday at Family Life Church in Cyril. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Arrest made as search for missing Cyril child continues

Carl Lewis
Thursday, January 12, 2023
By Carl Lewis  and Randy Mitchell  | Southwest Chronicle   CYRIL — After days of searching the town of Cyril, sifting through tips and information provided to authorities, the caretaker of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield has been arrested, but the girl’s whereabouts remain a mystery as of press...
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.
Sterling’s Ashlyn Clift dribbles past a Fletcher defender along the baseline during Tuesday’s 57-16 win. Sterling is now 10-3 for the season. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling’s Ashlyn Clift dribbles past a Fletcher defender along the baseline during Tuesday’s 57-16 win. Sterling is now 10-3 for the season. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Tigers avoid holiday letdown with 57-16 win

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
FLETCHER — Christmas break didn’t impact the Sterling Lady Tigers as they returned to the hardwood and posted a convincing 57-16 win over archrival Fletcher Tuesday night. Sterling was led by senior Emma Nunley who finished with 24 points including four three-point buckets.
Sterling senior Hayden Taliaferro scores two of his game-high 22 points Tuesday night against Fletcher. The 54-25 win improved Sterling’s record to 7-6 heading into this week’s Black Diamond Tournament at Rush Springs. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling senior Hayden Taliaferro scores two of his game-high 22 points Tuesday night against Fletcher. The 54-25 win improved Sterling’s record to 7-6 heading into this week’s Black Diamond Tournament at Rush Springs. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Taliaferro shines as Sterling beats Fletcher 54-25

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
FLETCHER — Fletcher senior Hayden Taliaferro accounted for 15 of his 22 points in the first quarter as Sterling quickly jumped in front of Fletcher Tuesday night enroute to a 54-25 win.
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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