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The Penny News 1405
News | June 12, 2026
The American Legion Post 181 of Elk City is recognizing the students who represented Elk City and Merritt at the 2026 Oklahoma Boys State and Oklahoma Girls State leadership programs, while also expressing appreciation to the local businesses and organizations whose support helped make the opportunity possible.
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The Penny News 1404
News | June 12, 2026
They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.
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The Penny News 1403
News | June 10, 2026
Route 66 enthusiasts, classic car lovers, and festivalgoers will have the opportunity to witness a piece of Elk City history during Route 66 Fest 2026 as the city hosts its first-ever Closed Cruise on Main Street.
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The Penny News 1402
News | June 10, 2026
A 73-year-old Mangum man was found dead Tuesday evening after failing to return from a day of fishing at Lake Lugert in Quartz Mountain State Park, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1401
News | June 10, 2026
A 21-year-old Sentinel man was injured Tuesday night in a single-vehicle collision west of Sentinel, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1400
News | June 09, 2026
Western Technology Center is currently accepting applications for two open positions, including a year-round maintenance and transportation role at its Sayre campus.
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The Penny News 1399
News | June 09, 2026
As deer fawn season continues across western Oklahoma, Beckham County Game Warden Lt. James Edwards says calls about seemingly abandoned young wildlife are arriving steadily and is reminding residents to resist the urge to intervene.
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The Penny News 1397
News | June 08, 2026
A 46-year-old Erick woman has been charged in Beckham County District Court following an alleged armed home invasion and attempted robbery at an apartment in Erick.
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The Penny News 1396
News | June 08, 2026
Two Sayre residents are now facing multiple felony charges following a Beckham County Sheriff's Office investigation that led to the recovery of stolen property connected to several burglaries, the seizure of methamphetamine, and a hazardous exposure incident that sent four law enforcement officers to the hospital.
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The Penny News 1395
News | June 08, 2026
SWOSU welcomed football alumni, fans, and friends back to Weatherford on June 5-6, 2026, for SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, a two-day celebration dedicated to supporting and advancing the Bulldog Football program.
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The Penny News 1394
News | June 08, 2026
Associate Professor of English Dr. Taylor Orgeron from SWOSU recently published a chapter in Emerging Genres: New Formations of Games, a Bloomsbury academic collection that analyzes evolving trends and structures in digital games.
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The Penny News 1393
News | June 08, 2026
SWOSU will begin offering a Master of Education in English Education in fall 2026 through the Department of Language and Literature.
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The Penny News 1392
News | June 08, 2026
Beckham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers recently attended the OKASRO Conference, joining law enforcement officers, educators and school administrators from across the state to discuss current school safety challenges and best practices.
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The Penny News 1391
News | June 08, 2026
Two people were injured early Sunday morning after a vehicle reportedly struck a deer, left the roadway, hit a tree, and caught fire east of Elk City.
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The Penny News 1390
News | June 08, 2026
SWOSU faculty and students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently shared the geological history of Oklahoma during a community presentation at the Weatherford Public Library.
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The Penny News 1389
News | June 07, 2026
A 59-year-old Wellington man died Saturday following a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Collingsworth County.
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The Penny News 1388
News | June 03, 2026
A Hanceville, Alabama man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident early Tuesday morning in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1387
News | June 02, 2026
The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public's help as investigators work to identify and locate individuals involved in a shooting that occurred near Panel Road in Elk City.
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The Penny News 1386
News | June 01, 2026
Early voting begins Thursday June 11th.
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The Penny News 1385
News | June 01, 2026
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th, for the Roger Mills County Primary Election.
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The Penny News 1384
News | June 01, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
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The Penny News 1383
News | June 01, 2026
A recent search warrant executed by the Beckham County Sheriff's Office resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, the solving of at least six burglaries, and the arrest of two individuals on drug-related charges.
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The Penny News 1382
News | June 01, 2026
With the June 16th Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.
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The Penny News 1381
News | June 01, 2026
A woman was arrested following an assault involving a knife at a residence in Erick, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1380
News | June 01, 2026
A 25-year-old Oklahoma woman was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 60 southwest of Higgins in Lipscomb County, Texas.

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