Wildlife Means Big Bucks to Oklahoma Economy

Oklahoma’s anglers, hunters and sport shooters are big players when it comes to supporting the state’s economy and at the same time supporting outdoor recreation and natural resource conservation.Outdoor enthusiasts created an impressive $5.8 billion in total economic impact to the state’s economy,...

UCO College Fair Open to HS Students

UCO Invites High School Students to College Fair, Sept. 19 The University of Central Oklahoma, along with more than three dozen colleges and universities from across Oklahoma and surrounding states, will host the Oklahoma County College Fair from 6-8 p.m., Sept. 19, in the Nigh University Center,...

Picnic Area, Restrooms Completed

Officials and dignitaries from the state park service, the City of Watonga, State Representative Mike Dobrinski and Senator Darcy Jech as well as park employees were on hand September 4 to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated picnic area and restrooms.

Sample Ballots Available; Be Ready to Vote

Editor’s note: names in this article appear in the same order in which they appear on the Blaine County sample ballot.When Blaine County residents step into the ballot box on election day, there may be some unexpected questions on the ticket.Everyone will, of course, have the opportunity to cast...

Upcoming Events

9/11- Red Rock Behavioral Services 50 Year Fall Festival @ Legion Park in Watonga 3-6 p.m. FREE & Open to the Public9/11- Calumet School Board Meeting @ 6 p.m.9/12- Lady Eagles Fastpitch vs Pioneer,away @ 4:30 p.m.9/13- Community Coffee Social at Moundry Scout hut Park ( 700 N Leach) 9 a.m9/13-...

Correction on Election Returns Story

A recent article on the school bond vote in Caddo County/Hinton carried an error.School bond propositions must be approved by a super majority, 60% or better, so the proposition, which received 50.32% yes votes, still failed. The article said otherwise.

Watonga Woman Uninjured in Major County Fatality Crash

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a Watonga resident, Aidyn Garcia, 18, was uninjured in the accident at Cleo Springs.The other driver, identified as Patricia Ann Hise, 78, of Cleo Springs, failed to yield at the intersection of EO400 Road and Oklahoma 8 two miles north of the...