News

Show Kids, Newcomers Display Hearts of Champions

Show Kids, Newcomers Display Hearts of Champions

Show Kids, Newcomers Display Hearts of Champions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Sometimes peer pressure isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes the ideas kids share make changes for the better. That’s the case with the Blaine County/Watonga local stock show held Feb. 12. at the Blaine County Fairgrounds.
House Bill Would Target Cedars

House Bill Would Target Cedars

House Bill Would Target Cedars

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
State Representative Mike Dobrinski of Okeene has a bill before the Legislature that he is hoping will gain traction. The Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act would fund a trial from the Texas Panhandle border to Canton Lake and from Canton Lake to Oklahoma City.
Accidental Gunshot Lands Geary Man in Jail

Accidental Gunshot Lands Geary Man in Jail

Accidental Gunshot Lands Geary Man in Jail

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
An accidental gun discharge at a local school has garnered regional attention. According to Blaine County Undersheriff Eric Dunnigan, the incident took place Feb. 2 at Geary Elementary School as school was dismissing for the day.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Ricardo Echevarria vs Department Of Public Safety, Drivers License Appeal * E & R Auto Sales vs 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up, Clear/Lost Title Randy Hicks vs Felipe Chochan, Jr.

STEAM Camp 2023 Nominations Open

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Oklahoma students will have the opportunity again to experience the SAGE STEAM Camp at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford during the 2023 summer.

Weapon Discharged at Geary School

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
An accidental gun discharge at a local school is under investigation. According to Blaine County Undersheriff Eric Dunnigan, the incident took place Thursday at Geary Elementary School as school was dismissing for the day.

Request Absentee Ballots Now for March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Voters in Blaine County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 7 State Question No. 820 Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Brenda Rice said.
Kenny Thompson, Operations Managerfor Mercy Hospital Watonga, is shown with the facility’s new portable X-ray machine. Imaginging upgrades improve care, diagnosises and treatments.

Kenny Thompson, Operations Managerfor Mercy Hospital Watonga, is shown with the facility’s new portable X-ray machine. Imaginging upgrades improve care, diagnosises and treatments.

Mercy Unveils New Imaging Equipment

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
WATONGA – Ultrasound and X-ray services have been available at Mercy Hospital Watonga for many years. Now a more than $211,000 investment from Mercy ensures that the most up-to-date technology provides patients with the newest imaging services available.
Clinton residents are living without a hospital. Mercy has asked for a sales tax renewal. Without the funding, Watonga could find itself n the same situation as Clinton, struggling for a vendor to fill its empty facility.

Clinton residents are living without a hospital. Mercy has asked for a sales tax renewal. Without the funding, Watonga could find itself n the same situation as Clinton, struggling for a vendor to fill its empty facility.

Clinton Healthcare Flatlines With No Hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Editor’s note: Mercy Hospital Watonga has asked for its two single percentage point sales taxes to be renewed by the voters during an April election. The healthcare giant has also raised the question whether it could afford to keep the operation in Watonga going without the taxpayer support.
Subscribe to