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January Good Time to Adjust Insurance

January Good Time to Adjust Insurance

January Good Time to Adjust Insurance

You’ve just purchased a beautiful, expensive piece of jewelry that you want to protect if lost, damaged or stolen. So, you ask your insurance agent to add a condition to your home insurance policy.
Predictions for 2023 Food Trends

Predictions for 2023 Food Trends

Predictions for 2023 Food Trends

Tastes change – often quickly and sometimes drastically. To me, it’s exciting to learn about the next big thing in the food industry.

Anniversary of an Accident

I would like to offer a toast to one of the humblest and hardest-working men I know, and also to his family. Here’s to you, Rowdy Blankenship, you made it buddy! I haven’t known Rowdy and his family long.
Blaine County’s New Centennial Farms

Blaine County’s New Centennial Farms

Blaine County’s New Centennial Farms

OKLAHOMA CITY — Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm award has been presented to the owners of two Blaine County farms. Betty Pieper owns the Pieper Family Farm located in the vicinity of Hydro.
High Prices Are Eggs-asperating

High Prices Are Eggs-asperating

High Prices Are Eggs-asperating

STILLWATER, Okla. – Record-high egg prices are making headlines right now, but when can consumers expect some relief?

Redlands Announces Honor Rolls

EL RENO — Redlands Community College recently announced students named to the college’s honor rolls for the Fall 2022 semester. Students listed on the President’s Honor Roll have completed 12 or more credit hours and have earned a GPA of not less than 3.
High School Projects Bids Let, Work to Begin Soo

High School Projects Bids Let, Work to Begin Soo

High School Projects Bids Let, Work to Begin Soon

The Watonga School Board met Jan. 13 in special session to let bids on construction of new buildings financed by the recent bond issue. The bid issue was a tricky business, according to Van Storm, project manager for Joe D. Hall.
Deadlines Approaching for City Elections and State Questions

Deadlines Approaching for City Elections and State Questions

Deadlines Approaching for City Elections and State Questions

Candidates who wish to file for city offices in Blaine County can complete their declarations of candidacy beginning Feb. 6 at the Blaine County Elections Board office. Filing will close at 5 p.m. Feb. 8. A candidate filing packet can also be downloaded from the state elections board website.
Since the Watonga City Council upgraded its policy on solar and wind generate power buy back from customers, solar arrays such as this one on roof tops could become a more common occurrance in town.

Since the Watonga City Council upgraded its policy on solar and wind generate power buy back from customers, solar arrays such as this one on roof tops could become a more common occurrance in town.

City Walks Back Limits on Solar, Wind Buy Backs

Watonga City Council has walked back its policy on behind the meter power generation. Previously, the city strictly limited the amount of electricity it would buy back from a household or business that generated the power from wind or solar means.