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Good Cause, Big Check

Good Cause, Big Check

Good Cause, Big Check

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Watonga Masons held a fundraiserr recently to benefit Peggy Werthmann, who is struggling with severe illness and the mediacl bills that accompany her condition. The spaghetti supper raised more than $10,000 on a Sunday afternoon, showing the heart of the town and how it cares for its residents.
The now-shuttered Black Mountain Sand mine near the Y would, under bill in the Legislature, be subject to paying taxes to the county, if and when production resumes. The money would be earmarked for road and bridge repair.

The now-shuttered Black Mountain Sand mine near the Y would, under bill in the Legislature, be subject to paying taxes to the county, if and when production resumes. The money would be earmarked for road and bridge repair.

Aggregate Tax Could Bring Money to Blaine County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
If a bill coming through the Legislature becomes law this year, it could mean more than $60,000 for Blaine County. State Sen.

Today in History

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Today is Wednesday, April 6, the 95th day of the year. There are 270 days remaining until the end of the year. 456 Saint Patrick returned to Irelanda s a missionary bishop. 1424 Scottish King James l returns to Scotland after 18 years detention at the English Court.
University of Oklahoma student Blake Hiebert, 22, sends his ballot into a machine at his Norman polling station after voting. Less than 10% of Oklahoma voters 30 and under participated in that election. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch

University of Oklahoma student Blake Hiebert, 22, sends his ballot into a machine at his Norman polling station after voting. Less than 10% of Oklahoma voters 30 and under participated in that election. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch

Why Young Oklahomans Don’t Vote More

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Oliver Bridges wasted little time registering to vote. The 19-year-old Noble resident said he submitted his application a few months after his 18th birthday in October 2021, making him eligible to participate in every upcoming statewide and local election.
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Voters Agree to Support Mercy Watonga

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Some residents of Blaine County woke up with a new title this morning, because Tuesday was election day. Statewide there were races for towns, school boards and some local questions.

Upcoming Events!

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
4/6-4/8 Watonga Junior High Baseball tournament @ Hennessey 4/6 Geary Baseball Senior Night immediately after JH game 4/7 Mercy Auxiliary Bake Sale @ Bank 7 from 9 AM- 3 PM 4/7 Good Friday Watonga Republican offices closed 4/8 Watonga Masonic Breakfast @ Watonga Senior Center From 7 AM - 10...
Audrina Greeley, granddaughter of Hollie Youngbear, won first in Modern Song 6-8 grade at the 2023 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair. Youngbear is the Indian Education Director at Watonga Public Schools.

Audrina Greeley, granddaughter of Hollie Youngbear, won first in Modern Song 6-8 grade at the 2023 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair. Youngbear is the Indian Education Director at Watonga Public Schools.

Audrina Greeley

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Audrina Greeley, granddaughter of Hollie Youngbear, won first in Modern Song 6-8 grade at the 2023 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair. Youngbear is the Indian Education Director at Watonga Public Schools.
The wooden children on the Blaine County Courthouse lawn represent verified cases of child abuse in the county in the past year.

The wooden children on the Blaine County Courthouse lawn represent verified cases of child abuse in the county in the past year.

Wooden Figures Represent Broken Hearts

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
On the front lawn of the Blaine County Courthouse is a cluster of 45 wooden children. It might seem like a whimsical spring decoration, but the reality is much harsher. Each wooden figure represents an abused or neglected child in 2022.
Biden Land Grab An Offense to Property Rights

Biden Land Grab An Offense to Property Rights

Biden Land Grab An Offense to Property Rights

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In February I began hosting town hall meetings, inviting those who call Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District home out to discuss the issues most pressing in Washington and at home in Oklahoma.
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