Candidate Filing Begins April 3

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, when the candidate filing period opens, Brenda Rice, Secretary of the Blaine County Election Board said. Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of the State Election Board.

Spring Stock Show Results Con’t

Brangus Champion-Karlee Pope, Canton FFA Charolais Champion-Kelsi Scheihing, Watonga FFA Limousin Champion-Blair Dowell, Canton FFA Shorthorn Champion-Marci Kopf, Canton FFA Simmental Champion-Nicky Grubbs, Watonga FFA Showmanship Junior: Sage Scheihing, Watonga 4-H Intermediate: Caleigh Scheihing,...

Area Producers Assist Fire Impacted Ranchers

Local farmers donated hay to the fire victims in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles Photo courtesy Tonya Dobrinski In response to recent wildfires in the Oklahoma panhandle and Texas, area producers are joining forces to send donated hay to the affected area so that ranchers in the scorched...

Upcoming Events

3/21- Blaine COunty GOP Meeting 6:30pm @ Legion Hall (306 S. Noble St) Watonga Speaker Sheriff Travis Daugherty 3/21-23- Watonga Baseball Pioneer Tournament @ Pioneer 3/23- Calumet Baseball Spring Break Festival @ Edmond 10 .a.m 3/25- Geary Food Pantry 6:30-8 p.m. 3/25- Watonga Baseball vs...

City Modifies Rates on Utilities

It was like Christmas. Everyone knew it was coming and tried to get ready for it. Now increases in utility rates are here, but there is little joy to be found. Residents had been told rate hikes were inevitable during a series of town hall meetings where the one-cent sales tax was discussed.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Divorce Kristen Jane Ashby vs Dennis Drew Ashby, Dissolution Of Marriage Caleb Humphreys vs Kyla R Humphreys, Dissolution Of Marriage Felony Tyler Mccoy Thrailkill, Obscene Material- Possessing A Felony Young Moon Won, Obscene Material-Possessing A Felony Marriage Darren Lynn Base And Katalina...

Bill Would Increase County Road Funding

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 1403 from Sen. Chuck Hall, RPerry, to increase funding for county roads and highways.

Six Indicted In Connection With Illegal Pot Grows

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Multi-County Grand Jury indicted six individuals today in connection with two separate largescale seizures of illegal marijuana by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and its partner law enforcement agencies.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! I hope you’ve all had a good week. The sunshine has been nice even though the wind blew and the temps were lower. Maybe it will be warmer this week. Last week Connie Burcham and Henrietta brought in eggs. We can always use eggs so we really appreciate these donations.