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Well, Hello There

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
As you can see, we are inaugurating a Calumet news page. We would be pleased to highlight any news from that community, be it sports, school news, new businesses or new babies. Let us know what is going on in your community and we will do our best to get it covered.

High School Basketball Schedule

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
November 28th – The Academy (Home) December 1st – Hinton (Away) December 7th – 9th – Canton Tournament December 12th – Thomas (Home) December 15th – Corn Bible (Home) January 2nd – Geary (Away) January 4th – 6th – Alex Tournament January 9th – Gracemont (Away) January 12th – Arapaho (Home) January...

Caddo Educators Visit Medicine

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Caddo County Retired Educators held its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 9. The group met in Carnegie and then traveled to Medicine Park. Even though it was a cold, windy day, there were still 21 in attendance.
Private - Public Court Debt Collection Scheme Continues to Profit

Private - Public Court Debt Collection Scheme Continues to Profit

Private - Public Court Debt Collection Scheme Continues to Profit

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
When Aberdeen Enterprizes II threatened to have her arrested over $1,200 in outstanding court fines and fees, Kendy Killman became a prisoner in her own home. The mother of eight feared being arrested unexpectedly, so she avoided unnecessary trips to the grocery store or her children’s school.
This file photo reminds residents of the federal raid on a marijuana grow facility operating in the former Holly Tex factory. Although grow was licensed, there were also illegal activities allegedly going on there.

This file photo reminds residents of the federal raid on a marijuana grow facility operating in the former Holly Tex factory. Although grow was licensed, there were also illegal activities allegedly going on there.

Indictments Handed Down in Watonga Facility Raid

Connie Burcham
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
On Monday, a Federal Grand Jury handed down an indictment for Zheng Fu Zheng, also known as Zhe Zheng, who was charged as part of the May bust at the marijuana grow operation, Cyco Flower, located inside the former Hollytex Carpet factory.
State Releases School Report Cards

State Releases School Report Cards

State Releases School Report Cards

Connie Burcham - Editor
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The school report cards for Oklahoma have been released, and overall, the results were underwhelming. Reading proficiency showed a decline overall, from 27.2% to 26.3% - a net decrease of 0.9% from 2022. Eighth grade reading scores showed only 19.3% were proficient in 2023, a 5.7% decrease.
Cookies like these, as well as many other candies, gifts and foods can be found at the annual Christmas Bazaar Dec. 2 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Foley Building.

Cookies like these, as well as many other candies, gifts and foods can be found at the annual Christmas Bazaar Dec. 2 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Foley Building.

Christmas Bazaar Set for Dec. 2

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
By Dana Baldwin Blaine County Extension Educator The Blaine County Association of Oklahoma Home & Community Education will be holding its annual holiday bazaar and Santa’s Village from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Watonga.
Board Honors State Competitors

Board Honors State Competitors

Board Honors State Competitors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Members of the Watonga School Board welcomed and honored the members of the Eagle cheer squad (above) for their qualification for state competition.

Blaine County Courthouse News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Civil Court Velocity Investments LLC vs Trey Williams, Indebtedness Family Court Desiri Lynn Adkisson vs Chris Ray Austin, Paternity - Child Support/Visitation Felony Brooklyn Hope-Marie McClure, Burglary In The Second Degree, Conspiracy - A Felony Shawn Wayne McLemore, Burglary In The Second...
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