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FEMA Disaster Assistance Available to Blaine Residents

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY– Oklahomans who sustained damage from the May 19-28 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.

Most of us take the wheat all around us for granted, but an up close study of the grain that feeds the world can illustrate how beautiful it truly can be Photo by Connie Burcham

Daugherty Retains Badge, Clerk’s Race Goes to Runoff

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Tuesday was election day in Oklahoma.

Upcoming Events

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

June 3-27- Watonga Public School Food Program (Monday-Thursday) @ Watonga Elementary Cafeteria Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m., Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sit and eat style available FREE to anyone 18 and under.

OAC to Fund $3.5 Million Terminal

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Watonga City Council, one of the biggest announcements was that of more improvements at the regional airport, including a $3.5 million terminal.The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met on May 29, and approved significant initiatives aimed at bolstering...

Water Projects Awarded to Kansas Firm

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

It was a full agenda and a busy city council meeting at Watonga Tuesday evening.The council passed as part of the consent agenda renewal of annual contracts with multiple entities, including Clean Slate for drug testing, the Friends of the Ferguson and the Watonga Community Theater Group for...

Summer in Full Swing at Geary

News Staff

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Summer school students are having more fun at Geary schools than the law allows. When they aren’t working on STEM activities presented in a way that makes learning outstanding (AT LEFT) they are so worn out from reward excursions (AT RIGHT) that the bus ride home becomes naptime.

Trump Verdict a Dark Day in American History

Markwayne Mullin U.s. Senator For Oklahoma

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The 59th legislature is adjourned.In the final week, we were able to pass a comprehensive slate of budget bills that appropriated $12.47 billion to state programs and services to serve the needs of Oklahomans.One of the top areas of concern for our district was a funding error left over from the...

Libertarian to Appear On Oklahoma Presidential Ballot

News Staff

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The Oklahoma Libertarian Party has certified it's presidential ticket of Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat to the Oklahoma State Election Board.Oliver, a sales executive from Georgia, previously ran for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2022, receiving enough votes to force a runoff between Herschel Walker...

USDA Offers Rural Grants

News Staff

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

STILLWATER – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn invited applications for grants to help organizations improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas.USDA is providing grants available under the Rural...

Socially (Un)Acceptable

Debi Harris

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

A new social media app launched recently and I got to thinking how little I understand the machinations of how any of them work. When it comes to these constantly evolving or new apps, I'm not “Smarter Than A Fifth Grader.”

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