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Sterling adopts watering restrictions

Eric Swanson
Friday, August 5, 2022
STERLING –The Town of Sterling is taking steps to reduce its water usage amid a heat wave. Starting July 19, officials asked residents whose addresses end in an even number to water their yards only on even-numbered days. People whose addresses end in an odd number may water on odd-numbered days.
Jordan Johnson pitched 170 innings for the Elgin Lady Owls softball team last season. RICK ENDICOTT/SWCHRONICLE PHOTO

Jordan Johnson pitched 170 innings for the Elgin Lady Owls softball team last season. RICK ENDICOTT/SWCHRONICLE PHOTO

Lady O's return eight starters for new season

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
ELGIN – A mix of seasoned veterans and young players should push the Lady Owls softball team to greater heights this season, head coach Levi Garrett said.

Hughes expects an encore run to state

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
ELGIN – Boys’ cross-country coach Jon Hughes anticipates the Owls will make a second consecutive appearance in the Class 5A state meet as the top five runners return from last year.

Tigers on the prowl for next state title

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
STERLING – It’s been 14 years since the Sterling Tigers won a state softball title, but longtime coach Marty Curry believes this season bring another golden trophy. “We’ve got a chance to be very good,” he said. “We expect to be very competitive and return to the state tournament.

Free training for area firefighters

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, July 29, 2022
STERLING – Local firefighters are invited to attend an 8-hour lifesaving training on Saturday, Aug. 6. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklahoma State University’s Fire Service Training will hold its New Vehicle Technology workshop at the Sterling Volunteer Fire Department, 222 W. James St. in Sterling.
Construction continues on Diamondback Harley-Davison’s Medicine Park clothing outlet Wednesday afternoon. Inside a crew member makes some adjustments to the retail center’s patio doors overlooking Bath Lake. The shop is expected to open mid to late August. Southwest Chronicle photo by Curtis Awbrey

Construction continues on Diamondback Harley-Davison’s Medicine Park clothing outlet Wednesday afternoon. Inside a crew member makes some adjustments to the retail center’s patio doors overlooking Bath Lake. The shop is expected to open mid to late August. Southwest Chronicle photo by Curtis Awbrey

Harley gear shop opening soon in Medicine Park

Andrew W. Griffin
Friday, July 29, 2022
MEDICINE PARK – Fans of the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles will soon have a new place to get their gear in southwest Oklahoma.
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