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Livestock risk protection insurance is just one of the items that will be covered at the OSU Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for October 16 in Stillwater.

Livestock risk protection insurance is just one of the items that will be covered at the OSU Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for October 16 in Stillwater.

OSU Announces Rural Economic Conference Lineup

Gail Ellis Osu
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics will host its annual Rural Economic Outlook Conference on Oct. 16 in Stillwater.

The Wait Was Worth Every Minute

Debi Harris
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Last week I told y'all how I was sitting in my living room going through 'delivery hell' while awaiting delivery of the new quilting sewing machine David talked me into ordering.
SENIOR CENTER MENU AND ACTIVITIES

SENIOR CENTER MENU AND ACTIVITIES

SENIOR CENTER MENU AND ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 Meals $7 Phone-623-4511Thursday, August 15 Liver and onions Friday - Fried chicken Monday Chicken fried steak Tuesday Chicken breast Wednesday - Kiwanis meets at noon, we eat at 11 a.m.Thursday, August 22 Steak fingers Friday- Ham and sweet potatoesEVENTS9a.m.-Monday,...
Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
As students begin a new school year, it is a good time to reflect on the importance placed on education by T.B. and Elva Ferguson.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
August 14 is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 139 days remain until the end of the year.74 BC – A group of officials, present articles of impeachment against the new emperor, Liu He, to the imperial regent, Empress Dowager Shangguan 1040 – King Duncan I is...
Time to Shine

Time to Shine

Time to Shine

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Blaine County Fair will take center stage August 22-24 at the fairgrounds.Entries for the tractor driving and livestock judging contests close August 19 at the county extension office in the courthouse.
DA Finds No Criminality In Officer’s Actions

DA Finds No Criminality In Officer’s Actions

DA Finds No Criminality In Officer’s Actions

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The OSBI investigation into the actions of a Watonga Police officer on the morning of July 4 was completed last week and sent to the office of Blaine County Assistant District Attorney Jenna Brown.Brown kicked the hotpotato case to her superiors in the Canadian County office, where DA Tommy...
Restoration Bucks

Restoration Bucks

Restoration Bucks

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Connie Burcham, (L) president of the board of directors of the Ferguson Home Museum accepts a $1,000 checkfrom Jeff Hyatt, CEO of Cimarron Electric. The money was raised and donated by the employees of Cimarron Electric.
Demo crews are at work on the site of the former Watonga Middle School. The crews are taking down the old administration building, the old band room and the cafeteria. The remainder of the campus will remain standing and much of it repurposed for school use.

Demo crews are at work on the site of the former Watonga Middle School. The crews are taking down the old administration building, the old band room and the cafeteria. The remainder of the campus will remain standing and much of it repurposed for school use.

Culture Shift at WPS Results in Higher State Test Scores

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
One part of the big ideas outlined as part of the Watonga Public Schools mission is to make decisions based on results.When it met in regular session Monday evening, those results were on display.

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
8/13- Calumet Meet the Teacher & School Supply Drop-off 5-7 pm (Free hotdogs and ice cream)8/14- Calumet School board meeting 6 p.m.8/14- Community Coffee @ City hall (410 W Main) 9-10 a.m.8/15- Calumet Schools first day of school 2024!8/15- Lady Eagles Softball vs. Thomas @ Thomas 4:30pm8/15-For...
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