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Accident Injures Ridenhours

Accident Injures Ridenhours

Accident Injures Ridenhours

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol details a Saturday accident on Oklahoma Highway 3. A Ford Explorer driven by Carol Ridenhour, 82, of Greenfield was eastbound on the highway when it attempted to turn onto N 2950 Road.
Clint Benway during a football practice

Clint Benway during a football practice

Local Coach Charged

Connie Burcham Editor Editor@watongarepublican.com
Thursday, September 14, 2023
According to court documents, Watonga head football coach Clint Benway was arrested September 8 by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, a misdemeanor. He was released from custody on $1,000 bail.
Grant Robison washes his steer before entering the show ring at the Blaine County Fair livestock show in August.

Grant Robison washes his steer before entering the show ring at the Blaine County Fair livestock show in August.

Blaine County Fair Livestock Show Results

Livestock Judging
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Sr. FFA-Marci Kopf, Canton Champion Sr. FFA-Blair Dowell, Canton Reserve Champion Jr. FFA-Makienze Morrison, Okeene Champion Jr. FFA-Emma Halverson, Okeene Reserve Champion Sr. 4-H-Caleigh Scheihing, Watonga Champion Sr. 4-H-Terner Wigington, Watonga Reserve Champion Jr.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
September 13 is the 265th day in the year. There are 109 days remaining. On September 13, 1814, during the War of 1812, the British bombed Fort McHenry at Baltimore Harbor for 25 hours.

Tremendous Turnout For Sheriff’s Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
An auction of unused or obsolete firearms, ammunition and drones was held September 12 by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office. The offerings included two drones, one of which was a very expensive model that is no longer made.

McCarthy Asks House to Open Impeach Inquiry On Biden

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election.

Site Selected for Mental Health Hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced today it will construct a new 330-bed mental health hospital on the Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City campus. The hospital will be named Donahue Behavioral Health.
Liberty Theatre Presents Vegas on The Prairie with Wade Tower

Liberty Theatre Presents Vegas on The Prairie with Wade Tower

Liberty Theatre Presents Vegas on The Prairie with Wade Tower

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The usual routine of working in the yard or watching TV on the sofa is about to be disrupted. They have been blown away like a prairie tornado by the big band sounds of Wade Tower and his marvelous musicians. At 7 p.m.
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