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Sterling notches wins against Navajo, Big Pasture

Tim Farley
Friday, September 2, 2022
STERLING – Sterling rose to No. 11 in Class A baseball rankings after the Tigers notched run-rule wins over Navajo and Big Pasture last week. Sterling defeated Navajo 11-1 and swept past Big Pasture 11-3 on Aug. 26. With the wins, Sterling improved its record to 12-4.

Boys finish 2nd at Duncan cross country meet

Tim Farley
Friday, September 2, 2022
DUNCAN – Elgin boys’ cross-country team finished with an impressive second place showing while senior Hunter Monostari crossed the line in third at the Aug. 27 Duncan meet. “All five who returned from last year ran well, as expected,” head coach Jon Hughes said. “They were all pretty much on pace.

McElhaney, Marrero post 1-2 finish at Duncan meet

Tim Farley
Friday, September 2, 2022
DUNCAN – Junior runner Audrey McElhaney passed her first cross-country test of the season with flying color placing first at the Aug. 27 Duncan meet. McElhaney ran a 19:55 in the 5K race as senior teammate Kendyl Marrero placed second with a time of 22:44.
Elgin junior wide receiver Treyvon Crabtree makes a catch during last Friday’s scrimmage. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

Elgin junior wide receiver Treyvon Crabtree makes a catch during last Friday’s scrimmage. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

FOOTBALL’S BACK
: Anadarko hosts Elgin in 5A season opener

Tim Farley
Friday, September 2, 2022
ELGIN – A balanced Warrior offense that features first-year quarterback Terrance Johnson and returning tailback Lucas Camp could create some defensive problems for Elgin when Anadarko hosts the Owls Friday night.
Lonnie Johnson gets ready to use some equipment to work on the drainage ditch. Wichita Dirt Work works primarily on both commercial and residential projects in the Elgin/Fletcher/Sterling area. PHOTOS BY CHRIS MARTIN

Lonnie Johnson gets ready to use some equipment to work on the drainage ditch. Wichita Dirt Work works primarily on both commercial and residential projects in the Elgin/Fletcher/Sterling area. PHOTOS BY CHRIS MARTIN

Elgin company emphasizes community service

Eric Swanson
Friday, September 2, 2022
ELGIN – After retiring from the U.S. Army, Elgin resident Lawrence MacDonald decided to start his own business. “When I grew up, my dad had a construction company, so I kind of knew that – a little bit of that,” MacDonald said Wednesday. “And so, that’s just kind of what I went with.
Comanche County Veterans Council Chairman George Keck explains how to sign up for the Oklahoma Veterans Registry during an Aug. 20 meeting at Bingo Country in Lawton. Disabled veterans who are exempt from sales taxes must register with the state by July 1, 2023, to keep the exemption. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Comanche County Veterans Council Chairman George Keck explains how to sign up for the Oklahoma Veterans Registry during an Aug. 20 meeting at Bingo Country in Lawton. Disabled veterans who are exempt from sales taxes must register with the state by July 1, 2023, to keep the exemption. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Veterans reminded to sign up for state registry

Eric Swanson
Friday, September 2, 2022
LAWTON – Disabled veterans who rely on their sales tax exemption to help them save  money could lose the benefit if they fail to register with a state-sponsored database by  July 1, 2023.
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