SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! I’m home from the hospital and doing great. I feel so much better. I had quite an experience, but I must say I was very pleased with all the staff at the Watonga Mercy ER. I had excellent care and they made arrangements for me to be transferred to OKC as soon as possible.

Today in History

December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 18 days remain until the end of the year. 1577 – Sir Francis Drake sets sail from Plymouth, England, on his roundthe- world voyage.

Tips to Fend Off Holiday Stress

The holidays are a time for family and cheer, but making sure the house is clean, the food is ready, and the presents are wrapped and ready to be opened can be overwhelming. These factors can bring unwanted stress and depression in a time meant for happiness.

Area Kids Clean Up at Junior Wheat Show

Multiple Blaine County youths were winners in the recent Oklahoma Junior Wheat show and received some $16,000 in prizes. On the FFA side, Destry Swaim of Okeene FFA was both the first place and grand champion winner with Doublestop CL Plus variety. He is the son of Brandon and Robin Swain.

Upcoming Events!

12/15-Watonga Eagles Basketball vs Okarche @ home 6:30pm 12/15- Virtual School Day for Watonga Schools!

Blaine County Courthouse News

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OG&E Scholarship Applications Now Open

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 1, 2023) – Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) is encouraging high school seniors in Oklahoma and Arkansas to apply for the 2024 OG&E Positive Energy Scholarship. Applications will be accepted beginning Dec. 1, 2023, through Feb. 15, 2024. The OGE Energy Corp.

Dump Truck Purchased at Special Meeting

Watonga City Council met Nov. 27 in special session. The regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 21 was canceled because of lack of a quorum, or enough council member to do business. And there were a few significant items on the agenda.