Homecoming in Watonga

Friday was homecoming at Watonga. Shown (ABOVE) is Kelan Estep (11) preparing to pass the ball while Mangum defenders close in. ( AT RIGHT) -- Homecoming King Dayson Cash and Queen Happy Shortman are all smiles as the court is presented.

Report Cards Grade the Schools

State test scores for schools are out. According to some analysts, the data isn't easily compared to past scores because the Oklahoma Department of Education changed what scores are considered proficient, making it easier for students to fall into the proficient or higher.

Blaine County Courthouse News

21st Mortgage Corporation vs Patrick R Deckard, Et Al, All Unknown Occupants, And, Foreclosure Capital One, N.A vs Karrie Beth Little, Debt Collection Stevens Real Estate Et Al, And/Or, Brandon Stevens vs Donald Gan, Indebtedness Stevens Real Estate Et Al, And/Or, Brandon Stevens vs Shauna Lee...

Centennial of Indigenous Voting Act

With National Voter Registration Day occurring on September 17, which is also Constitution Day, there has been much excitement geared around ensuring people are able to cast a vote, not only in the upcoming General Election on November 5, but also for every subsequent election held.Unfortunately,...

Newalla Man Charged With Attempting to Lure Child

According to a probable cause affidavit for arrest, Brian Frutchey of Newalla used the Internet in an attempt to entice an underage girl into a secret meeting. That ‘girl’ was a Blaine County undercover investigator.The investigator created a profile on a chat app identified as ‘Macie’ a 15year-old.

Harvest Fest Set by Germans From Russia

You are invited to attend Harvest Fest 2024 on October 12 in Oklahoma City at Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Hefner Rd. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. and a meal will be served at noon.

Voters Could See Minimum Wage Upgrade on Ballot Soon

Oklahoma voters will have to wait nearly two years to decide if they want to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour.Gov. Kevin Stitt on Sept. 11 scheduled State Question 832 to appear on the June 16, 2026 primary election ballot.

Registration Open for Rural Renewal Symposium

STILLWATER, Okla. – Registration is open for the 2024 Rural Renewal Symposium at Lake Murray Lodge Oct. 8-10, 2024 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.Hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Rural Renewal Initiative, the annual event raises awareness and promotes research to solve the challenges of today’s rural...