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Bargain hunters may be glad to learn that the Shabby to Chick Thrift Store, operated by Sagebrush, Inc., is open again, this time at a new location.

Elk City family makes volunteering at local rodeo a tradition

The Elk City rodeo is so important to the Johnson family that they had to reschedule a wedding because of it.

Life Community Foundation serves local homeless and needy

Life is full of ups and downs. Liberty McArthur has learned through personal experience what homelessness like and how to overcome hardship.

Man injured, travel trailer destroyed in Sayre crash

A two vehicle accident injured the driver of a semi truck Saturday on State Highway 283 at the Flying J/Pilot Travel Center entrance intersection.

Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in assault and burglary case

Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning said that he credits a strong team approach by local law enforcement for the arrest of Michael Wayne Louis, 25, Sunday evening. The arrest wrapped up an intense search for Louis following a burglary northwest

Elkettes take fifth in State Tennis

Oklahoma City Tennis Center was the site of the 4A State Tennis Tournament May 4. A fifth place finish went to the Elkettes.

News

Sagebrush Thrift Store back in business

Bargain hunters may be glad to learn that the Shabby to Chick Thrift Store, operated by Sagebrush, Inc., is open again, this time at a new location.

By Bob Fisher

Elk City man charged with Possession of Drugs with Intent to Distribute

A 41-year-old Elk City man was arrested for drug charges in Sayre after the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office received calls of a suspicious vehicle in the early hours of August 6.

By Shonda Little, staff writer

Western Oklahoma Historical Society seeks nominations for Hall of Fame

The Western Oklahoma Historical Society (WOHS) chairman, Cory Speiker, recently announced that they are looking for nominations to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Sports

Bearcat Baseball splits opener, drops a pair

Erick opened the fall baseball campaign with a visit from Cheyenne/Reydon Aug. 6. The Bears took the opener 4-1 while the Bearcats came back for 6-2 victory in the nightcap.

By Kerry Hookstra, sports writer