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Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan And Todd Lafferty
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Friends of the Ferguson Home met May 28 to discuss recent changes.First, we regretfully accepted the resignation of Connie Burcham as President, She is moving back to Florida, The Board expresses deep appreciation to Connie who, in late 2022, stepped up to help fill...

Today In History

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
June 10 is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 204 days remain until the end of the year.1190 – Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph while leading an army to Jerusalem.1523 – Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of...
Boys, Girls State Representatives

Boys, Girls State Representatives

Boys, Girls State Representatives

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
(FROM TOP LEFT CLOCKWISE) Dominick Meiller is presented a check by Doug Parker and Neal Riley in recognition of his essay for an American Legion competition.Kaylee Smith is presented a check by Doug Parker and Neal Riley in recognition of her essay for an American Legion competition.Gunner Riley...

Greenfield Polling Location Changed

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The polling place for Precinct 16 has changed, the Secretary of the Blaine County Election Board announced today.Voters in Precinct 16 formerly voted at Greenfield Baptist Church, 204 N 4th in Greenfield.

Board Agrees on Lease

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
When the Geary School District met Monday in regular session, it was introduced to Allison Brown, who has been hired to serve as the school psychologist, a position funded by a grant.The arrangement was lauded by Melanie Howe, a representative of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association who was...
Roman Nose State Park was the site of a location of the Foggy Bottom Kitchens, operated by nowconvicted owner Brent Swadley.

Roman Nose State Park was the site of a location of the Foggy Bottom Kitchens, operated by nowconvicted owner Brent Swadley.

Foggy Bottom Operator Convicted

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The owner of the restaurant chain that had operated in Roman Nose and other state parks was convicted last week of six felony fraud charges.The restaurant, Foggy Bottom Kitchens, was operated by Brent Swadley, who also owns Swadley’s Bar-B-Q.The case centered on whether the operators – the former...
Crystal Campos Perez

Crystal Campos Perez

Crystal Campos Perez

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Crystal Campos-Perez is a candidate for Blaine County Treasurer. She has held the post for four years.Perez was born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1986 at age 3.
Sabra Barnes Challenger

Sabra Barnes Challenger

Sabra Barnes Challenger

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sabra Barnes is a candidate for Blaine County Treasurer. She was born in Texas but moved to Watonga as a baby. She is a 1999 graduate of Watonga High School. Following graduation, she spent two years in Nashville. She married Nick Barnes in 2000.
Route 66 Book Wins Two Major Awards

Route 66 Book Wins Two Major Awards

Route 66 Book Wins Two Major Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
This year marks the centennial of historic Route 66, and the premier book celebrating that event, 'Route 66: The First 100 Years,” by Jim Ross and Shellee Graham, has earned two prestigious honors.

Water Safety Part of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
TULSA – As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year.
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