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Energy rates soar at home, abroad

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The affordability of electricity in Oklahoma surged from among the lowest in the nation to the highest in the U.S. in just three years. According to recent data from the U.S.
Photos by Lisa Carroll, Elgin Animal Welfare Coordinator

Photos by Lisa Carroll, Elgin Animal Welfare Coordinator

Pet Of The Week

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
Handsome, huggable Hunter   Hunter is an about two-year-old white and tan Pointer and a lover of all people including kids, other canines, and yes, even kittens. With a quiet, easygoing personality, he likes to give and receive affection. He is all-around great dog for any family.

Joint legislative committee advances ARPA fund proposals

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – A joint legislative committee charged with allocating Oklahoma’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act funds signed off on more than $320 million worth of funding proposals at its last meeting. The committee approved the requests last Tuesday.

Analysis: Problems with Oklahoma’s veterans system sound familiar

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – If problems surrounding the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs – the ongoing turmoil between the governor’s office and the agency’s leadership, the lack of oversight by the Veterans Commission and the continued struggle to make sure the state’s elderly veterans receive proper...

County OKs $240K grant for Family Promise

Eric Swanson
Friday, September 9, 2022
LAWTON – Family Promise of Lawton, a homeless shelter that assists families in need, will receive a $250,342.36 grant from Comanche County for various projects. The Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the grant.
From the left, Elgin City Councilman Sean Bateman speaks while Councilman Fred Guevara listens during a meeting Tuesday at Elgin City Hall. The council created the new position of streets and parks superintendent, which will oversee the city’s street projects among other tasks. Curtis Awbrey/Staff photo

From the left, Elgin City Councilman Sean Bateman speaks while Councilman Fred Guevara listens during a meeting Tuesday at Elgin City Hall. The council created the new position of streets and parks superintendent, which will oversee the city’s street projects among other tasks. Curtis Awbrey/Staff photo

Elgin creates position to oversee street projects

Eric Swanson
Friday, September 9, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin City Council has added a new position to the city’s staff. The council voted 4-0 Tuesday to create the new position of streets and parks superintendent, who will oversee street projects among other tasks.

How big is ‘Battle of the Wichitas’ rivalry?

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
ELGIN – The Elgin-Cache football game has been billed “Battle of the Wichitas” for several years, which leads fans from both sides to claim the gridiron matchup as a big rivalry. “It’s going to be a big game with a big crowd,” Elgin head coach Chalmer Wyatt said.

Calumet holds off late Sterling rally to post 11-8 win

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
STERLING – A four-run rally in the sixth inning fell short Tuesday as Calumet held off Sterling to capture an 11-8 win. Trailing 11-4, Sterling used two singles, two Calumet errors, a fielder’s choice and two batters who were hit by pitches to score four runs.
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