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Candidates Speak On Abortion

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hoping to cut into Donald Trump’s support at a major Iowa gathering of evangelical Christians, several of his top rivals on Saturday mostly avoided direct criticism of him on abortion and other issues key to social conservatives.

New Day, New Ache

The excitement of aging never ends, does it? That was a rhetorical question. I guess it beats the alternative and makes life an adventure. (I didn't say it was necessarily a good adventure.) Each morning I get to play an exciting round of 'What will hurt today?' as I roll (literally) out of bed.

Don’t Miss Wade Tower at the Liberty

Anyone looking for an out-of-the ordinary experience should head out Sept. 26 for Watonga. At 7 p.m., at the Liberty Theater, Wade Tower will present Vegas on the Prairie, an homage to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.

Oklahoma Secretary of Ag Elected to National Post

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur was elected President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Wednesday.

Ferguson Features

Of the five children born to Thompson Benton and Elva Shartel Ferguson -- Walter, born 1886; Rowena, 1888; Norma, 1893; Thompson Shartel “Trad,” 1891; and Elfa, 1896 -- only two survived infancy. The three daughters died in infancy or early childhood; only the two sons survived.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWS Hi, everyone! Sharon is out sick this week, but look for the Senior News to return to its regular space next week. ‘Til next week ...

DC Urges States to Fully Fund Historically Black Colleges

WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S.

Mullin Bill Unplugs EV Mandates

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin’s (ROK) legislation to restrict the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing Clean Air Act (CAA) waivers to states which seek to ban or otherwise limit the sale of internal combustion engines passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Student of the Month for September

The following students were named student of the month at Watonga Middle and High Schools for their respective classes: Sixth grade - Tate Wigington; seventh grade - Keela Cowan; eighth grade - Kegan Estep; Freshman - Wade Manke; Sophomore Serenity Lasiter; Junior Reese Coleman; Senior Lola Lester...