Outside Groups Spent $2.3 Million on Oklahoma Elections in 2023

Politically involved nonprofits and committees without contribution limits spent $2.3 million to influence Oklahoma voters in 2023, rivaling the $2.95 million candidates put toward campaign expenses. State ethics rules cap candidate committee contributions at $3,300 per election.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! And Merry Christmas to all of you! I hope you all have big plans to celebrate with family and friends. If you don’t feel like cooking remember the Christmas dinner at the fairgrounds. It’s all drive through this year, no call in or delivery.

Today in History

December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 11 days remain until the end of the year. 1803 – The Louisiana Purchase is completed at a ceremony in New Orleans. 1860 – South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the United States with the...

‘Wait until you’re older,’ proven to reduce substance abuse

Parental advice given for ages has been supported by research findings. ‘Wait until you’re older,’ has deflated the plans of kids and teens for centuries. Now we know there’s more to it than just Dad or Mom being a buzzkill.

Ferguson Features

We thank everyone who visited the Friends of the Ferguson booths at the Christmas Bazaar on December 2 at the fairgrounds and at the city hall on December 14.

Watonga wrestlers showed strong Dec

Watonga wrestlers showed strong Dec. 12 in a meet against Mangum. With the exception of some weight class forfeits, the Eagles won every match. 

Christmas Tradition Carries On

For the 32nd time, cars will begin lining up at the Blaine County Fairgrounds on Christmas Day around noon. They will be there for the traditional holiday meal, presented by a bevy of volunteers who coordinate each December to provide the feast free of charge.