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Quail Survey Index Up 45% Statewide in August

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has conducted annual roadside quail surveys in August and October since 1990 to provide an index of annual population fluctuations.

Win Me

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

At Left: the Cheese Festival Quilt for 2023, made from past festival t-shirts. But this is more than a tshirt quilt. Note the quiting pattern (at right) which includes mice and hearts. Purchase chances on the quilt at the Senior Center on Noble Avenue.

What Are Interim Studies and How Do they Benefit Voters?

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

What is an interim study and how do they advance legislation? There has been a lot of information in the news lately about interim studies undertaken by the State Legislature, but there is little said about what they actually do.

Two Die on I-40 Crash Near Geary

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, two Weatherford women were killed Saturday in a multi-car pileup on I-40 just west of Geary in Canadian County. One vehicle was a Peterbilt driven by Cordele Brandon, a 68-year-old of Chickasha. Brandon was treated and released on the scene.

Error in Charges Cleared Up

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

An information technology error caused an abundance of confusion over recent charges against a local coach.

What Break In ?

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

According to Blaine County Sheriff Travis Daugherty, a dispensary in Watonga was broken into September 15. The business, What Dispensary, is in the building at 302 S. Noble Avenue. The suspect was captured on video surveillance equipment.

Hydro Crash Injures Two

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

According to to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, it was about 3:15 in the afternoon when John Wyatt, 70, of Hydro was northbound on Oklahoma 58 on a Case-IH tractor.

Upcoming Events!

News Staff

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Watonga Recycling Center Open Tuesdays 8 -10 a.m & Thursdays 3-6 p.m. 9/28- Watonga Hospital Auxillary Hamburger Dinner 11-1 p.m. 9/27 TEDNA ACE- Geary @ Geary-High School 5-6p.m. 9/28- Bench Dedication @ Legion Park 10a.m. 9/29- Watonga Eagles vs Minco @ Minco 7 p.m.

Interim Study Ordered on Hemp Production

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, RBurlington, and Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, held an interim study Monday to investigate rural development through industrial hemp production. “This study allowed us to see what industrial opportunities there are in hemp production,” Pederson said.

A Bubble Off Plumb

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

I am willing to bet there is no one reading this column who has never made a stupid mistake. I’d also bet money everyone with eyes on this paper has done something they regret. It could be a little regret or a huge one, that throws shade on the rest of a lifetime.

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