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Brant Cowan, Caleigh Scheihing, McKaela McGuire and Brayden Cowan at the FFA Leadership camp near BInger. The camp runs through July 13.

Brant Cowan, Caleigh Scheihing, McKaela McGuire and Brayden Cowan at the FFA Leadership camp near BInger. The camp runs through July 13.

FFA Members At Leadership Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The Watonga FFA chapter was represented at the 52nd annual Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp, held at the Cedar Hills Baptist Youth Camp in Binger.

Board Tours Gym Site

Connie Burcham Editor
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
When it met in regular session Monday, the Watonga School Board agreed to give its certified teachers and support staff the same $1,000 stipend it has offered for the past three years.
Inhofe Dies in Tulsa

Inhofe Dies in Tulsa

Inhofe Dies in Tulsa

Connie Burcham Editor
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Former United States Senator from Oklahoma Jim Inhofe died Tuesday at the age of 89.Inhofe was born in Iowa but grew up in Tulsa, attending Central High School and the University of Tulsa.
This little guy was having tons of fun at the City of Watonga’s Fourth of July celebration at Huff-Lorang Park. The afternoon featured bubble machine, bounce house, free hotdogs, splash pad and firehoses shooting water up until dark whenthe Lions Club fireworks filled the night sky.

This little guy was having tons of fun at the City of Watonga’s Fourth of July celebration at Huff-Lorang Park. The afternoon featured bubble machine, bounce house, free hotdogs, splash pad and firehoses shooting water up until dark whenthe Lions Club fireworks filled the night sky.

Bubblicious Fun on Independence Day

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
ABOVE: When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. ( Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

ABOVE: When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. ( Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Picnics and Cookouts Require Vigilant Food Safety Measures

Trisha Gedon Oklahoma State University
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
STILLWATER – The summer season is full of fun with outdoor activities such as swimming, riding bikes and catching fireflies. It is also a time for picnics and cookouts, and safety must be paramount to avoid any health risks.
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Today in History

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 181 days remain until the end of the year.987 – Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Applications Now Open

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Applications Now Open

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Applications Now Open

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA – As a result of recent severe storms and tornadoes, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which is an unemployment insurance benefit made available for victims of a disaster.
Competition-Style Pulled Pork Serves 12 to 14

Competition-Style Pulled Pork Serves 12 to 14

Competition-Style Pulled Pork Serves 12 to 14

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
10 to12-poundbone-inporkbutt(Bostonbutt) 1 cupMeatMitchCompetitionWHOMP!Rub 1 cupporkinjection,mixedaccordingtothepackagedirections(optional) Apple juice 1 bottle(16ounces)StubbÕsPorkMarinade(optional) 1 bottle(21ounces)MeatMitchWHOMP!
Hannah Hoffman works on her display so that photos may be sent to the sponsors of her $1,000 Prize for winning the National History Day Competition in College Park Maryland. Photo by Connie Burcham

Hannah Hoffman works on her display so that photos may be sent to the sponsors of her $1,000 Prize for winning the National History Day Competition in College Park Maryland. Photo by Connie Burcham

Canton Schools Sweep National History Day Competition

Connie Burcham Editor
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY—More than 60 students from Oklahoma competed at the National History Day contest in Maryland June 9-13.
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