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Love Main Street? Stand With Small Business

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Valentine’s Day is about showing appreciation. Not just with words, but with actions. For me, that means recognizing the small businesses that keep our communities strong.Across our region, Main Street small businesses are the backbone of local economies.

Kannady Appointed National Advisor to Guard Judge Advocate Council

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City, has been appointed to serve in a National Additional Duty Position (NADP) as Special Advisor for Policy and Programs to the Air National Guard Judge Advocate Council, effective Feb. 1, 2026.

Committee Passes Weaver Bill

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITYThe Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously approved legislation by Chairman Darrell Weaver to allow expert testimony in human trafficking cases.

Redlands Grows More

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

EL RENO, Okla. — Redlands Community College continues to attract students seeking a degree that prepares them immediately for the workforce or gives them a good foundation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Bill Would Prohibit Underage Marriage

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to prohibit marriage under the age of 18 in the state of Oklahoma.

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

As we continue to celebrate African-American Heritage month, the Friends of the Ferguson Home invite you to an evening with Professor Roger Hardaway of Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The weather has been nice these past few days, except we did not get rain that we desperately need. Hopefully, it will come soon. I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and got to eat some good chocolate!

Today In History

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 316 days remain until the end of the year (317 in leap years).

City Considers Partnership in Dunbar School Memorial

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Watonga School District has asked the City of Watonga to participate in the construction of a memorial for the Dunbar School, a historically Black public school that was located on South Speice Avenue.

Hilbert Re-elected as House Speaker

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has re-filed to serve as speaker-designate for the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Hilbert was the only member to file for the position.

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