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ESG Agenda Makes For Risky Business Standards

ESG Agenda Makes For Risky Business Standards

ESG Agenda Makes For Risky Business Standards

The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s office plans to continue improving Oklahoma’s economy and public investments through time-tested strategies and Oklahoma’s best industries to increase our state's growing $15.5 billion portfolio.

Carnegie Sailor Honored 82 Years After Death

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Private First-Class Charles Robert Taylor returned to his home state of Oklahoma Tuesday, 82 years after his death. The Marine was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor back in 1941. He and several others were trapped on the capsized U.S.S Oklahoma.
Christmas Meal Planned in Blaine County

Christmas Meal Planned in Blaine County

Christmas Meal Planned in Blaine County

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.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

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.[3] 1623 – The Plymouth Colony establishes the system of trial by 12-men jury...

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.
Jayce Schultz of the Okeene 4-H placed secondin her division in the Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show

Jayce Schultz of the Okeene 4-H placed secondin her division in the Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show

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.
Matt Walter with Watonga Superintendent Kyle Hilterbran. Walter was named head football coach Monday night.

Matt Walter with Watonga Superintendent Kyle Hilterbran. Walter was named head football coach Monday night.

Watonga Taps New Football Coach

When it met in regular session Monday, the Watonga School Board agreed to hire a new head football coach, Matt Walter.