Elk City Days Set for Aug. 7-9; Fireworks Canceled for 2026

Elk City Days set for Aug. 7-9; fireworks canceled for 2026

ELK CITY — Elk City Days is Friday-Sunday, Aug. 7-9. Grand marshals are Steve and Ida Stoneking; the theme is America 250. Firework show canceled due to fire concerns. Aug. 7 is the kiddie parade, sign-up 4 p.m., parade at…

Council discusses water grants and fireworks concerns

The Grayson City Council began its regular scheduled meeting last Tuesday, July 14, with the public comments section, hearing concerns over individual fireworks displays within the city limits. The council was presented with video evidence of a large display that had been set off, with falling debris striking several homes near where the display was […]

Garner Hears Fireworks Comments from a Resident

The Fourth of July was one of the best years in fireworks sales locally, in part due to the 250th birthday of the nation. The state overrode city ordinances by allowing the discharge of fireworks anywhere in the state during the holiday season. Garner Mayor Tim Schmidt stated that the city council heard from some residents concerning fireworks being fired off in the city. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/07/GFire-1.wav Schmidt s…