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Who Was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate Him?

The Irish have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for more than 1,000 years. It marks the anniversary of Patrick’s death in the fifth century. But the celebration – more than 100 parades in the United States – is the culmination of a not-sooutstanding start.

Upcoming Events

Oakwood Skating Rink is open every Saturday this month 6-9 p.m. 3/13-Geary Food Pantry 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Meal @ 5:30 p.m.) 3/13-Calumet School board meeting 6 p.m. @ Calumet School 3/14- Lady Bison vs. Calumet/Carnegie @ home 4p.m. 3/15 Celebrate T.B.

Aerospace Career Fair

Leading aerospace companies searching for workforce for in-demand, high-paying careers Oklahoma Aerospace Commerce Economic Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, will host a free career fair for job seekers.

A Tree for Avree

Some members and friends of the Watonga First Baptist Church congregation planted this magnolia tree on a lot the church owns across Noble Avenue from its building. The tree is in memory of Avree Lake, a member, who passed away last year.

Hillcrest-BCBS Agreement Includes Okla Heart Hospital

TULSA– Hillcrest HealthCare System (Hillcrest) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma have agreed to a new, two year agreement.

Cattlemen Spur Wildfire Relief

OKLAHOMA CITY– The devastating wildfires sweeping through our state have left a trail of destruction, impacting livelihoods and communities.

Who Needs it Anyway?

Well, shoot. The good news is I've found a way to remedy the situation of my inbox being cluttered with hundreds of emails I receive daily which has resulted in over 15,000 mostly unread missives. The bad news is I didn't mean to.

Farm Credit Returns $13 Million to Customers

WOODWARD – Customers of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma will soon be receiving their patronage refund payments totaling $13 million. “We experienced another solid year of financial performance and are excited to return record amounts to our stockholders.

Road to the White House 2024

There were very few surprises on Super Tuesday in Blaine County or Oklahoma, for that matter. In the county the presidential primary went as expected, with former President Donald Trump outdistancing other contenders in every party by a wide margin. Amongst Republicans, Trump pulled in 85.