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Bill Eliminates Solar Exemptions

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that eliminates the state’s five-year manufacturer ad valorem tax exemption for solar generation and battery storage facilities has advanced to the governor’s desk.Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, sets a Jan.

Camp Safety Bill Becomes Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill requiring all youth camps and outdoor programs to conduct a sitespecific hazard assessment and develop an emergency action plan by the end of the year has become law.Rep. Josh Cantrell, RKingston, is the author of House Bill 1675.

Quail Coalition Donates to Wildlife Conservation

Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners accepted a donation of $25,000 from the Sooner State Chapter of the Quail Coalition at their regular meeting May 4 in Oklahoma City.

Tracy Matli Incumbent

Tracy Matli is a candidate for Blaine County Commission District #3.He was born in Thomas and has lived in this area his whole life, attending Watonga schools and graduating from Watonga High School in 1979.

Community Events

5/ 23Watonga Meet and Greet at WHS Commons Area for Watonga Former Students 2:00 - 4:00p.m.5:00 Banquet in WHS Commons $20/person5/ 25-Memorial Day Celebration @ IOOF Cemetery 10 a.m.

Farm Safety Day a Hit With Fourth Graders

Blaine County youth spent the day learning vital safety skills during a highly successful Farm Safety Day on May 6.

Sign Up Now for Kiwanis Summer Youth Programs

The Watonga Kiwanis Club has opened its registration for summer youth activities. Those include swimming at Roman Nose State Park pool, art and gym days.Gym days are Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. at the elementary gym.Art is Fridays from 1011 a.m. at the Watonga Library.