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Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Outgoing canine looking for a place to call home

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Friday, May 20, 2022
Outgoing canine looking for a place to call home. Ace is his name and acting goofy is his game! This young Mountain Cur mix is a charmer! Ace likes to spend his days flirting with the girls at the shelter, playing chase with his canine friends and lounging quietly in the shade.
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell speaks to Elgin Middle School students in Melissa Evon’s civics class Monday. This elective class is open to any sixth-, seventh- or eighth-grade student. “It was a fantastic opportunity for kids to talk to someone in a statewide office who’s worked so hard for Oklahoma, to hear about all the great things going on in our state, and some of the challenges too,” Evon said. “Having guest speakers is just a great way for kids to learn about politics, service and citizenship. So, i

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell speaks to Elgin Middle School students in Melissa Evon’s civics class Monday. This elective class is open to any sixth-, seventh- or eighth-grade student. “It was a fantastic opportunity for kids to talk to someone in a statewide office who’s worked so hard for Oklahoma, to hear about all the great things going on in our state, and some of the challenges too,” Evon said. “Having guest speakers is just a great way for kids to learn about politics, service and citizenship. So, i

Lt. Gov. Pinnell speaks to Elgin students

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, May 20, 2022
ELGIN ­­–Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell made a stop in Elgin Monday afternoon to speak to a group of students at Elgin Middle School.

Quiet Riot set to appear at Apache Events Center

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Friday, May 20, 2022
LAWTON – If you are ready to “cum on and feel the noize,” you are in luck, rock fans. Legendary heavy metal band Quiet Riot is performing at the Apache Casino Hotel Events Center on Saturday, May 14, along with special guest Lenny VanHorn.
: From the left, Elgin City Councilman Fred Guevara and Mayor JJ Francais discuss an issue during a council meeting April 21 at Elgin City Hall. The council voted to earmark the city’s entire ARPA allocation for government services. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

: From the left, Elgin City Councilman Fred Guevara and Mayor JJ Francais discuss an issue during a council meeting April 21 at Elgin City Hall. The council voted to earmark the city’s entire ARPA allocation for government services. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Elgin chooses standard allowance for revenue loss

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Friday, May 20, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin will use the federal government’s standard allowance for revenue loss, which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act, for providing city services.
STATE BOUND: Elgin’s Jessica Diley qualified for the Class 5A State tournament. Jessica and her teammates competed at the Class 5A Regional s at Lake Hefner Golf course in Oklahoma City

STATE BOUND: Elgin’s Jessica Diley qualified for the Class 5A State tournament. Jessica and her teammates competed at the Class 5A Regional s at Lake Hefner Golf course in Oklahoma City

State bound

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
STATE BOUND: Elgin’s Jessica Diley qualified for the Class 5A State tournament. Jessica and her teammates competed at the Class 5A Regionals at Lake Hefner Golf course in Oklahoma City.

Wildcats see season come to an end in district tournament

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Friday, May 20, 2022
Fletcher 7 Big Pasture 3 Fletcher 15 Indiahoma 3 Fletcher 1 Navajo 9 Fletcher 8 Navajo 12   Fletcher took on the Big Pasture Rangers in their final game before the district tournament. Big Pasture got out to an early lead scoring one run in the top of the first inning.

Owls have rough week, drop three games

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Friday, May 20, 2022
Elgin 3 Noble 7 Elgin 2 Piedmont 5 Elgin 5 Claremore 9   Elgin faced off against the Noble Bears to make up for a rained out earlier contest. The visiting Bears jumped out on top in the second inning scoring two runs to take control early on.
Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photo by Lisa Carroll/Animal Welfare Coordinator, City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Senior gal seeks companionship

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Friday, May 20, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter   Senior gal seeks companionship. Meet Harley! Don’t let that gray muzzle fool you, this 8 1/2-year-young Rottweiler mix is spunky and full of life! No time for a puppy? Harley may be just the girl for you!
Photo by Rick Endicott HOME RUN - Elgin Lady Owls celebrate a home - run during the Fletcher tournament on Apr. 15.

Photo by Rick Endicott HOME RUN - Elgin Lady Owls celebrate a home - run during the Fletcher tournament on Apr. 15.

Elgin Lady Owls turn on offense in victories

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Friday, May 20, 2022
Elgin 14 Calumet 4 Elgin 12 Canute 20 Elgin 16 Central High 10 Elgin 2 Cyril 10   Elgin took on the Calumet Lady Chieftains to open up the Fletcher Tournament. Elgin jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first inning.
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