USDA: Year-end report shows increase in Oklahoma’s wheat and pasture ratings
Winter wheat conditions improved slightly last week but remained at a two-decade low, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released...
Elgin, Fletcher students earn honors at American Farmers & Ranchers State Speech Contest event
Body STILLWATER – Two Elgin students and one Fletcher student placed in their respective categories at the recent American Farmers...
Board of Comanche County commissioners finalize 4 ARPA grants
LAWTON – Comanche County finalized American Rescue Plan Act grants for four towns on Monday. The Board of Comanche County...
Strong core returns to Elgin wrestling squad for new season
ELGIN – A solid core of returning wrestlers should put Elgin into state title contention if the grapplers stay healthy...
Lady Owls need confidence, learning new system as basketball season looms
ELGIN – Confidence will play a critical role in the success level Elgin’s girls’ basketball team enjoys this season, according...
Thomas signs with Seminole State
Body ELGIN – Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play for Seminole State College...
Elgin football team wins 5A academic state championship
ELGIN – Elgin’s varsity football team has been crowned Class 5A state academic champions for 2022. Elgin’s 66-member team earned...
Central hands Sterling first loss of season, 44-32
Body STERLING – A stronger, taller Central High team held a four-point halftime lead and never looked back while handing...
Lady Tigers sweep past Central High 55-22 for third straight win
Body STERLING – Emma Nunley tallied a game-high 22 points as the Sterling Lady Tigers breezed to a 55-22 win...
The common loon
I am not a fan of putting the word common in front of the names of animal species. It makes...
