🌱 How a Lindsay buyer helped boost a national Angus youth fundraiser

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• How a Lindsay buyer helped boost a national Angus youth fundraiser

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with clouds and sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 105, low: 75.
• Saturday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 106 and low of 77 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• A Grand Slam of Giving: Silent Auction Supports Angus Foundation Mission (oklahomafarmreport.com) — A Lindsay cattleman, James Beck, was among the top buyers at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show silent auction, helping raise over $20,000 for youth scholarships and research. The Louisville-based event drew donors and bidders nationwide, with Beck purchasing a high-selling hand-quilted “Hearts All Around” quilt while supporting the Angus Foundation’s educational mission.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• MHS Meet the Teacher
  Marlow Public Schools Marlow, OK 73055
  5:00 pm
• MMS Meet the Teacher
  Marlow Public Schools Marlow, OK 73055
  5:00 pm

Friday August 7

• FP Scrimmage HS 5:30/JH
  MAYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT Maysville, OK 73057
  5:30 pm
• Meet the Bulldogs
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  7:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Prayer walk/Ice cream social
  Alex Public Schools Alex, OK 73002
  5:00 pm

Monday August 10

• JH/HS FP (H) EC-P
  MAYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT Maysville, OK 73057
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB vs. Ninnekah
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB @ Velma
  Alex Public Schools Alex, OK 73002
  4:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• JH/HS FP @ Bray
  MAYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT Maysville, OK 73057
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB @ Empire
  Alex Public Schools Alex, OK 73002
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB @ Wynnewood
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  4:30 pm
• Parent University/Open House
  Alex Public Schools Alex, OK 73002
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• When I was young, I was always chasing after time.
  Now, I've started to enjoy a slower pace. A morning run, a novel, a hot coffee, a walk, or a chat with a neighbor can all make a day fulfilling. … (Nextdoor Lindsay)
• School is almost back in session.
  Please remember to stay alert to keep everyone safe this school year. (Nextdoor )

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Lindsay. Apply here.
• Jacam Catalyst posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Lindsay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lindsay here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Blanchard

• Oklahoma high school football top 10 running backs to watch in 2026 season (oklahoman.com)
• Office for Civil Rights Raises Concerns About Diabetes Care Under a Student's 504 Plan at Bridge Creek Public Schools (OK) (specialeducationaction.com)
• Police Have Arrested 37 Americans Over AI Data Center Protests This Year (decrypt.co)

Chickasha

• OESC relocates three job centers to expand workforce access (journalrecord.com)
• Bordwine sentencing hearing rescheduled for Oct. 29 (southwestledger.news)
• Audit confirms accuracy of June 16 Grady County election results (southwestledger.news)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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