News

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

Kenton Ross Oklahoma Watch
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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.In total, between Wednesday, July 3 and Monday, July 8, Oklahoma State Parks welcomed almost 300,000...

Martha Shakes Her Head

Debi Harris
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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

Sharon Gates
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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.
Myers Wins Smalley Memorial Scholarship

Myers Wins Smalley Memorial Scholarship

Myers Wins Smalley Memorial Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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.The Bud & Wanda Smalley Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Judy (Smalley) Wilkes...
Dragnet Grabs Six at Canton

Dragnet Grabs Six at Canton

Dragnet Grabs Six at Canton

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
According to information from the Blaine County Sheriff's Office, a drug operation July 15 in the Canton-Longdale area resulted in multiple arrests.A post on social media reads to the effect that an months-long investigation into the sale of methamphetamine in the area resulted in deputies...
Rape Charges Brought in 2019 Case

Rape Charges Brought in 2019 Case

Rape Charges Brought in 2019 Case

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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.
Subscribe to