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From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner sign documents Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The commission voted 3-0 to earmark $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for each of the county’s three districts. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner sign documents Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The commission voted 3-0 to earmark $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for each of the county’s three districts. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

County earmarks $3.9M in ARPA funds for district projects

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
LAWTON – Comanche County is gearing up to begin work on projects funded by part of the county’s share of federal pandemic relief dollars.   The Board of Comanche County Commissioners voted 3-0 to set aside $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for each district, for a total of $3.
Photo and copy courtesy for Elgin Public Schools Facebook page

Photo and copy courtesy for Elgin Public Schools Facebook page

Veloz places with Mambas

News Staff
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
2022 State Champion Symphony Veloz wrestled for the Black Mambas dual team this weekend. She walked away with only one loss and a 2nd place team finish.

Out of Bounds

News Staff
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Believe it or not there are other sports going on besides baseball and softball. My mighty Boston Celtics are back in the Finals for the first time since the 2010 season.
Photos by Lee Ann DeSilver

Photos by Lee Ann DeSilver

Tour de Meers

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
OFF AND RUNNING: Riders take off from the Meers Volunteer Fire Department during the annual Tour de Meers on Saturday, May 28
Photos courtesy of Elgin Public Schools Facebook.

Photos courtesy of Elgin Public Schools Facebook.

Elgin wraps up spring football practice

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
LET IT FLY Quarterback Tres Lorah looks to throw downfield during the spring football game on Friday, May 27.    DOWN IN THE TRENCHES Offensive and defensive lines battle during the spring football game. 
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, received endorsements Tuesday from three agricultural organizations. Expressing their support for O’Connor, second from left, were Rodd Moesel, far left, president of the Farm Bureau; Scott Blubaugh, second from right, president of American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance; and Mike Kelsey, far right, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Photo by Christopher Bryan

Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, received endorsements Tuesday from three agricultural organizations. Expressing their support for O’Connor, second from left, were Rodd Moesel, far left, president of the Farm Bureau; Scott Blubaugh, second from right, president of American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance; and Mike Kelsey, far right, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Photo by Christopher Bryan

3 farming, ranching organizations endorse O’Connor

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY — Three organizations representing Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are endorsing state Attorney General John M. O’Connor in his bid for election to a full four-year term.

Elgin Citywide Garage Sale

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Take your list, go to at least 20 garage sales, get stickers (while supplies last) for each sale you attend, then bring your list to City Hall to be entered into a drawing.
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