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Poll worker Barbara Pennington holds a book of voter names while a Norman voter signs before receiving her ballot on March 7, 2023. Pennington has been volunteering as a poll worker for four years and said she has never worked the same location twice. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Poll worker Barbara Pennington holds a book of voter names while a Norman voter signs before receiving her ballot on March 7, 2023. Pennington has been volunteering as a poll worker for four years and said she has never worked the same location twice. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Poll Workers Get Long Awaited Raise

Poll workers have something to look forward to as we inch closer to the Aug. 27 runoff and Nov. 5 general election.Senate Bill 290, which doubles the daily compensation for precinct officials, took effect on July 1.
Oklahoma Parks Saw Almost 300,000 Over July 4th Holiday

Oklahoma Parks Saw Almost 300,000 Over July 4th Holiday

Oklahoma Parks Saw Almost 300,000 Over July 4th Holiday

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) today released an update on the increased travel and visitation numbers generated by July 4th weekend at Oklahoma State Parks.

Martha Shakes Her Head

Last week my inner Martha and the Queen of Procrastination have been battling over who could persuade me to take on a few projects– or not. Martha won–this time.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everybody! Well, we managed to get through another week of hot, dry days. Maybe this week will be better.We have been eating a lot of watermelon lately. It’s so good with it’s cold, you take a bite and it’s full of that cold, cold juice. It’s great!
Myers Wins Smalley Memorial Scholarship

Myers Wins Smalley Memorial Scholarship

Myers Wins Smalley Memorial Scholarship

Brianna Myers of Calumet, has been named the Bud and Wanda Smalley Memorial Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for the 20242025 academic year.Myers is a Junior at SWOSU majoring in accounting.
Rape Charges Brought in 2019 Case

Rape Charges Brought in 2019 Case

Rape Charges Brought in 2019 Case

According to court documents, Rickey Dale Chandler of Longdale is facing felony charges of first-degree rape stemming from a November 2019 incident.The probable cause affidavit shows that Chandler, 52 at the time, met with the victim and her boyfriend at a local bar.

Lewd Acts Charged

According to court documents, Warren Rice was arrested July 15 and charged with lewd and lascivious acts involving a minor and stalking.The documents show the alleged incidents occurred when the victim was eight years old; the child is now 15.
Kids having fun has become a trademark of the Watonga Fly-in, but the growth of the airport has drawn out of state attention as well.

Kids having fun has become a trademark of the Watonga Fly-in, but the growth of the airport has drawn out of state attention as well.

Watonga Airport Shows Off at Osh Kosh

Representatives of the City of Watonga and the Watonga Regional Airport will travel today (Wednesday) to Osh Kosh Wisconsin to take part in Air Venture 2024.AirVenture is the largest aeronautics gathering in the United States and Watonga was invited to attend.