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Internet Cost Support Program Draws to Close

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The Affordable Connectivity Program, used by many Americans to reduce the cost of home internet connections, will end this month. It is a Federal Communications Commission program that helped ensure home broadband access at a discount to families and individuals that qualified.

Dispatch Changes Aim to Speed Response

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Dispatch for the Blaine County Sheriff's Office has been transferred to 9-1-1 dispatch in Weatherford. The change is effective immediately and has been in the works for some time. Sheriff Travis Daugherty said the 9-1-1 system should be used for all emergency calls.

June Election Limited toRepublicans

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The upcoming election in Oklahoma and Blaine County has some national implications. In addition to the local races – for county clerk and sheriff – properly registered voters will also select a new member of the corporation commission and the United States Congressman for District 3.

The wooden chidlren scattered around Watonga represent the child abuse and neglect cases investigated in Blaine County this year. But they also respresent the hope that CASA offers to the youngest victims.

Smiling Cutouts Represent Sad Truths

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Like the abused or neglected children they represent, the wooden children are seemingly everywhere. There are some scattered on the courthouse lawn, a few at the Watonga Police Department and even a bunch over at City Hall. Sadly, there are more this year than last, about 20 more all told.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Okeene Municipal Hospital vs Valorie K Pyatt, Indebtedness Michael Fitzgerald Randle, Et Al, Kimberly Ann West vs State Of Oklahoma Ex Rel, Clear/Lost Title Family Court Rosalind Valdivia-Smith, Minor Children vs Gregory Joe Weber, Protective Order Felony Jeremiah Wiley, Driving A Motor Vehicle...

The Blaine County Retired Educatos installed new officers April 9. THe include: President Liza Nelson, Vice-president Yvonne Christensen, Secretary Christie Lorenz, Treasurer Lisa Seitter

4Hers Showcase Fashion Talents

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The vibrant creativity and skills of local 4-H members were on full display during the recent Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress competitions.

In case you haven’t noticed or seen them around, the famous whistling ducks are back in town. It seems the hatchlings from last year came back to Watonga this year, growing the population.

Retired Educators Name Officers, Present Checks

From Blaine County Retired Educators

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Blaine County Oklahoma Retired Educators Association met April 9 and installed officers: president Liza Nelson, vice-president Yvonne Christensen, secretary Christie Lorenz, and treasurer Lisa Seitter The group also awarded $100 stipends to outstanding Blaine County school employees: Canton:...

Virtual Reality Makes Me Sick-Literally

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

About a year ago I was the lucky winner of an Oculus. I had no idea what that was and had never heard the word before until I filled out a drawing slip at a booth at the home show touting heating and air conditioning units and/or maintenance. We didn't need either, but I thought what the heck?

Ferguson Features

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

As we continue the April theme of alcohol awareness, we consider a bill introduced by State Senator Walter Scott Ferguson, son of T.B. and Elva Ferguson.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 Meals $7 Phone-623-4511 MENU Thursday, April 18 Liver and onions Friday - Fried chicken Monday Chili and soup Tuesday Chicken breast Wednesday - Kiwanis meets at noon, we eat at 11:30 Thursday, April 25 Spaghetti and meatballs Friday- Roast beef April birthday...

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