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Today in History

March 27 is the 86th day of the year (87th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 279 days remain until the end of the year.

Nebraska Bills Would Mix Religion and Public Education

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Conservative lawmakers who want to intertwine religion with school curriculum in Republicandominated Nebraska presented a slew of bills Monday to the state Legislature’s education committee.

City Reaches Agreement With Mercy on Clinic Lease

When the city council met March 19 in regular session, it addressed the contract between the city and Mercy Clinic. The clinic leases a property from the city next to the old hospital building.

Upcoming Events

3/28- Watonga Community Coffee @ Watonga Elemntary School new cafeteria (900 N Leach) 9-10 a.m. 3/29- Good Friday No School Watonga, Geary & Calumet; City Offices Closed 3/29- Glow in the Dark Skating @ Oakwood Skating Rink 5:45 - 9 p.

Customer Thwarts Love’s Robbery

According to staff and management of the Love’s store #1, there was an attempted robbery Saturday evening. General manager Lisa Dollar said that at 8:39 p.m. Saturday, March 23, a male dressed from head to toe in black clothing entered the store and immediately shoved a pistol at the clerk.

Blaine County Courthouse News

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Fun, Functional Prize Winning Project

This project won a blue ribbon at the state ag mechanics show. Let Colton Chapman know if you are interested. In case you can’t make it out, the print reads ‘Pistols Firing’

Elementary Honor Band at Alva

On February 29, ten beginner band students went to Alva to play in the Elementary Honor Band. It was a long day for everyone involved, but we all had a great time, and the kids are looking forward to more honor bands in the future.

Advocacy Works as Bills Move Forward

OKLAHOMA CITY – The second deadline for the Oklahoma Legislature was reached on Thursday, March 14 and many bills have fallen by the wayside.